The Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association (CRGVA) is an incorporated non-profit organization with over 55 businesses and attractions as members. Its mission is to promote the visitor industry in the entire Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area on a regional, national and international level by creating and promoting an image of the gorge as an attractive overnight destination area; marketing the communities and the area's entire inventory of existing marketing strategies and programs; and representing the interests of the entire Gorge visitor industry. The organization is managed by a twelve member board consisting of 2 representatives per county from the six Gorge counties: Hood River County, Multnomah County, Wasco County in Oregon; and Clark, Klickitat and Skamania in Washington. The CRGVA began activities in 1990, and meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, except for August and December.

Location: 404 W 2nd St, The Dalles Oregon 97058 Telephone Toll Free: 800-98-GORGE Fax 541-296-6635

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12 Rickreall Christmas Pageant Rickreall December 10 thru December 12 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28 History of Communities on the Lower Umpqua River Reedsport continuing thru December 17 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5

Other upcoming events include: Redhawk Winery Festival Salem November 21 thru November 29 Christmas Community Bazaar Gold Beach December 5 Holiday Celebration & Parade Sisters November 28 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28 Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13