🛒 Newsletter: Oregon bill would mitigate $385M federal SNAP changes

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Issue 53 | Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover how another round of federal cuts to SNAP is prompting Oregon legislators to protect food assistance; what Sherwoodians can expect to see on your local ballots; how to prepare for Sherwood's upcoming leaf pick-up program; and a media contest for high schoolers.

Next, check out our contributed monthly columns from Navigating the Golden Years on how to protect your home from fires, and our new physical therapy column how how to stay active for life.

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:

🥫 New Oregon bill would mitigate $385M to maintain SNAP under federal changes

Plus, here's where to find free food or donate in Sherwood before the holidays.

🗳️ What’s on my November 2026 ballot in Sherwood?

Locally, only incumbents are running unopposed this year.

🍁 Sherwood's leaf pickup program starts Monday, October 26

Make sure to have loose leafs at your curbside on the correct day for your street.

📹 Media contest invites Oregon high school students to promote heat illness prevention for young workers

A media contest is now open to high school students across Oregon, encouraging them to showcase their video or graphic design skills for cash prizes and a good cause.

🏋️ Physical Therapy Column: Deep roots, proven results—keeping Sherwood active for life

Evolve Physical Therapy writes a monthly column to keep you moving in Sherwood.

🧯 Navigating the Golden Years Column: Protect your home from fires

"October is Fire Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to ask an important question: If a fire started in your home tonight, would you be ready?"

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from October 22-28. 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!

Sherwood Events Calendar

Find all your favorite local Sherwood, Oregon events right here in one place.

Sherwood SunJules Rogers

Thursday | October 22

• All Ages Storytime — 10:30-11:20 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
• Pizza Night — 4:30 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
• ⭐ Classics Book Club — 5:30-7 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Youth Advisory Board meeting — 5-6 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Traffic Safety Board meeting — 6-8 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Varsity Boys Soccer v. McMinnville — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School

Homecoming | October 23

• Grief Support — 11 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Friday Supper Series — 5 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Pokeween— 6:30-10 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
• Homecoming Game: Varsity Football v. Glencoe — 7 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Live Music with Karyn Ann — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | October 24

• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Prescription Drug Take Bake — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sherwood Police Department
• 40K League — 11 a.m.-noon, Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
• Art on the Refuge: Markers — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
• Live Music with Brenda Andrus — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | October 25

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Hololive Casual Play — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | October 26

• Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda opens — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• American Mah Jong — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• 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 | October 27                 

• Baby Storytime — 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Downsizing support — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Toddler Storytime — 10:15-11:20 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• ⭐ A Court of Splintered Harmony release party — 5:30-7:30 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 Planning Commission meeting — 7-8 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | October 28

• Table Read Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• Storytime on Location — 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood School District Office
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• AI Awareness — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Bridge — 12:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Magic the Gathering: Commander game night — 4-8 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
• Library Advisory Board meeting — 6:30-8 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Trivia Wednesdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing
• Langer's Family Fun Bowling League — 6:30-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center

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