🏗️ Newsletter: Sherwood Home Rule meets State law

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Issue 42 | Thursday, August 6, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover legal changes behind Sherwood's home rule measures, how the spirit of Robin Hood came alive again at the festival this year, and an intimate after-school care program expanding its day camps for elementary students. We also cover the Sherwood City Council's discussions regarding instating a commercial public safety fee and increasing the transient lodging tax.

Next, check out our contributed monthly column from the Chamber of Commerce on Sherwood's annual classic car show's 34th year, as well as an overview of this weekend's Cruisin' Sherwood event you won't want to miss.

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's Home Rule: What changed after Salem stepped in

Sherwood voters approved Home Rule protections. Salem responded with legislation. Six months later, what actually changed?

🏨 Sherwood City Council Recap | August 4, 2026

Sherwood City Council talks lodging tax increase, commercial public safety fee.

🏹 Sherwood Robin Hood Festival packs Old Town Sherwood with music, food, and endless entertainment

The spirit of Robin Hood came alive once again this year in Sherwood at the Robin Hood Festival.

🤸 Kathy’s Corner: Where kids feel at home and parents have peace of mind

This intimate after-school care program expands day camps for elementary students.

🏎️ Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce Column: Sherwood's annual classic car show rolls in for its 34th year

The Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce's July column explores the upcoming Cruisin' Sherwood car show.

🚘 Sponsored: Sherwood Chamber of Commerce presents Cruisin’ Sherwood

Sherwood's signature car show celebrates 34 years of cars and community.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from August 6-12. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

⭐ Starred events have been enhanced with a sponsorship.

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Thursday | Aug 6

• Be 2 Weeks Ready — 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Lunch and Fun — 11 a.m.-noon, Sherwood Public Library
• Line Dancing — 1:30 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
• ⭐ SherBOB Final Showdown — 5:30 p.m., Tree's Restaurant
• Chehalem Estate Summer Dinner: Thai-inspired cuisine — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company

Friday | Aug 7

• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Brews for the Birds Music Festival — 4-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Karina's Kitchen Takeover — 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• Live Music with Colton Sanford & Co — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Movies in the Park: Cars — 8:30-10:30 p.m., Stella Olsen Memorial Park

Saturday | August 8

• Cruisin' Car Show Breakfast — 6 a.m., Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Saturday Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannery Square
• ⭐ Cruisin' Sherwood — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Town Sherwood
• Read to the Dogs — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Brews for the Birds Music Festival — Noon-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Live Music with Rudolf Korv — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | August 9

• 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 | August 10

• Summer Blockbuster — 1:15 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Silent Book Club — 3-5 p.m., Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
• 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 | August 11

• Lunch and Fun at Langer Park – 11 a.m.-noon, Langer Park                          
• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 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 | August 12

• Sound & Color Art Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Puddle Stompers: Oak Trees — 10 a.m.-noon, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
• Hooks and Needles — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Young Writer's Workshop — 4-6 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Magic the Gathering: Commander — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Senior Advisory Board meeting — 5-6 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Adult Book Discussion: The Measure by Nikki Erlick — 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
• Western Wednesday Line Dancing — 6:30-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• 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.