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🌧️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.

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🎨✨ 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

🚧Road Work Update🚧
Thanks to improving weather conditions, pavement striping and markings on SW Sunset Blvd (the section between SW Main/Ladd Hill and SW Cinnamon Hills) are scheduled to take place tomorrow, November 18, beginning at 10am.

Here's what to expect⬇️
...⏱️Lane closures will begin at 10am
🚦 One lane will remain open, with flaggers directing traffic
⏳ Work will take a few hours to complete

Please anticipate delays and consider alternative routes during the striping operation. Read more about the SW Sunset Blvd Pavement Rehabilitation Project here: https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/projects/sunset-blvd-pavement-rehab/

What’s happening in Old Town?

You may have noticed brush and tree removal taking place at 15665 SW Willamette Street. This work, which will take approximately two weeks, prepares the site for a new private housing development that was previously approved through the City’s land use ...process.

While some vegetation must be removed to meet construction, parking, utility, and access requirements, the project will include new landscaping, plantings, and site improvements that help maintain the long-term character of Old Town.

We appreciate your patience during this work. If you have questions, please contact the Planning Department at planning@sherwoodoregon.gov
or 503-625-4226.

🔗 Project details and application materials:

Old Town Multi-Family (Rock Point) - City of Sherwood

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting Agenda Click here to view the Staff Report and New Exhibits for 10.28.2025 October 28, 2025, at 7 PM Regular...

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City buildings -with the exception of the Sherwood Center for the arts- will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. The Sherwood Center for the Arts will be open to host their annual Veterans Day Brunch from 11:00am-12:30pm to honor all Veterans for their service and dedication! This ...event is free and open to the public.