🎓 Newsletter: Huntington Learning Center tutoring opens in Sherwood

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Issue 44 | Thursday, August 20, 2026

Hello, neighbor! Welcome to the Sherwood Sun weekly newsletter.

In this week's edition, we cover the opening of KinderCare's modern early childhood education facility, and the opening of Huntington Learning Center's tutoring center as back-to-school is just around the corner. Plus, commuters will see changes to Sherwood's bus route as TriMet faces tough cuts.

Next, check out our contributed monthly columns Navigating the Golden Years on how to find the right active adult community lifestyle fit, and Wealth in Our Woods on balancing college funds with retirement needs.

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.

Support local journalism and your neighbors, and read on!

— Jules Rogers, founder, editor, neighbor

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Let's get straight to the news:

🚍 Sherwood’s TriMet bus service changes begin Aug. 23

Sherwood's bus line will have a new route and name starting next week.

✏️ Huntington Learning Center opens in Sherwood this August

The new tutoring center offers personalized academic support for K-12 students in reading, math, test preparation, and more.

👶 KinderCare opens playful new environment in Sherwood

The center offers daycare and early childhood education.

🏓 Navigating the Golden Years Column: Finding the right community for your next chapter

For many people beginning to think about downsizing, the conversation is not just about finding a smaller home. It is about finding the right lifestyle. 

🎓 Wealth in our Woods Column: The best gift you can give your children

Balance paying for school with retirement needs using these tips.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from August 20-26. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

⭐ Starred events have been enhanced with a sponsorship.

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Thursday | Aug 20

• Lunch and Fun — 11 a.m.-noon, Langer Park
• Line Dancing — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Sherwood Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer — 5-7 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• ⭐ Romance Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Police Advisory Board meeting — 7-9 p.m., Sherwood Police Department
• Songwriter's Session — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Friday | Aug 21

• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Karina's Kitchen Takeover: Street Tacos — 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• ⭐ Silent Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• A Midsummer Night's Dream — 7 p.m., Robin's Nest Theatre
• Live Music with JT Wise — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Movies in the Park: Zootopia 2 — 8:30-10:30 p.m., Stella Olsen Memorial Park

Saturday | August 22

• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Saturday Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannery Square
• Pop-up Maker Space Launch — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Age of Sigmar Escalation League — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Cornhole Classic — 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 56
• Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser — 4 p.m., 23528 S.W. Middleton Rd.
• Live Music with Robert Meade — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• A Midsummer Night's Dream — 7 p.m., Robin's Nest Theatre

Sunday | August 23

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• A Midsummer Night's Dream — 3 p.m., Robin's Nest Theatre
• Hololive Casual Play — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | August 24

• Mah Jong — 10 a.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 | August 25                 

• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Sunstone Pilsner Release Party — 3-9 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play — 6:30-11:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | August 26

• Table Script Reading Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Hooks & Needles — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Young Writer's Workshop — 4-6 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Magic the Gathering: Commander game night — 6-9 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

Check with the host before attending events. The Sherwood Sun is not responsible for schedule changes.