🥡Food cart pod releases designs
Plus: Pirates of Pinehurst to retire big show
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Issue 50 | Thursday, October 1, 2026
Hello, neighbor! Welcome to the Sherwood Sun weekly newsletter.
Wow! We've made it to 50 issues of our weekly newsletter — and our one-year anniversary of Sherwood Sun news! It's all thanks to you, our amazing readers, and the support we've received from the community here in Sherwood.
In this week's edition, we cover the new designs released by Little John's for the first possible food cart pod in Old Town Sherwood; the Pirates of Pinehurst announcing their final year for the big Halloween street show; and Theatre Stories bringing edgy live performances this weekend.
Next, weigh in on our reader survey to let us know what you think about Sherwood's proposed art medallions on the Pedestrian Bridge.
Before you go, visit our comprehensive local events calendar to find out about all the fun things to do this week right here in Sherwood.
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— Jules Rogers, founder, editor, neighbor
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Let's get straight to the news:
🍲 Little John’s food cart pod releases designs for Old Town Sherwood location
The newly released designs showcase plans for what could be Sherwood's first food cart pod.
🏴☠️ Pirates of Pinehurst announce final year for big show
The Halloween street show and hunt for gold are retiring after this year.
🎭 Edgy Sherwood-based Theatre Stories to show “Be Careful What You Wish For”
The collection of short classics is coming to the historic Rebekah Lodge on October 2 and 3.
🌉 Reader Survey: What do you think about Sherwood's proposed Pedestrian Bridge art medallions?
Should public bridges include public art, or should every dollar stick strictly to utility? Tell us what you think in our 60-second survey.
📰 Letter from the Editor: One year of Sherwood Sun news
October 2 marks the first anniversary of the Sherwood Sun. Here are our most-read top five stories from our first year.
🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?
Here is what's on our calendar from October 1-7. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!
⭐ Starred events have been enhanced with a sponsorship.
Got an event or story tip to share with the community? Contact us!
Jules Rogers
Thursday | October 1
- All Ages Storytime — 10:30-11:20 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Pizza Night — 4:30 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
- Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
- ⭐ Trivia Book Club — 5:30-7 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
- Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
- Varsity Volleyball v. South Salem — 6:45 p.m., Sherwood High School
- Varsity Girls Soccer v. Sandy — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School
Friday | October 2
- Ribbon-cutting: Theatre Stories — Noon-1 p.m., Rebekah Lodge
- Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
- Friday Supper Series — 5 p.m., American Legion Post 56
- Live Music with Luminos — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
- Theatre Stories: Be Careful What You Wish For — 7:30 p.m., Rebekah Lodge
Jules Rogers
Saturday | October 3
- Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
- Pop-up Maker Space — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Recipe Swap — Noon-6 p.m., Olea Vineyards Tasting Room
- Powder Puff Game — 3-6 p.m., Sherwood High School
- Live Music with Rudolf Korv — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
- Theatre Stories: Be Careful What You Wish For — 7:30 p.m., Rebekah Lodge
Sunday | October 4
- Banned Books Week begins — Sherwood Public Library
- Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
- Recipe Swap — Noon-5 p.m., Olea Vineyards Tasting Room
- Shuffleboard Tournament — 3 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
- Hololive Casual Play — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
Monday | October 5
- Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Mystery Monday Book Group — 4-5 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
- Magic: The Gathering Legacy game night — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
- Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room
Tuesday | October 6
- Blood Drive — 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sherwood High School
- Baby Storytime — 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Toddler Storytime — 10:15-11:20 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
- ⭐ Open Craft Night — 5:30-7 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
- OpinioNation — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
- Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
- Sherwood City Council meeting — 7 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
Wednesday | October 7
- Shakespeare Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
- Storytime on Location — 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood School District Office
- Yoga on the Lawn — 10-11:30 a.m., Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
- Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
- Magic the Gathering: Commander game night — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
- Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Sports Bar & Grill
- Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
- Trivia Wednesdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing
- Langer's Family Fun Bowling League — 6:30-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
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