Stevens Center Sanford

02/10/2026

It’s time to officially announce our beverage sponsors for the event and we couldn’t be more excited. Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap and Flat Rock Cider are hooking us up for the big night. Word has it, Bounty is cooking up a few other surprises too. Stay tuned.

Ticket sales are winding down, get them while you can. Quantities are limited.

02/10/2026

A huge thank you to Miller-Boles Funeral Home for all of your support and for reserving your table at Moonlight and Merlot. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

02/10/2026

A very special thanks to Jerry Pedley and Mertek for all you do for our crew. Thanks for being a shining example of true inclusion and for your continued support of our mission. We will see you at Moonlight and Merlot!

02/10/2026

Big thanks to Ed Strickland and Deep River Sporting Clays for the generous silent auction donation and for supporting us with a table at the event. We’re thankful for your continued support and looking forward to seeing you on the 21st!

02/08/2026

It’s almost that time again! If you’ve been thinking of joining us for our monthly inclusive playgroup, we couldn’t think of a better time than now. This event is free, open to the community and no pre-registration is required. Just stop by 1576 Kelly Drive any time between 10 am and noon! All abilities welcome. Tag a friend or share this post and help us spread the word 💙

02/07/2026

The secret’s finally out: Elijah McCormick, American Idol alum alongside the super talented Caleb Pait will perform a live one hour set at Moonlight & Merlot.
Watch Elijah’s American Idol audition here and see why you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening. Tables of six are $300 and seating is limited. General admission is $60 per person.

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Elijah McCormick - Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts) - American Idol - Auditions 3 - S21-Ep03 - ABC - March 5, 2023

02/05/2026

Yet another great silent auction item!! Take a look at this vintage style Chevrolet gas pump along with a $50 gift card, generously donated by Carolina Town & Country.

A huge thank you to Carolina Town & Country, and to Laura Powers for hand delivering this great item!

02/01/2026

01/31/2026

It’s time for another silent auction sneak peak 👀 Thank you to Bailey’s Fine Jewelry for your donation of a $250 gift card to support our Moonlight and Merlot fundraiser. With items like these, this auction is shaping up to be one of our best yet. We are so appreciative of your support!

01/30/2026

We’re excited to share the first look at our silent auction feature item, a Big Green Egg generously donated by Art Harmon with Sanford Surrounded.

Art’s support of Stevens Center helps make our work possible. This donation directly supports the programs and opportunities we provide for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the impact will reach far beyond auction night. Art, we are so thankful for your donation!

If you’ve been thinking about buying tickets, now is the time. Come support the mission, enjoy the event, and don’t miss your chance to bid on this great item.

01/27/2026

At our Moonlight & Merlot event coming up on February 21st, you’ll have the chance to bid on two gift certificates for four ECU football tickets! Join us for an exciting evening supporting Stevens Center with good food, great company and lots of exciting auction items.

Thanks ECU for this fantastic silent auction donation!

01/27/2026

✨ Silent Auction Spotlight ✨
Check out this beautiful custom necklace from the Color Bar at Kendra Scott’s Fenton location in shades of blue to spotlight Autism Awareness💎
We’re incredibly grateful to Kendra Scott Fenton for their generous support of Stevens Center. This meaningful, one-of-a-kind piece is sure to be a favorite!