About the 2026 Gala
The Commons’ 5th Annual Gala in the Garden: Under the Harvest Moon is Here!
Presented in Loving Memory of Alex Olsen & Martyn Pearson
Join us Saturday, September 26 from 5–9pm for a stroll through the gardens with friends, delicious food, live music, a silent auction, and to learn about what The Commons has done and is planning for the upcoming year.
This year, we are excited to host the gala under the Harvest Moon, a symbol of abundance, gratitude, and community. Traditionally associated with the gathering of the harvest, this special evening reflects The Commons’ mission to cultivate food security, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in Grant County. As we gather in the garden, we celebrate the shared work of nourishing our community and creating a more resilient future together.
Volunteer
- Volunteer before, during, or after the Gala
- Please click here to see a list of volunteer needs and whether you might be able to help.
- Click here to sign up for a shift
Buy Tickets
- $45 per ticket
- Go on sale on Monday, August 10, 2026
- Click here to buy tickets
Donate an
Auction Item
- Stop by or email The Commons to donate an item.
- Click here to view silent auction items
Become a Sponsor
- Click here to view the sponsorship tiers and benefits.
- Click here to register as a sponsor for the Gala.
2026 Sponsors
We appreciate your support!
HARVEST MOON SPONSOR
In Loving Memory of Alex Olsen & Martyn Pearson
SUPER MOON SPONSORS
Steve Woolf & Letha Cress Woolf
Runyan Construction
Unitarian Fellowship
R4 Iron Works, Inc
BLUE MOON SPONSORS
Suzi Calhoun & Janey Katz
Betsy Kaido
Ellen & Don Pryor
Art Thorn
Henry & Heather Provencio
Humphrey’s Enterprises, Inc
Ann Butler & Paula Connelley
HALF MOON SPONSORS
J Brady & Chris Kunz
Silver City Rotary
Leavitt Group
Mike Cunningham & Joe Taylor
Century 21 Hacienda Realty
Cate Bradley
Marcia & Paul Simon
CRESCENT MOON SPONSORS
Melinda’s Medical Supply
Mystic Crones, LLC
Leigh Jenkins
Sharon Bookwalter
Michele & Ed Ludwig
Mountain View Eyecare
Tom Bates
Gillian Sherwood
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Jeanette & Dale Giese
Jack & Nancy Brennan
The M.H. McKinney Family
In-Kind Contributors
We appreciate your support!
Silent Auction Donors
We appreciate your support!
Union Army StoreJudy Billings, Aunt Judy's AtticSimply Good DessertsJalisco's CafeBirdwell's Vintage VibesThe MarketPlaceGrant County Community Concert AssociationASpaceGila Hike and BikeOff College Institute of CosmetologyBird Alliance of Southwestern New MexicoCaterina DiPalma, DOMElsie Army Store and MoreMichael Cunningham & Joseph TaylorOtter ChaosXO Glam LabVintage FantasiesWestern Institute of Lifelong LearningChris Kunz & J BradySilverado HatsCholla ChollaThe DaltonsCorner KitchenSilver City Museum StoreDiana Leyba Ingalls Studio and GalleryGila Native Plant SocietyAnn ButlerLotus CenterRobert Brown, Gila GalleryFranky DeAngelisSusan HeltonKathleen Wigley and Robert PittmanMar HeifnerThe Pink StoreDawn Gray, Off the Grid Art GlassMarti StimsonSWAG BookstoreOur Paws Cause Thrift StorePriscilla TitusTherese, The Jewelry LadyGila Hike and BikeMorningstarThe Seedboat Collective, Jennifer OlsonZir Yabs Bath and BodyWNMU Outdoor CenterNew Mexico WildManzanita Ridge FurnitureJudy MenefeeJo ThomasDona BellBreadbox BakeryJanice RobertsFirst Savings BankThis & ThatEnclave FramingO'Reilly Auto PartsTractor SupplyFurniture GalleryAdobe TechniquesDandelion WishMerrell WhitakerDenise EmmaGlenda's GroomingAlexa Tubbs, Open Space BreweryDon PryorAileen Shepherd, DOMAutoZone and In-N-Out Lube and Wash