Welcome to the 2026 Ascent Beneficium Alcis: Spirit of ‘76. Thank you for supporting classical education in Grand Junction. Funds raised at this event will go to support the staff and school of Grand Junction. Dinner, silent and live auctions, special performances and good conversation will fill the evening. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Tickets will go on Early Bird sale starting March 22nd, at $65 each.
After April first, tickets will only be available at full price, $85 each.
All Sponsors will receive tickets as a part of their sponsorship package. Please see below to become a sponsor!
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Diamond Sponsor: $3,000
- 10 tickets to a VIP table at the Benefit
- Wine at your table
- Early VIP Happy Hour beginning at 4 pm at the school including a tour with Mrs. Drake
- Preview of ACAGJ’s Founders Museum Exhibt
- Full-page ad in Family Directory – High visibility banner outside the school
- Business promoted in Facebook Family Group (~650 members)
- Business advertised throughout the year in weekly Bugle (with ~1000 email reach)
- Business recognized during the event and advertised on the lobby digital display
- Diamond Sponsor thank you gift
Saphire Sponsor: $2,000
- 6 tickets to a VIP table at the Benefit
- Wine at your table
- Half-page ad in Family Directory
- High visibility banner outside the school
- Business promoted in Facebook Family Group (~650 members)
- Business advertised throughout the year in weekly Bugle (with ~1000 email reach)
- Business recognized during the event and advertised on the lobby digital display
- Sapphire Sponsor thank you gift
Ruby Sponsor: $1,000
- 4 tickets to a VIP table at the Benefit
- Wine at your table
- Quarter-page ad in Family Directory
- Business promoted in Facebook Family Group (~650 members)
- Business advertised throughout the year in weekly Bugle (with ~1000 email reach)
- Business recognized during the event and advertised on the lobby digital display
- Ruby Sponsor thank you gift
Can't Attend?
Consider donating to ACAGJ. You gift will go a long ways to promote life long learning for our current and future students. Please see donation options of one time, reoccurring and more by clicking the link below.
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday 5/16/2026,
Location
Colorado Mesa University Meyer Ballroom
1455 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Interested in Volunteering?
We are looking for volunteers from our parent and grandparent community to help make this event a success!
Join a Volunteer Meeting
Every other Monday starting Monday, February 23
5:15 – 6:45pm
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mxb-xajm-hks
Or dial: (US) +1 505-792-6720 PIN: 111 399 619#