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Issue 29 | Thursday, May 7, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover Sherwood's 2026 State of the City address from Mayor Tim Rosener; the crowning of the 2026 Maid Marian Court (with videos!); and 11 things to do for Mother's Day in Sherwood and nearby. Also, the Sherwood City Council recognized National Police Officers Week.

After that, check out our contributed monthly column from local Premiere Property Group with advice for first-time buyers to break into today's market.

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’s 2026 State of the City addresses economic development, community pride

Sherwood Mayor Tim Rosener spoke about home rule and city planning, including the new pedestrian bridge, the Old Town plan, and Sherwood West.

👸 Watch: Robin Hood Festival Maid Marian Court members crowned

The court will preside over the July Robin Hood Festival. Meet the court and watch the crowning video — and don't miss the historically accurate sword-fighting!

👩‍🍼 11 things to do for Mother’s Day in Sherwood and nearby

Paint and sip, brunch and board, high tea or mommy-and-me painting are all available in and near Sherwood for Mother’s Day.

🚓 Sherwood City Council Recap | May 5, 2026

Sherwood City Council recognizes National Police Officers Week.

🏡 Premiere Property Column: You can be a homeowner

"Let me share three tips with you that will help create a path to homeownership."

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from May 7-13. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

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Thursday | May 7

• Coffee & Campfire Playdate — 8:30-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Plant Sale — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Line Dancing — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Teen Volunteer Club — 4-5 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Sip, Scent, and Celebrate with CinDeLights — 4-7 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• First Thursdays Live Music with Simmer Down Duo — 5-7 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard Estates
• ⭐ Trivia Book Club: "The Lion and Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Music Bingo Night — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company

Friday | May 8

• Robin Hood Garden Club Field Trip — 9:30 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Sweets and Sip — 4-7 p.m., BearKat Brewing
• Varsity Softball v. Century— 5 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Varsity Baseball v. Glencoe — 5 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Mommy and Me Painting — 6:30-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Eric Leadbetter — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | May 9

• Cars & Coffee — 9-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Vintage Hippe Boho Flea Market — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rebekah Lodge
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Mother's Day Weekend Brunch — 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Alloro Vineyard
• Mother's Day Brunch — 10:3-5:30 p.m., Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
• Read to the Dogs — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Pinots, Plants, and Pots — Noon-5 p.m., Olea Vineyards
• Kill Team Warhammer game night — 6-8 p.m., Glimpse Wonder and Warfare
• Charlene and Champagne Bruts — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Mother's Day | May 10

• Mother's Day Brunch — Our Table Cooperative
• Mother's Day Weekend Brunch — 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Alloro Vineyard
• Mother's Day Brunch — 10:3-5:30 p.m., Chehalem Estate Tasting Room
• Mother's Day Celebration — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard Estate
• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Pokemon League Challenge — 3-6 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | May 11

• Mahjongg — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Silent Book Club — 3-5 p.m., Chehalem Winery
• 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 | May 12

• Chamber of Commerce Networking — 8-9 a.m., Hampton Inn
• Coffee & Campfire Playdate — 8:30-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Baby Storytime— 9:30-10 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Fun for Ones — 10:15-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Taco Tuesday — 5 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• ⭐ 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 | May 13

• Sound & Color Art Club — Sherwood STAR Society
• All Ages Storytime — 9:30-11:15 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Puddle Stompers: Flowers — 10 a.m.-noon, Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge
• Magic the Gathering Commander game night — 4-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Varsity Boys Volleyball v. Glencoe – 4:15 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Varsity Baseball v. McMinnville – 5 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Varsity Softball v. McMinnville – 5 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Adult Book Discussion: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston — 6-7 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Bar & Grill
• Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Trivia Wednesdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing

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