Cliff Hatch,
Joanne Gimbel
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Annual EARS Fundraiser
The Elephants of Africa Rescue Society Gala raises
money each year to support the f ive African ele-
phants residing at the nonprofit elephant sanctuary
located at the all new Monterey Zoo in Salinas.
The Rio Carnival themed event featured exotic
Brazilian dancers and drummers as well as a per-
formance by the Joe Sharino band. Guests mingled
with an elephant and other exotic animals that
reside at the Monterey Zoo.
Lisa Johnson, Charlie Sammut,
Miriam Johnson
Alex Burns, Erin Clark
Johana Vizcarra, Tica Bonita,
Shereen Manalani
Justin Sammut, Briana & Guillaume D'Angio
Jeri & Jim Vanderzwaan
Pauline Larmaraud, Dan Thomas,
Nadeem Hussain, Sue Skidmore
Barbie Ballengee, Debbie Andreotti
Viola Lee, Dan Bermingham,
Heather Greaux
Terry & Bertilla Smith
Liz Parkinson, Charlie Sammut, Anders Majgaard,
Dan Fastuca, Cello Dias, with Butch
Sarah Young, Kerry Milliken,
Darlene Geekie, with Barkley
Bart & Wendy Walker, Glen & Peggy
Heffington, George Heffington
Kelly Andersen,
Joe Parrino
Photos by Kelli Uldall
