📖 Newsletter: Sherwood author Carolyn McBee debuts children’s book

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Issue 36 | Thursday, June 25, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover a Sherwood author who recently released her debut book set right here in town, and the new accessible technology available at the Sherwood Public Library for patrons who have vision or hearing impairments.

Next, meet the members of this year's Maid Marian Court for the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, coming soon this July.

After that, check out our contributed monthly columns from the Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce all about the greatness you can find inside of you, and the Whole Tooth column from New Smiles Dental on the real cost of dental implants.

Before you go, visit our comprehensive local events calendar to find out about fun things to do this week right here in Sherwood.

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Let's get straight to the news:

📘 Sherwood author Carolyn McBee debuts children’s book

“Hoodwinked: A Deer Mouse Tale of Courage” published in January 2026 by Carolyn McBee, is targeted toward children ages 5-11.

🖲️ Sherwood Library adds new accessible technology

Braille keyboards, adaptive mice, and more are now available.

👑 Meet the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Maid Marian Court

Sponsored: Here's what to know about each of the members of the 2026 Maid Marian Court.

🦷 Whole Tooth Column: The real cost of dental implants

A patient sat down in my chair not long ago and told me she had saved $12,000 on her implants by having them placed overseas. But then came the complications.

👔 Column: Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce goes for greatness

What if I asked you this question: “Do you feel greatness inside of you?”

🏹 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 June 25-July 1. 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 | June 25

• Be 2 Weeks Ready — 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• World's Largest Swimming Lesson — 1-3 p.m., Sherwood Regional Family YMCA
• Cardio Drumming — 2:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Pizza Night — 4:30 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• ⭐ Classical Literature Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• World Cup 2026 Watch Party: USA v. Turkiye — 7 p.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56

Friday | June 26

• Field Trip: Putt Putt Golf at Bullwinkles — 1:15 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Beer & Cider Festival — 4-9 p.m., Our Table Cooperative
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder & Warfare
• Live Music with Mike Vaughn — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | June 27

• Cars & Coffee — 9-11 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
• Art on the Refuge: Photography — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
• Trivia with Potluck — 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• Live Music with John Shipe — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | June 28

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Sunday Funday Music with Gabe Ballard — 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard Estate
• Pokemon League — 3-6 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | June 29

• Mah Jong — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Burger Night — 5 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• Lorcana League game night — 6-9 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room

Tuesday | June 30

• Bubble Party — 11-11:45 a.m., Cannery Square
• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play — 6:30-11:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | July 1

• Annual Miniature Castle Contest starts — Sherwood Public Library
• Shakespeare Club — Sherwood STAR Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• 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
• 503 Bunco Nights — 6:30-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Sports Bar & Grill
• 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.