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How we move through our community affects safety, access, and quality of life - now and in the future.
At our Winter Transportation Open House, you can learn how planned transportation projects aim to improve:
✔️ Safety
✔️ Mobility
✔️ Connectivity
Join us and be part... of shaping what comes next.

📅 January 28, 2026 | 📍 City of Sherwood, City Hall, Community Room

🚧❄️ Save the Date – Winter Transportation Open House ❄️🚧

Join us on Wednesday, January 28 to learn about upcoming transportation improvements in our community. We’ll be sharing information on the Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update, Elwert/Edy roadway realignment ...feasibility study, and other capital improvement projects.

📍 City of Sherwood, City Hall, Community Room
📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 PM

Stop by, ask questions, and share your thoughts -we hope to see you there!

🎄✨ Merry Christmas, Sherwood! ✨🎄
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas and a safe, happy New Year. Our City offices will reopen tomorrow, and will be closed again on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

In case you missed it, be sure to enjoy our new snowflake... lights downtown - they’re adding some extra sparkle to the season! ❄️

🌧️Rainy Week Ahead - Be Prepared, Sherwood!

We’re expecting heavy rain this week, so now is a great time to plan ahead. Sandbags are available for residents at our Public Works sandbag station.

If you notice any street flooding or storm-related issues, Public Works is on ...call and ready to assist. ☎️503-625-5722

🍂Leaf Pick-Up Program Update

Our Leaf Pick-Up Program is running about 1 week behind due to a leaf vacuum truck needing repairs. Today we expect to finish the first round of leaf pick-up in Area 3, and crews have started the second round in Area 1.

We're working hard to ...get each area completed and back on schedule - including having a crew work this Saturday, December 6. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize about any inconvenience this has caused.

Our leaf pick-up map can be found by clicking below - please note it includes our original projected dates.

www.sherwoodoregon.gov

www.sherwoodoregon.gov

🎨✨ WE’RE HIRING! Temporary Arts Center Assistant ✨🎭

Sherwood Center for the Arts | Up to 30 hrs/week | Starts ASAP

Love the arts? Enjoy working with people? Want to be part of a creative, community-focused team? The City of Sherwood is looking for a Temporary Arts ...Center Assistant to help support events, classes, marketing, and day-to-day operations at the Sherwood Center for the Arts!

What You’ll Do:

🎭 Assist with arts classes, events & the Family Matinee Series
📣 Help create marketing materials + manage social media posts
🎨 Support gallery setup/takedown & arts programming
💻 Enter class listings, print rosters, and assist with scheduling
👋 Provide excellent customer service and facility tours
🔧 Help track tech equipment & coordinate repairs
📅 Work with teaching artists, vendors & performers

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

✔ Has 4 years of experience in arts admin or local government
✔ Communicates clearly & professionally
✔ Brings creativity, flexibility & strong problem-solving skills
✔ Loves working with the public and supporting community arts
✔ Has social media and marketing experience

Why Apply?

While we go through the process of hiring for a Permanent Program and Event Coordinator, this temporary position offers hands-on arts experience, a supportive team, and the chance to help shape creative programming for our community.

👉 Apply today—position will be filled ASAP!
🔗 https://cityofsherwood.bamboohr.com/careers

📍 Sherwood Center for the Arts
For questions, contact: Lydia McEvoy, HR Director (503 625 4201) #hiringnow #hiringalert #cityofsherwoodoregon #sherwoodcenterforthearts

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🦃 Thanksgiving Holiday Closures 🦃

City of Sherwood offices - including the Library - will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Please also note:
📚 The Library will close early at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 26 ...and will reopen at 10:00am on Saturday, November 29.

We wish everyone a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🧡

Are you ready for the rainy season? The City of Sherwood Public Works Department is here to help! We offer free sand and sandbags for Sherwood residents to use in areas around their homes that may be prone to flooding.

The sandbag station is self-serve, available 24/7, and located at 15527... SW Willamette Street.

📣 Sherwood Businesses: It’s Time to Get Ready for 2026!

If you own or operate a business in Sherwood, we’re here to help you gear up for another successful year. All new and existing businesses will need a 2026 business license, and we’ve made the process simple.

Use the ...links below for:
✅ New business license applications
✅ Renewal forms
✅ Helpful business resources and support

Thank you for being part of Sherwood’s vibrant and growing business community. We appreciate everything you do to strengthen our local economy and keep Sherwood thriving! 💼✨

🔗 Business License Applications & Renewals:
https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/business-development/business-license/

🔗 Business Resources:
https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/business-resources/

📧 Questions? Contact us at:
businesslicensing@sherwoodoregon.gov

🚧Road Closure Notice: SW Timbrel Lane🚧

SW Timbrel Lane will be closed between SW Middleton Rd and SW Sunset Blvd on the following dates for curb ramp construction:

🔹 Friday, November 21 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
🔹 Monday, November 24 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

These ...temporary closures allow crews to safely pour new curb ramps without impacting traffic on SW Sunset Blvd and 99W.

➡️For more details about the Sunset–Timbrel Pedestrian Signal & ADA Curb Ramps Project, please visit the project webpage: https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/projects/sunset-timbrel-pedestrian-signal-and-ada-curb-ramps/

➡️A detour map is included below. To view it in more detail visit: https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Timbrel-Closure-Sunset-to-Middleton.pdf