Celebrating the wonderful French-themed annual wine festival last month, were from left, Mike and Karin Wallerstein, Judith, with husband, Alex Parajon, who is Rotary 5280 District Governor, and Past President of the Santa Monica club Monika White.
Rotary Club of Santa Monica 2026 Annual Wine Fest
Fundraiser Benefits Several Nonprofit Organizations
Imagine Moulin Rouge and Can-Can dancers, attendees dressed in feathers and bangles, all complemented by fine wines and fantastic auction items, and you’ll get a sense of the Santa Monica Rotary Club’s 2026 Wine Fest. Wines were generously donated by California Wineries Arnot-Roberts, Enfield Wine Company, and Limerick Lane. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal while being entertained by rising pop star Elle Baez, the LA Follies Dancers, and lively auctioneer Larry Snyder, capped off by a heartfelt speech from the head of the featured charity, School on Wheels. The Wine Festival is the Club’s signature fundraiser supporting multiple local charities and international causes.
Event Co-chair Andrea Gressinger, left, with her guest Marci Schoenbaum.
Not shown, Event Co-chair Vicky Curtis.