Carmel Magazine

BEST OF THE CARMEL POLICE LOG… Received complaint of neighborhood children yelling while playing together, indirectly causing a peace disturbance for adjacent neighbors. Parents of the children were advised of the complaint. Children were provided with an educational reminder to lower their outside voices. SHORTCUTS CARMEL CONFIDENTIAL James Bond's Favor ite Wheels at Laguna Seca I n the 1964 film "Goldfinger," Sean Connery's James Bond drove a sleek silver Aston Martin DB5 outfitted with state-of-the-art spy gear. The brand has been Bond's choice for 50 years since, with stars like Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig taking the wheel as the features and gadg- ets of each car grow more fantastic. This August, the manufacturer that Bond made famous debuts a new auto event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Nor th America's inaugural Aston Mar tin Motorsports Festival rolls into town on August 30 and 31, celebrating the British automaker and its owners, racers, clubs and collectors. TRG-AMR (Aston Martin Racing) designed the gathering to showcase historic models as well as current-day road and track cars through exhibi- tions, enter tainment and special events. Highlights include a VIP gala dinner and "best in show" awards, along with opportunities to ride with professional drivers on the track in Aston Martin GTs. The gathering also includes the fourth of seven stops of the new Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America, a road course series that features the Vantage GT4 race vehi- cle that was inspired by the Aston Martin V8 Vantage road car. "We love the concept of drawing attention to not only our sophisticated and elegant road cars, but to our motorsports program and her- itage as well," said John Gaw, managing director of Aston Martin Racing in an event statement. "The opportunity to grow this into an annual event at such a great track with so much histo- ry is one that should excite every Aston Martin owner, enthusiast, and racer." Gill Campbell, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca CEO and general manager calls the event a great value for guests. "It's a great way for enthusiasts to interact with each other, show off their cars and get a lit- tle VIP treatment in the process," she says. For Aston Martin Motorsports Festival schedules and tickets, visit www.MazdaRaceway.com or call 800/327-7322. General admission with paddock access starts at $20/day; two-day pit row, preferred parking and corral access packages are also available. Silver screen star and Cypress Inn co- owner Doris Day made a rare appearance at the annual Doris Day Animal Foundation bene- fit held in honor of her birthday. The "Pillow Talk" and "Calamity Jane" actress turned 90 in April. According to People magazine, Day surprised guests attending the event at Quail Lodge — and she was surprised, as well. "At first I didn't realize it was for me," she said. "I couldn't believe it. People kept coming up to me all night, kissing and hugging me. It's all so exciting and sweet. I'll never ever forget it." The national nonprofit Doris Day Animal Foundation has provided pet-related care, adop- tion and grant services since 1978. California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) faculty member Lisa Stewart, Ph.D., M.S.W, joined President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for the White House Summit on Working Families in June. The event gathered scholars, business leaders and policy- makers, including Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi and Doris Matsui, for a discussion on workplace strategies that support working families. The invitation to participate in the summit arrived after Dr. Stewart earned national notice for her ongoing research. Her work focuses on The United States' inaugural Aston Martin Motorsports Festival hits the track this August 30th and 31st at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo: Brian Cleary/bcpix.com 62 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 4

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