💡 Newsletter: Th3 Electric launches in Sherwood

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Issue 45 | Thursday, August 27, 2026

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

In this week's edition, we cover Sherwood's newest electrician company Th3 Electric, and how the Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center is reframing aging right here in Sherwood. We also have information on Governor Kotek's proclamation of August as National Emergency Awareness Month in Oregon.

Next, check out our contributed monthly columns The Garden Corner and The Whole Tooth. Plus, the Sherwood Historical Society writes about the community's responsibility for stewardship of local — and family — history.

Don't forget to weigh in on our latest reader survey to let us know your favorite summer events in Sherwood!

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:

⚡ Th3 Electric aims to tackle electrical needs of Sherwood

A new electrician is in town.

🌱 Reframing aging in Washington County

Culture is shifting around age at Sherwood's Marjorie Stewart Community Center.

🚨 Governor Kotek proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon.

🌻 Reader Survey: What's your favorite Sherwood summer event?

Weigh in by taking our survey!

🦷 Whole Tooth Column: Behind the scenes of dental implants

New Smiles Dental demystifies the process and recovery of dental implants.

🫖 Sherwood Historical Society Column: On stewardship

This is the story of stewardship, and how our columnist earned the Wells family meat platter.

🌺 The Garden Corner Column: Three-ring babysitter

"The one weekend where I dared to leave the entire circus under secondary command happened to be the hottest one of the summer." 

🗓️ What's happening in Sherwood this week?

Here is what's on our calendar from August 27-September 2. 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 | Aug 27

• Cardio Drumming — 2:30 p.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Paint with Friends — 5-8 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• ⭐ Classic Literature Book Club: Lonesome Dove, part 2 — 5:30 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Music Bingo Thursdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing Company
• Traffic Safety Board meeting — 7-8 p.m., Sherwood City Hall

Friday | Aug 28

• Chair Yoga — 10:45 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• Karina's Kitchen Takeover: Quesadillas — 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 56
• Friday Night Magic: The Gathering Draft — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Live Music with Melody Jordan — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Saturday | August 29

• Cars & Coffee — 8-11 a.m., Langer's Entertainment Center parking lot
• Saturday Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannery Square
• Magic: The Gathering standard showdown — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Craft Bash — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Little Wishes Children's Boutique
• Live Music with Scott G Tetas House Garcia — 7-9:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Sunday | August 30

• Trivia Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Tack Room
• Live Music with Bernie Simms — 1-4 p.m., Blakeslee Vineyard Estate
• Pokemon World Championship Celebration — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare

Monday | August 31

• Last Day of Summer Reading — Sherwood Public Library
• Mah Jong — 10 a.m., Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• 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 | September 1                 

• Library Card Sign-up Month — Sherwood Public Library
• ⭐ Open Craft 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 City Council meeting — 7-8 p.m., Sherwood City Hall
• Trivia Tuesday — 7-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

Wednesday | September 2

• Shakespeare Club — Sherwood Theatre & Arts Resource Society
• Let's Talk Aging: Healthy Aging — 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center
• ⭐ Young Writer's Workshop — 4-6 p.m., Sherwood Bookstore
• Marvel Crisis Protocol — 6-9 p.m., Glimpses of Wonder and Warfare
• Bingo — 6-7:30 p.m., Generations Sports Bar & Grill
• Trivia in the Tack Room — 6-8 p.m., The Tack Room
• Trivia Wednesdays — 6:30-8:30 p.m., BearKat Brewing
• Bunco Nights — 6:30-8:30 p.m., 503 Uncorked

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