🎓 Newsletter: St. Francis School to expand

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Issue 5 | Thursday, October 30

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

In this week's edition, we cover the city's land use hearing for the St. Francis School's expansion plans; why locals are contesting the Magness Tree Farm auction; what's on the November 4 general election ballot in Sherwood; and 10 local things to do for Halloween.

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— Jules Rogers, founder, editor, neighbor

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Let's get straight to the news:

🏫 St. Francis School expansion goes to land use hearing

Sherwood's only private K-8 school is planning a $6.5 million expansion of facilities to better serve students.

🌲 Neighbors contest Magness Tree Farm auction

The World Forestry Center has plans for a sealed-bid auction on Magness Memorial Tree Farm to take place November 12. Meanwhile, the Ladd Hill Neighborhood Association is urging the Forestry Center to cancel or suspend the auction, saying the property is a wildlife sanctuary gifted for public benefit.

☑️ What’s on my November ballot in Sherwood?

The November 4 general election has two county-wide property tax levies, for the libraries and for public safety.

🎃 10 things to do in and near Sherwood for Halloweek

Here’s where to trick-or-treat, trunk-or-treat, enter a costume contest, or see a spooky street show in Sherwood and nearby. Some of these events may have already passed, so make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the weekly calendar updates as they come!

☀️ Letter from the editor: Welcome to the Sherwood Sun!

Our mission is to always cover only hyperlocal news from civics and education to business and events. Always local, always free, always dedicated to serving neighbors.

What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here's what's on our full calendar from October 30-November 6. Don't miss out on your favorite local events going on right here in Sherwood!

Got an event to share with the community? Contact us! Want to sponsor the calendar, and get your events featured every time? Reach out!

Today | October 30

• Board Game Club — 6-9 p.m., Langer's Entertainment Center
• Songwriter's Uncorked— 6:30-9 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• Bingo Night — 7-8 p.m., BearKat Brewing
• Pirates of Pinehurst final shows — 7, 7:30, 8 p.m., Southwest Pinehurst Court

Halloween | October 31

• Fall Harvest Festival final day — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Red Berry Barn
• Trick-or-Treat in Old Town — 3-6 p.m., Robin Hood Plaza
• Adult Halloween Costume Party — 7-11:45 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | November 1

• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., 21650 S.W. Langer Farms Pkwy.

Sunday | November 2

• ⏱️ Daylight Savings Time
• Pixar Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Tack Room at Langer's
• Lolati Fall Wine Club Party — Noon-3 p.m., Our Table Cooperative
• Community Chess Drop-in — 1-4 p.m., Sherwood Public Library

Monday | November 3

• City of Sherwood curbside leaf pickup starts
• Brewery Bingo — 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Tack Room at Langer's
• Singles Speed Dating ages 50+ — 7-8 p.m., 503 Uncorked
• City of Sherwood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting — 7 p.m., City Hall

Tuesday | November 4

• 🗳️ Election Day
• Sherwood City Council — 7-8 p.m., City Hall
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked