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Issue 46 | Thursday, September 3, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we welcome back-to-school season by meeting the new Sherwood High School interim principal Josh Pratt. We also cover a recap of the annual Cruisin' Sherwood car show, and the Sherwood City Council vote on increasing the transient lodging tax.

Next, check out our contributed monthly columns from our local real estate expert on the hidden cost of waiting to buy, and how small investment fees can add up from our local finance column.

As the dog days wrap up, weigh in on our reader survey to let us know what were your favorite summer events in Sherwood!

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 City Council Recap | September 1

Sherwood City Council increased the transient lodging tax and appointed Youth Advisory Board members.

🎒 Sherwood High School’s new interim principal optimistic heading into school year

Meet Josh Pratt, the new interim principal.

🏎️ Classic car enthusiasts roll into Old Town for annual Cruisin' Sherwood

Over 10,000 visit Sherwood for 2026 Cruisin' car show.

🌻 Reader Survey: What's your favorite Sherwood summer event?

Weigh in by taking our survey!

🏡 Real Estate Column: The hidden cost of waiting

"Buyers frequently cite high home prices or high interest rates as reasons to postpone purchasing a home — often to their financial disadvantage."

💰 Wealth in our Woods Column: When small fees become big money

Refine your long-term investment strategy using these tips.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from September 3-9. 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 | September 3

• Heart Strings Mandarin Music and Movement — 10:30-11 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Cardio Drumming — 2:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• ⭐ Trivia Book Club: Clara and the Sun — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Live Music with Hit Machine Unplugged — 6:30-9 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Varsity Girls Soccer v. Tualatin — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School

Friday | September 4

• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Friday Supper Series — 5 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Rich Swanger — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Varsity Football v. Tualatin — 7 p.m. Sherwood High School

Saturday | September 5

• 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 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Live Music with Sav — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | September 6

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Pokemon World Championship Celebration — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Labor Day | September 7

• Mystery Monday Book Group: the Watchmaker of Filigree Street — 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 | September 8                 

• Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce networking meeting — 8-9 a.m., Tri County Gun Club
• Learn to play ukulele — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Menopause Cafe — 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sherwood Regional Family YMCA
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Taco Tuesday — 5 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play — 6:30-11:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Varsity Boys Soccer v. Cleveland — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | September 9

• Sound & Color Art Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• Bridge — 12:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Young Writer's Workshop — 4-6 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Magic the Gathering: Commander game night — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Adult Book Discussion: The Music of Bees — 6-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• 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
• Varsity Volleyball v. Century — 6:45 p.m., Sherwood High School

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