Friday, November 6
5:30pm
Light has always been a symbol of hope, comfort, and guidance. This year, Gathering Light reflects the power of bringing people together around a shared purpose — illuminating the path for individuals and families navigating life’s most challenging chapters.
You are cordially invited to an evening of connection and celebration at our signature gala, Moonlight Magic
Moonlight Magic returns on November 6, 2026, with this year’s theme: Gathering Light.
Because of your generosity, compassion, and trust, Foothills Compassionate Care continues to provide exceptional care and support to patients and families throughout our community. Every visit, every phone call, every moment of comfort and guidance is made possible by people like you who believe that no one should face serious illness, grief, or end-of-life challenges alone.
Moonlight symbolizes the light in the dark that hospice care provides for so many families in our community.
As a community-supported nonprofit, everything we do is made possible by people who choose to show up, care deeply, and shine their light for others. Moonlight Magic is a celebration of that collective impact and the extraordinary things that happen when compassion brings a community together.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and generosity as we gather light for those who need it most.
Dinner • Auction • Community Impact
Dame Cicely Saunders Awards
Each year, Foothills Compassionate Care proudly presents the Dame Cicely Saunders Awards, named in honor of the founder of the modern hospice movement. Honorees embody the very heart of our mission—offering dignity, comfort, and support when it matters most.
Nominations are closed. Stay tuned for winner announcements!
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
FAQs
Plated meal
from Antonio’s Catering
Your choice of Filet or Butternut Squash Ravioli for the entre plus the fabulous fixings. If you have concerns, questions, or dietary restrictions, please feel free to contact us and we are happy to accommodate.
Moonlight Magic will be held at Miners Foundry Cultural Center (325 Spring Street Nevada City) just a few blocks from Broad Street.
From Highway 49, take the Broad Street exit into town, then turn onto Spring Street. The property is situated in a residential neighborhood near the historic downtown district.
The Miners Foundry parking lot has 52 spaces and is reserved for guests visiting the Miners Foundry or the Nevada City Winery. Click here to find printable maps of Nevada City showing public parking lots. Parking is also available along the streets of Nevada City.
From tuxes and ball gowns to jeans and hats. A great opportunity to don the fancy attire! Full gala attire is encouraged, but please dress in whatever feels most comfortable. Most importantly, we can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you so much for your support! Please contact Hilary Hodge (530.274.5180) or click here to donate.
Give us a call at 530.272.5739
Auctioneer: DEVON BELL
Devon Bell brings intelligence, passion, humor, and an entertainer’s sensibility to everything he does. His commitment to helping people runs to his core and has guided his path throughout his career.
Devon’s first career was as a real-time captioner for the deaf and hard of hearing. Over the course of 20 years, he has captioned for U.S. Presidents, astronauts, and during live surgeries. “The pace and the pressure of a live event, the sense of accomplishment and achievement with its success,” says Devon, “were all good precursors to becoming a fundraiser.”
Devon grew up in the same small town as lifelong friend Greg Quiroga, who first recruited Devon as a ring man in 2010. Devon was hooked, and he joined Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.stellarsf.com) as an auctioneer in 2014. Well over 100 auctions later, he still loves the work.
“It’s an honor to be part of any nonprofit fundraising/benefit event,” says Devon. “It’s joyous and poignant and so much fun to help facilitate a community’s expression of support for an organization they love. I feel blessed to play a role, and I try to bring that celebratory feeling to every performance.”
Devon works with schools, arts organizations, and public interest groups throughout the Bay Area and beyond. He lives in Davis and takes any and every opportunity to play music, to play with his kids, and to play music with his kids.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Guiding Light Sponsor—$10,000+
ALL New Moon Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
- Preferred logo placement in marketing and advertising for year-round major events
- Full table (8 seats) at Moonlight Magic
- Full page ad in Moonlight Magic Program (7.625 x 9.75″ color)
Full Moon Sponsor—$5,000
All New Moon Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
- Preferred logo placement in marketing
- Half page ad in event program (7.625 x 4.75″ color)
- 6 seats at the event
Half Moon Sponsor—$2,500
All New Moon Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
- Half table (4 seats) at the event
Crescent Moon Sponsor—$1,000
All New Moon Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
- 2 seats at the event
New Moon Sponsor—$500
- Logo in the event program
- Live recognition during the event
- Recognition on social media, email newsletter, and our website
- Recognition in Foothills Compassionate Care Annual Report publication (5,000+ distribution)
- Logo in The Union newspaper thank you advertisement
