Hello Sanford! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Delivery drones and e-bike rules, a nearly sold-out hunchback of Notre Dame, and a ribbon cutting at PlayEscape + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Broad changes move ahead: North Carolina senators advanced transportation changes affecting Sanford, from early license renewals and e-bike rules to delivery drones and left-lane rules, with House leaders backing a path to the governor -- see the bill's next steps.
Big changes on the road: A sweeping NC transportation bill advanced in the Senate, with early driver’s license renewals, delivery drones, e-bikes, and left-lane rules. Pre-approved by House leaders, it could reach the governor soon -- see the bill's next steps.
A sweeping stage event: Theatre Raleigh will stage The Hunchback of Notre Dame August 12–15 at Vintage Church on Moore Square with North Carolina Master Chorale. Tickets are nearly sold out -- get the full details.
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Rainy day rescue: Need the kids to burn energy this week without another lap around the house? PlayEscape bundles an indoor playground with a toddler area, an 18-hole mini golf course, and a bright arcade, so you can actually sit for a minute, cheer from the sidelines, and maybe swipe a putt-putt win.
Buzzing backyard inspiration: Need a quick mood lift and garden ideas you can actually copy at home? Pollinator Haven Garden is a living classroom at N.C. Cooperative Extension, tended by Extension Master Gardener volunteers, with native blooms, butterflies, and bees galore, perfect for a slow stroll and fresh planting inspiration.
Downtown pause button: Sanford Depot Park is your easy win for a midday reset, with the fountain doing its zen thing, a bandstand primed for concerts and community hangs, and the historic depot next door, plus bonus train nerd points from the Railroad House Museum and No. 12 Locomotive.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✂ Ribbon Cutting: PlayEscape @ PlayEscape | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:30 PM – If your crew needs a new rainy-day HQ, PlayEscape is cutting the ribbon, and yes, the giant scissors are real. Expect mini golf bragging rights, arcade throwbacks, and an indoor playground to drain kid energy, plus refreshments, and neighborly mingling.
⚾ Clayton Clovers vs Sanford Spinners @ Lee County High School | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – Head to Lee County High as the Sanford Spinners host the Clayton Clovers. Old North State League ball under the lights, real concessions, local chatter, and Mickey the bat dog doing the hard work, all at prices your wallet recognizes. Classic Sanford summer.
⚽ LCL World Cup Watch Party @ Lee County Main Library | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Skip the couch and hit the library’s big screen for a free World Cup showdown, Ecuador vs Germany, in Spanish. Expect less shushing, more cheering, and shelves of trivia if the ref goes to VAR. 6/25 at 4 PM, with parking and AC included.
🎵 Summer Concert Series 2026 @ Sanford Depot Park | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 PM – Think your Thursday nights are booked? Depot Park is serving live music all summer, the kind you can enjoy with a lawn chair, a picnic, and neighbors you actually like. Low-key vibes, high-quality tunes, and zero guilt about leaving early for bedtime.
🌭 Sloppy Dogs @ Spring Lane Cinemas | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – If polished chrome, movie vibes, and a hot dog are your speed, roll into Sanford Car News monthly Cruise In at Spring Lane Cinemas. Free entry, DJ SCN spinning, door prizes and 50/50, Sloppy Dogs serving, a car show worth ogling. No spoilers, just spoilers.
🪴 Enchanted Terrariums Workshop @ MonkeyKat Books | Sunday (6/28) at 3:00 PM – Swap Saturday errands for a tiny escape where you build a pint-sized kingdom, complete with dragons, castles, and suspiciously well-behaved moss. It is a hands-on terrarium workshop, equal parts craft, nostalgia, and therapy, minus the co-pay. Your houseplants could use a fairytale plotline.
🎮 Raven Forge Games July Mid-Year Celebration @ Raven Forge Games | Sunday (6/28) – Mid-year calls for a fresh shuffle, so Raven Forge Games is celebrating with an Expanded TCG tournament that rewards tight decks, cooler heads, and shamelessly lucky topdecks. Expect sleeves older than some rookies, friendly rules lawyering, and bragging rights you will hear about all year.
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07 — The Sanford report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 1 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. This house is wildThis 2,470 sq. ft. home delivers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a smart, easy-flow layout. Granite counters, stainless appliances, custom built-ins, and recessed lighting give the interior plenty of polish. The oversized master suite adds a sitting area, spa bath, and flex room, while the outdoor kitchen, stamped patio, and covered entertaining space bring the fun outside.
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