Summer 2026

234 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 ~ Thrive & Shine Celebration Jimmy Panetta, Shary Farr, Carrie Panetta Photos by Kelli Uldall C hartwell School welcomed nearly 200 guests to the Portola Hotel & Spa for its Thrive & Shine celebration.The evening raised funds to sup- port financial aid and programs that empower students with dyslexia and associated learning differences. Guests enjoyed a moving speech by alumni Andrew Armanasco, student performances, dinner, dancing with DJ Andrei, and a shared commitment to ensuring every child can thrive. Stefano Baldassi, Francesca Pei, Corey Butler Alissa Malakan, Carrie Vondehaar, Nancy DaSilva Anne Kennedy, Christine McBroom, Carolyn Aberman Donna & Stan Ferraro Chris Devers, Lynn Knoop, Nicki McMahan Vilia Kakis Gilles, Chad Ables Gaye Gandia, Jodi Salazar, Gabe Gandia Luca Maestri, Steve Yu, Topher Mueller, Stan Ferraro Andrew Armanasco, Alex Armanasco, Vilia Kakis Gilles, Chad Ables, Mollie O'Neal Mike & Jodi Amaditz, Katrina Maestri, Mick & Nicki McMahan Michael & Soraya Cayen Mollie & Tom O'Neal Jonathan Ortiz Meyers, Kathryn Meyers Kay Zilliox,Carla Zilliox Photos: DMT Imaging