Summer 2026

232 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Carmel Public Library Foundation Fundraiser Carole & Ben Heinrich, Courtney & Zach Brooksher Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Carmel Public Library Foundation hosted its 14th annual fundraiser at Sunset Center. Best-selling author Jeffrey Rosen joined Professor Amanda Tyler for a discussion on constitutional history before more than 500 attendees, advocating for deep reading to strengthen critical thinking and understanding.The event included a VIP reception catered by Stationæry with Rancho Cielo hospitality and a book signing. HelenWolfe, Chris & Robin Sawyer Lisa Husby, Leslie Fenton, Donna Jett, Mary JoWilliams Mark Stilwell, Pam Neiman, Marci Meaux, Dale Byrne Amanda Tyler, Jeffrey Rosen David Durr, Susan Dauphiné, Kim Stewart, Don Davis Marianne Ford, Lettie Bennett Laurel Lembo, Deb Aitchison, Tonya Antle, Stacey Montoya Russ Simon, Carl Maxey, Jeff Rice, Erik Dyar, Kevin Hart Cynthia McCoy, Marci Meaux Susan Galvin, Alexandria Fallon Geoff & Rebecca Arnold, Juliana Sonneveld, Kevin Salvadori, Kimberly Burgess, Lori Fowler, Khalil Lufti, Jackie Leimer Hana Entin, Mary Petty Susan Galvin, Diane Danvers Simmons Kimberlie Guerrieri, Jennifer Kuyper, Betsy Wilson, Sara McCary, Suzanne Zivnuska Photos: Kelli Uldall