Fall - 2022

188 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 2 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 89th Annual La Merienda Kris Del Piero, Marc Del Piero, Tina Del Piero, Eric Del Piero Photos by Kelli Uldall T he community stepped back in time as 400 people, many in traditional 18th century costume, celebrated the 89th Annual La Merienda in the Memory Garden. A fundraiser for Monterey History & Art Association celebrating the founding of the City of Monterey, La Merienda is a color- ful fiesta, featuring a five-star barbecue buffet extravaganza, gallant dons, lovely señoritas, live music, mariachis, folklorico dancers and a silent auction. Cora Derbin, Monica Lal, Lydia Derbin Steve Keller, Tene Shake, Rich Pepe Glenn Bell, Nicole Capps, Maddox Haberdasher Dean Flippo, Andrew Price, Mary Alice Cerrito, Dan Albert, Jr. Eric Sand, Annamarie Stanton, Father Ommar Solis Rich Aiello, Chris Panetta, Joe Moses, Kurt Saylor, Zoe Carter Kathy Wojtkowski, Jackie Fobes, Shellee Perkins, Bill Wojkowski Chris Shake, Dave Potter, Teddy Balestreri, Bert Cutino, Stephanie Hulsey Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Peter Hiller John Narigi, Dan Albert, Sr. Tyller Williamson, Mary Ann Leffel Jeff Johnson, Eric LoMonaco Joe & Loma Livernois Michele Trinidad, Marge Moore Rolf Trautsch, Dave Marzetti, Mary Adams, Jimmy Panetta, Teb Balestreri Photos: Kelli Uldall