FUN RAISES FUNDS

From left, Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Officer Brad Holland with his wife Leslie, and emcee Jim Laslavic with his wife Susan celebrated with nearly 500 guests at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s Memories gala Oct. 16. More than $180,000 was raised at the black-tie event held at La Costa Resort and Spa’s Costa Del Sol Ballroom on. “I am so proud of the fun, memorable evening we created,” said Chairwoman Barbi Nelson. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.” Courtesy photo