Summer 2023

222 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 30TH ANNUAL Comics for Kids Ron & Lynn Johnson, Ronny Chieng Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County celebrated its 30th Annual Comics for Kids Gala at The Inn at Spanish Bay with over 300 guests. The event was hosted by comedian, actor, and Daily Show Correspondent Ronny Chieng.The event raised over $930,000 to help continue its impact on the lives of over 6,000 local youth and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Steven Packer, Beth & Jerry Tarde Billy Schmidt, Rachel DuVall-Schmidt Debi Bennett, Bettye Saxon, Ashley Bennett-Stoddard Gordon & Ronda Eubanks, Paul Vais Teddy Balestreri, Allison Edwards Tom & Alayna Gray, Mona & Ed Zander Ian Olden, Kitty Mulcahy, Sarah Macias Julie & Vic Villar, Butch Lindley, Ruth Ann Behunin, Vivian Lindley Leon & Sylvia Panetta, Carrie Panetta, Jennifer Rosenthal Debra & George Couch, Nancy & Bill Perocchi Ron Johnson, Donna Ferraro Pete Delgado, Joanne Storken Christian Kolberg, Leon Panetta Gina Nucci, Kevin Hincks Photos: Kelli Uldall