🍷Newsletter: Inside Sherwood's Blakeslee Estate

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Issue 23 | Thursday, March 26, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover the inside scoop at Blakeslee Vineyard, where there's a new general manager, and the new Optima Kidney Care practice opened by a local nephrologist.

After that, check out two new monthly columns from the Sherwood Historical Society focusing on local history, and from the Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce preparing for a busy spring.

If you have a young student in your household, remember that the deadline to apply for the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival's Maid Marian Court — and a chance to win a scholarship — is March 28.

Before you go, visit our comprehensive local events calendar to find out about 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:

🍇 Inside Blakeslee Vineyard Estate: estate-grown wines, white pinot noir, and events in Sherwood

Blakeslee Vineyard welcomes a new general manager.

🏥 Nephrologist opens Sherwood Optima Kidney Care

Dr. Marilia Campos launches prevention-focused kidney and cardiovascular practice.

🖼️ Column: The history of the Morback House

The Sherwood Historical Society's monthly column explores local history.

🪙 Column: Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce strengthens ties with city, prepares for busy spring

The Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce's March column focuses on reconnection.

👑 2026 Maid Marian Court applications now open

Students can apply online now to be part of the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival's Maid Marian Court and win a scholarship. The deadline is March 28.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from March 26-April 1. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

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Today | March 26

• Six Word Story Contest — ongoing, Sherwood Public Library
• Pinochle — 1 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Battletech — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Infinity Casual Play — 6-9 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Music Bingo Night — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Trivia — 7-9 p.m., Cooper Mountain Ale Works

Friday | March 27

• DIY Dope Slime — 11 a.m., Mudpuddles Toys & Books
• Scrabble — 1:15 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Bobby Turner— 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | March 28

• Don't be a Fool Dressage Show — 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Devonwood Equestrian Center
• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Our Indivisible Rally — 9 a.m.-noon, Old Town Sherwood
• OMSI Indoor Planetarium — 10 a.m., 1 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Storytime with Peter Rabbit — 11 a.m.-noon, Mudpuddles Toys & Books
• Trivia Potluck Night — 5 p.m., Sherwood American Legion
• Kill Team Warhammer game night — 6-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Rudolf Korv — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | March 29

• Don't be a Fool Dressage Show — 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Devonwood Equestrian Center
• American Legion Sunday Breakfast — 9-11 a.m., Sherwood American Legion
• Trivia Brunch Buffet: Plants, Animals, Nature — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Pokemon League — 3-6 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | March 30

• Mah Jong 101 — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Lorcana League — 6-9 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Sherwood Speed Date & Mingle (45+) — 6:30-8 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room
• Magic: The Gathering Legacy game night — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Tuesday | March 31

• Coffee & Campfire Playdate — 8:30-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Mom's Bunny Brunch — 9 a.m., Mudpuddles Toys & Books
• Baby Storytime— 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Fun for Ones — 10:15-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Century — 4 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Varsity Softball vs. Wilsonville — 5 p.m., Sherwood High School
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play — 6-11 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Grant — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Trivia Night — 7-9 p.m., Clancy's

April Fools' Day | April 1

• Shakespeare Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• After School Specials — 3-4:30 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Track & Field vs. Forest Grove — 4 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Magic: The Gathering Commander game night — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Marvel Crisis Protocol — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Bar & Grill
• Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Trivia Wednesdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing
• 503 Bunco Nights — 6:30-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

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