☎️ Newsletter: Analog Alpha launches in Sherwood
Plus: New ideas for Old Town, and where to donate or find free food in Sherwood
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Issue 6 | Thursday, November 6
Hello, neighbor! Welcome to the Sherwood Sun weekly newsletter.
We're just one month into our soft launch, and already have published 21 stories, generated 97 subscribers, and reached more than 2,070 neighbors — that's over 10% of Sherwood's population!
But I'm only one journalist working on The Sun in my spare time, and I can't do it alone. I can only promise two Sherwood-based stories per week, because I'm self-funding my work here by freelancing for other outlets including Newsberg, Tigard Life, Active Media, and Business Insider.
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In this week's edition, we cover a new Sherwood-based nonprofit helping people stop their technology addictions; places to find free food or donate right here in town while federal food assistance is delayed; and the Sherwood City Council's new ideas for Old Town's master plan.
Support local journalism and your neighbors, and read on!
— Jules Rogers, founder, editor, neighbor
P.S. In case you were wondering, the levy measures on Sherwood's ballot — one for public safety and one for libraries in Washington County — both passed.
Let's get straight to the news:
💽 Analog Alpha launches nonprofit in Sherwood
A new local nonprofit wants to help people stop their technology addictions with education and community connection — and by making it a cool act of defiance for kids to put down their phones and games.
🏙️ City Council talks new ideas for Old Town master plan
In a preliminary work session, the Sherwood City Council discussed development of the vacant lot at the Sherwood Center for the Arts as well as the full Old Town Strategic Action Plan vision.
🛒 Here’s where to find free food or donate in Sherwood
Some Sherwoodians are experiencing limited grocery funds this month due to the federal government shutdown, which included a lapse in food assistance.
☀️ Letter from the editor: Welcome to the Sherwood Sun!
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What's happening in Sherwood this week?
Here's what's on our full calendar from November 6-12. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!
Got an event to share with the community? Contact us! Want to sponsor the calendar, and get your events featured every time? Reach out!
Today | November 6
- City of Sherwood curbside leaf pickup
- Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
- Bingo Night — 7-8 p.m., BearKat Brewing
- Week of Lights — 4-8 p.m., Al's Garden & Home
Friday | November 7
- Live Music with Gabe Ballard of Any Given Session — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
Saturday | November 8
- Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
- Vintage Hippie Boho Flea Market — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rebekah Lodge
- Read to the Dogs — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Sherwood Wine Festival — 1-7 p.m., Red Berry Barn Greenhouse
- Disney's High School Musical — 2 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
- Gabriel Sweyn Live Music — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
- Charade: Movies with the STARS Microcinema — 7:30 p.m., Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
Sunday | November 9
- Hamilton Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Tack Room
- Sherwood High School Grad Night 2027 Community Bottle & Can Drop-Off Event — 1-3 p.m., Sherwood High School
- Sherwood Glory Singers Musical Theater, Operetta, and Gospel — 2-3 p.m., St. Philip Neri, Portland
- Disney's High School Musical — 3 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
Monday | November 10
- Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room
- Wine-O Bingo with Natalie-Pure Barre — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
Veterans Day | November 11
- Kids Night at the Barn (Parents' Night Out) — 5:30-8 p.m., Todd Acres
- Sherwood Planning Commission — 7-8 p.m., City Hall
- Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
