CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - The recent Dinner in the Parks gala hosted 300 guests for a Carmichael Parks Foundation fundraiser in Sutter-Jensen reserves. 

With a “Reflections of Nature” theme, the al-fresco event on Sept. 6 raised more than $47,000 for beautification and amenities in 13 district parks.

Youth scholarship programs will also benefit from ticket sales, auctions and raise-the-paddle contributions.

Sponsors included Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, Robert and Kawanaa Buccola, Carol Dreyer, SMUD, Oakmont of Carmichael, Buck Automotive, Neumann Enterprises, San Juan Unified School District, BP Interiors, Hursh Law, Jaramillo & Borcyckowski Attorneys at Law and the Aerospace Museum.