Spring Fling Gala
Helen Woodward Animal Center's elegant Spring
Fling Gala, presented by Portia Metras Realtor
Coldwell Banker, also celebrated another special
anniversary — the 50th year since the center's
founding. e gala highlighted the landmark
in its theme, "e Golden Age of Hollywood,"
which was headed by committee co-chairs Jamie
Carr and Mary Russo-Cuzens and was emceed
by KUSI's Mark Mathis. Guests strolled through
Tinsel Town streets complete with classic character
impersonators, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a
silent auction of exquisite one-of-a-kind items.
Committee restaurant chair Ann Dizney secured
an impressive restaurant lineup including Dolce,
Beeside Balcony, e Fish Market, and Poseidon,
to name a few. Following dinner, guests delighted
in sweet treats, a rousing live auction, and live
entertainment by Haute Chili.
Jessica Gercke, Jamie Carr, and Renee Resko
Kevin Weiler as
Charlie Chaplin
with Hachiko
Marya Jefferson, Jesse Klein, Karen
and Keith Mathis, and Jan Hunter
Mike Arms and Hellika Landsmann
Jeffry and Sandra Schafer
Tessa Tricarico, Meghna Mohan,
and Karoshi Nanavati
Michelle and Rob Soltys
Fernanda Lopez
with Fable
Skip Stokes, Lolo Wise, and
Sarah and Jim Sleeper
Ken and Katie Shull
Seen
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON
Portia Metras
and Jim Hooker
@ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com
110 AUGUST 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE
