Winter 2023

186 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Monterey Zoological Annual Fundraising Gala Sherry DeBoer, Stephen & EllenWhyte Photos by Kelli Uldall M onterey’s first and brand new zoo assembled 300 of its generous supporters and friends for its annual fundraising gala.The theme of the event this year was “Out of Africa” with proceeds benefiting all the animals at Monterey Zoo. Live entertainment, a formal sit-down dinner, award winning wines, cocktails and a very special animal presentation was enjoyed by all. Liz Parkenson, Matt O’Connor Dana & Collette McManus, Sanka Troia, with Stitch Derek Hill, Cheryl Marquez Tony, Tina and Terry Sammut Sygale Lomas, Laurie Martin Joanne Gimbel, Charlie Sammut, with River Rosemary, Peter and Drea Blackwell Joe Servi, Sheri Cline, John Tilley, Ashley Clements, Donald Cline Cindy Muscarello, Joanne Gimbel, Jason Sheedy, Erin Clark Len Perham, Chris Schott, Michael Miller, Linda Perham Charlie & Lisa Sammut, with River Mark & Erin Smith Bart &Wendy Walker Lanier Fairchild, Rhiannon Russell, with Ernie Photos: Kelli Uldall