Fall 2023

184 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 92nd Annual La Merienda Dave Marzetti, Mary Adams, Chris Shake, Kate Daniels Photos by Kelli Uldall I n traditional 18th century costumes, 400 members of the community celebrated the 92nd Annual La Merienda in the Memory Garden. La Merienda, a fundraiser for the Monterey History & Art Association, commemorated the 253rd birthday of the City of Monterey with a colorful fiesta.The event included a five-star barbecue buffet, live music, mariachis, folklórico dancers, gallant dons, lovely senoritas and a silent auction. Tene Shake, David Armanasco, Al Nicora Denise Cordova, Elizabeth Spadaro, Kathryn Alkire Zoe Carter, Tina Nieto, Mary Ann Carbone Rolf Trautsch, Marc Del Piero, Kris Del Piero, Eric Del Piero Eric Sand, Suzette Cavanaugh Ken Parker, Tara Trautsch, Emmett Trautsch, Darleen Trautsch Deneen Guss, Sherry Flumerfelt, Jim Guss Marge Moore, Debra Buonaguidi Gracie Rubio, Karen Rodriguez Melanie Nicora, Annamarie Della Sala Stanton Father Reynaldo Esquivel, Tyller Williamson Phyllis Grillo, Joe Sweeney Susie Boutonnet, JoAnn Crivello Bert Cutino, Janine & Dave Potter, Jimmy Panetta Photos: DMT Imaging Chris White, Gary Cocola Mary & Max Boland