Sanford Events - July 3 - July 13, 2014

• Thursday, July 3
• 7PM - Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
  Heroes Night at Sanford Memorial Stadium. Free admission for military, veterans, police, firefighters and EMT. Watch the Sanford River Rats battle the Deland Suns. More info at http://www.floridaleague.com  
• Friday, July 4
• 12PM - Soccer World Cup Fan Zone
  Watch Germany vs. France on the BIG screen at Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe (205 E First Street). 
  Other popular places to watch the games in Sanford:
• Buster's Bistro (412 S Sanford Ave)
• The Quiet Man Irish Pub (105 W Second Street)
• Riverwalk Pizza (they will be showing the 4pm game on July 4th, Brazil vs Colombia on their patio at 350 W Seminole Blvd)
  There will be one more game on July 4th at 4pm, then another two games on July 5th, one at 12pm, the other at 4pm. The World Cup goes into its next round the following week with games on Tuesday and Wednesday before the big final match on Sunday, July 13th. Who will be the new soccer world champion and take home the trophy?? 
  
• 5-10PM - Star Spangled Sanford - Ft. Mellon Park and Riverwalk
  Celebrate the 4th of July right here in Sanford! Live Music from 3 great bands in Ft. Mellon Park, Vendors along the Riverwalk and lots of fun for the whole family. Fireworks start around 9pm. 
  More info at http://www.sanfordfireworks.com/
   
• 8PM - 4th of July Street Party on Sanford Avenue. Join Sanford Avenue's Fat Rat's Lounge, Shantell's Cafe and Buster's Bistro for a fun time out in the street before and after the fireworks. Live music by The Young Psychedelics.
  
• Saturday, July 5
• 10AM-3PM - Sanford Farmers Market on Magnolia Square
• 5PM-8PM - Sanford Food Truck Bazaar, 265 North Palmetto Ave
  All trucks subject to change without notice:
  900 Degreez Pizza, Bem Bom, Cafe Rouge, Dixieland Diner, El Cubanito, Ice Cream Social Club, It's All Greek To Me, Korean BBQ Taco Box, Melissa's Chicken & Waffles, Over Rice, Tamale Co., The Big Cheese, The Crepe Company, Up in Smoke BBQ, Yum Yum Cupcakes
  
• Sunday, July 6
• 1PM - Sanford River Rats Baseball Game at Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
  River Rats vs Winter Garden Squeeze
  Schedule subject to change. For game rescheduling and team information, please call the FCSL office at (321) 206-9174, or check www.floridaleague.com 
• Tuesday, July 8
• 7PM - Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
  All Star Game
  Schedule subject to change. For game rescheduling and team information, please call the FCSL office at (321) 206-9174, or check www.floridaleague.com 
• Wednesday, July 9
• Wednesday, July 9, The Lake Monroe Sailing Association invites all sailors members and non-
  members to participate in a Wednesday Night Rum Race on Lake Monroe!
  Click here for more info!  
• Thursday, July 10
• 5pm-8pm - Alive After Five Blues & BBQ Streetparty
  Alive After 5 (AA5) is Central Florida’s largest recurring monthly street festival with live music, local artists, Kids Zone, community businesses, and food and beverage sampling in Downtown Sanford. This event occurs every second Thursday from 5-8pm with a different theme each month. It is only $7 per person to sample all the food and drinks on First Street. Also, this month’s wristband purchase will get you into that evenings Sanford River Rats baseball game FREE, as well as a FREE soda or beer at the concession….that’s 2 events for the price of 1!!!
  Come out and enjoy some great food, local artists, vendors, kids zone and live music! Local musicians will be playing throughout the event. This month come enjoy LIVE Blues throughout the event and the sounds of Mr. Richard, Central Florida’s premier kids entertainer, who will be playing in our Kid Zone. Our Main Food Tent is sponsored by Sonny’s BBQ, attendees that purchase wristbands will be able to sample their delicious BBQ.
  
• 7PM - Sanford River Rats Baseball Game at Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
  River Rats vs Winter Park Diamond Dawgs
  Schedule subject to change. For game rescheduling and team information, please call the FCSL office at (321) 206-9174, or check www.floridaleague.com 
• Friday, July 11
• 8:30pm-9:30pm - Buehler Planetarium, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Planetarium (B-117), Sanford, FL 32773
  The Star of Bethlehem: Christmas in July
  A favorite seasonal presentation of planetariums around the world, the Seminole State College Planetarium-produced version of "Star of Bethlehem" has been praised by both secular and religious audiences alike for the last decade. "Star of Bethlehem" looks into the issue of the Christmas star from a scientific standpoint, breaking down the existence of Jesus of Nazareth, the story of the Magi, and the astronomical events that may help to explain the Star. With cutting-edge research that is both scientifically and historically accurate, "The Star of Bethlehem" deftly explores the fine line between faith and science.
  Most appropriate for ages 9 and up.
  Doors open at 8 p.m., and each show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. The planetarium does not take reservations, so we advise everyone to arrive early for ideal seating. No one may enter or re-enter the planetarium once the show begins. The planetarium can take only cash or checks at this time.
  Contact Planetarium at 407.708.2360 for more info.
  
• Saturday, July 12
• 10am-3pm
  Sanford Farmers Market on Magnolia Square in Downtown Sanford
  
   
• 7PM - Sanford River Rats Baseball Game at Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 
  River Rats vs Winter Garden Squeeze
  Schedule subject to change. For game rescheduling and team information, please call the FCSL office at (321) 206-9174, or check www.floridaleague.com 
• 8:30pm-9:30pm - Buehler Planetarium, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Planetarium (B-117), Sanford, FL 32773
  Skies Down Under: Southern Hemisphere Astronomy
  The sky is set for Sydney, Australia, which is almost identical in latitude to the Seminole State Planetarium. "Skies Down Under" offers a tour of the Southern Hemisphere skies, giving guests an up-close view of six to eight constellations that can only be seen south of the equator.
  Have you seen the skies down under, where the stars glow and the constellations give wonder?
  Appropriate for all ages.
  Doors open at 8 p.m., and each show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. The planetarium does not take reservations, so we advise everyone to arrive early for ideal seating. No one may enter or re-enter the planetarium once the show begins. The planetarium can take only cash or checks at this time.
  Contact Planetarium at 407.708.2360 for more info.