🍋 Newsletter: Lacey's Lemonade opens storefront

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Issue 39 | Thursday, July 16, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover the opening of a new storefront for Lacey's Lemonade stand, and a Sherwood olive oil producer who was recognized internationally.

Next, meet the members of this year's Maid Marian Court for the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival. Be there this weekend, and then show off your costume in our July photo contest!

After that, check out our contributed monthly columns. This month's edition of Wealth in our Woods focuses on the history of 401(k)s, while Navigating the Golden Years provides tips on future-proofing your home for years to come.

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:

🍹 Lacey’s Lemonade keeps Sherwood cool

The new storefront brings fresh-squeezed lemonade, family fun, and community spirit to town.

🫒 Sherwood olive oil producer recognized internationally

Coyote Hill Olive Mill and Nursery takes home a bronze medal.

🤴 July Photo Contest: Festival Fits

Show us your favorite photos of your best summer festival outfits — from the Robin Hood Festival to Pride — for a chance to have your photo featured!

💰 Wealth in our Woods Column: The story behind your 401(k)

Here are the problems (and solutions) that led to modern-day retirement savings

🏡 Navigating the Golden Years Column: Is your home future-proof?

Will your home still work for you five, ten, or fifteen years from now? This is what I call future-proofing your home. 

🏹 Robin Hood Festival July 17-18

Sponsored: Join in the fun at the upcoming Robin Hood Festival.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from July 16-22. 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!

Thursday | July 16

• Bilingual Storytime in the Park — 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cannery Square
• Be 2 Weeks Ready — 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Cardio Drumming — 2:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• 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

Friday | July 17

• ⭐ Sherwood Robin Hood Summer Festival — 5-10 p.m., Old Town Sherwood
• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Silent Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
• Live Music with Taylor Anderson — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | July 18

• ⭐ Sherwood Robin Hood Summer Festival — 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Old Town Sherwood
• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Saturday Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannery Square
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Blanc Bash — 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Chehalem Winery
• Robin Hood Festival Showcase — Noon-4 p.m., Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• Legion Cornhole Classic Sherwood Shootout — Noon, Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Live Music with Rudolf Korv — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | July 19

• Spring Sips Guided Wine Tour with the Good Vibes Tour — 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sherwood Wine Country
• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Hololive Casual Play — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Boots & Bunco SHS Grad Night Fundraiser — 5-8 p.m., BearKat Brewing

Monday | July 20

• 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 | July 21

• Lee's Association Lion Dance Company — 11-11:45 a.m., Cannery Square
• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Puzzle 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
• Sherwood City Council — 7-8 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | July 22

• Table Script Reading Club — Sherwood STAR Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Hooks & Needles — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Magic the Gathering Commander game night — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Sports Bar & Grill
• Music on the Green: Conjunto Alegre — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stella Olsen Memorial Park
• 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.