🍗 Newsletter: Chick-fil-A, Goldfish Swim School open in Sherwood

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Hello, neighbor!

In this week's edition, we cover the opening of Sherwood's newest fast food chain Chick-fil-A, home of the original chicken sandwich; the ribbon-cutting for the new Goldfish Swim School; a recap of the latest Sherwood School Board meeting; as well as the upcoming "No Kings" protest slated to rally in Old Town this weekend.

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— Jules Rogers, founder, editor, neighbor

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Let's get straight to the news:

🍔 Chick-fil-A opens in Sherwood

Sherwood residents dressed as cows to eat free chicken at the town’s latest fast food restaurant, Chick-fil-A. Cars lined up for the drive-thru and residents gathered at the walk-up window to nosh in the heated picnic pavilion. 

✊ 'No Kings' protests coming to Sherwood

Sherwoodian protesters are expected to be active on October 18, which is “No Kings” day — one of more than 2,000 nationwide events planned for Saturday.

🐠 Goldfish Swim School now open in Sherwood

Kids from ages four months to 12 years old can take family-friendly swim lessons indoors and year-round in warm pools with certified lifeguard instructors. 

📖 Sherwood School Board Recap | Oct. 13, 2025

The Sherwood School Board talks events, standards, and enrollment.

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What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here's what's on our calendar from October 16-22. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

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Today | October 16

• Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Bingo Night — 7-8 p.m., BearKat Brewing

Friday | October 17

• Captain Aaron Contreras Veterans Tailgate — 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Simmer Down Duo — 7-9 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | October 18

• Cars & Coffee — 8 a.m., 21650 S.W. Langer Farms Pkwy.
• STEAM Saturday — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Diwali Dinner — 5:30 p.m., Our Table Cooperative
• Live Music with Ken Gaines — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | October 19

• Fall Harvest Festival — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Red Berry Barn
• 21+ The Addams Family Trivia — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Tack Room at Langer's
• The Pirates of Pinehurst — 7:30, 8 p.m., corner of Woodhaven Drive and Pinehurst Court

Monday | October 20

• Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room at Langer's
• Cultural Arts Commission — 6:30 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Speed Date & Mingle (21+) — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Tuesday | October 21

• Four Eights Gallery Opening — 6-8 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Sherwood City Council — 7 p.m., Sherwood City Hall