⛲Old Town plan approved by Sherwood City Council

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Issue 31 | Thursday, May 21, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover the Sherwood City Council passing the Old Town Plan and clearing the way for an affordable housing development; and the Sherwood High students who won big at Kiwanis Key Club convention.

After that, check out our contributed monthly columns: the emotional side of downsizing in real estate, missing the market in finance, and the Sherwood Historical Society's spring exhibit on Sherwood’s civic organizations.

Don't forget to enter our inaugural photo contest "Mom and Me." Share your favorite snaps of Mom and enter by May 24 for a chance to win your photo featured in a future article.

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:

⛲ City Council Recap | May 19

Sherwood City Council passes Old Town Plan, clears way for affordable housing development.

🏅 Sherwood High students win big at Kiwanis Key Club convention

Local high-achievers take home scholarships and awards.

📸 Photo Contest: Mom and Me

Enter your favorite snap of the Mom in your life for a chance to have your photo featured!

📈 Wealth in our Woods Column: Missing the Market

What is an index fund?

🧅 Sherwood Historical Society Column: Spring exhibit is Sherwood’s civic organizations

Get involved with local history.

👵 Navigating the Golden Years Column: The emotional side of downsizing and why letting go is often the hardest part

Tips for thoughtful transitions.

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from May 21-27. 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 | May 21

• May Mindfulness — 10:30 a.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
• ⭐ Romance Book Club: Vicious — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Elite Dance Studio Spring Showcase — 6 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Songwriter's Session — 6:30-9 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Music Bingo Night — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Youth Advisory Board Meeting — 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Police Advisory Board Meeting — 7-9 p.m., Sherwood Police Department

Friday | May 22

• 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 Simmer Down Duo — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Live Music with Sammy D — 8-10 p.m., Generations Sports Bar
• Cinque Cose di Notte — 6-8 p.m., Alloro Vineyard
• Mixolydians Concert — 7-9 p.m., Sherwood High School

Saturday | May 23

• Cars & Coffee — 9-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Saturday Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannery Square
• Kathak: Classical Dance from Northern India — 10-10:45 a.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Digital Navigator Tech Help — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sherwood Public Library
• Cornhole Classic/Crawdaddy Kickoff — Noon, Sherwood American Legion Post 56
• Family Matinee Series: Ballet Papalotl — 3:30 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Kill Team Warhammer game night — 6-8 p.m., Glimpse Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Jon Sherwood — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | May 24

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Pokemon League Challenge — 3-6 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Memorial Day | May 25

• 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 | May 26

• Coffee & Campfire Playdate — 8:30-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Open Painting Salon — 1:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Community Senior Center
• ⭐ Writer's Night — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore 
• OpinioNation —  6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Key Club Awards Ceremony — 6-9 p.m., Sherwood High School
• 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 27

• Table Read Club — Sherwood STAR Society
• Write Your Life — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Community Senior Center
• One Book, One Coast: "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei book discussion — 6-7 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Club Spring Choir Concert— 7-9 p.m., Sherwood High School
• Marvel Crisis Protocol — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• 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

Check with the host before attending events. The Sherwood Sun is not responsible for schedule changes.