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Issue 33 | Thursday, June 4, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover the Sherwood City Council's discussions on increasing the waste tax rates and how it's going with the mobile speed cameras, and the last Sherwood School Board meeting before summer break. Plus, Sherwood Commerce Center phase 2 and 3 are now complete, expected to add major high-quality jobs to the area.

After that, check out our contributed monthly column from Premiere Property Group real estate and the latest installment of the Small Pets, Big Hearts comic strip from our local artist in residence.

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:

🚮 Sherwood City Council Recap | June 2, 2026

Sherwood City Council talks about a waste rate increase and the new mobile speed cameras.

💵 Sherwood School Board Recap | June 1, 2026

The Sherwood School Board approved next year's budget and recognized its retirees.

👷 Sherwood Commerce Center Phase 2 and 3 reach completion

Phases 2 and 3 of the Sherwood Commerce Center are estimated to provide one job per 1,000 square feet.

🐱 June Comic: Small Pets, Big Hearts

Created by Megan Johnson, 6th grade Sherwood student.

🏡 Real Estate Column: Why is it taking longer to sell my home?

The answer to that question is more complicated than just stating the average days on market according to the MLS, according to our resident Sherwood expert.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from June 4-10. 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 4

• Line Dancing— 1:30 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 and Warfare
• First Thursday Live Music with Gabe Ballard — 5-7 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard
• ⭐ SherBOB introductions & team building — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company

Friday | June 5

• Graduation — Sherwood High School
• A Walk in Nature: Champoeg State Historic Area — 9:30-11 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with RJ Bloke— 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | June 6

• 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
• Creature Teachers: Summer Reading Kickoff — 11-11:45 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• CYT Presents: Oliver! — 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Age of Sigmar League game night — 6-8 p.m., Glimpse Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Andrew Redland — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | June 7

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Robin Hood Festival Showcase Auditions — Noon-3 p.m., Sherwood STAR Society
• CYT Presents: Oliver! — 3 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Community Chess Drop-In — 1-4 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Pokemon League Challenge — 3-6 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• ⭐ Broadway Book Club — 5 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore

Monday | June 8

• Mah Jong — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Silent Book Club — 3-5 p.m., Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
• Lorcana League game night — 6-9 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Robin Hood Festival Showcase Auditions — 6-9 p.m., Sherwood STAR Society
• Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room

Tuesday | June 9

• June Networking with the Chamber of Commerce — 8-9:30 a.m., The Hot Spot Pottery
• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Old Town Art Walk — 5-8 p.m., Old Town Sherwood
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore 
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play — 6-11 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | June 10

• Sound & Color Art Club — Sherwood STAR Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Puddle Stompers: Ladybugs — 10 a.m.-noon, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
• Hooks and 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
• Senior Advisory Board meeting — 5-6 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Sports Bar & Grill
• Adult Book Discussion — 6-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• 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.