2nd Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
2016-09-30 19:00 - 2016-10-02 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Or
We are excited to present the 2nd annual Fall Festival of the Arts in celebration of our Artist Community and the West Columbia Gorge!
Join the Celebration with activities on 3 days:
9/30, 10/1, & 10/2
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CLICK BUTTON BELOW.

9/30 Friday at 7pm: Mt. Hood Community College Theater: Join us as the Portland Columbia Symphony performs a concert with music by John Williams. The last piece of music will be “Witches of Eastwick” and Brad Lorang will create a Painting (brushstrokes to music) as it is being performed. Enjoy a bit of Wine and Dessert (yum, Chocolate) while you view some additional pieces of art in our Silent Auction. These additional pieces of art are from local artists inspired by another concert piece provided by The Portland Columbia Symphony. How are they all “inspired” by the same piece but have different ideas? Cost $35.00 per person (Seniors & Students $30.00)
10/1 Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm: Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale: The Festival fun continues at the Glenn Otto Park with over 40 Artists in the park…featuring:Illuminations of the Columbia Gorge by Renowned Artist Gary Fenske (see GaryFenskenewsrelease), Pavilions, Artists, Food & Beverages, and Music Northwest!
10/1 Saturday 5:30 pm: Dinner & Theater at the Yoshida Ballroom: After the park closes, 250 lucky guests will join together to have Dinner & Theater at the Yoshida Ballroom located on the Yoshida Estate in Troutdale (across from Riverview Restaurant, 29311 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR 97060). Starting at 5:30 for cocktails with time to view the Silent Auction and visit before Dinner starts at 6:00 pm. At 7:00pm the exciting Pulitzer winning Comedy ART will begin. Produced by our local & well-known Actor/Director Tobias Anderson ART–A wonderful comedy about “ART”–a must see! Cost is $65.00 per person & tickets are limited so call today, #503-669-7473!
10/2 Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm: Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale: return to Glenn Otto Park and the Galleries of Troutdale to visit the Artists, Pavilions, and the local Galleries that have exciting creations. At “HIGH NOON”- 1:30 pm join the fun of a QUICK DRAW by invited artists. They will have 90 minutes to create a special piece of art and you will get to watch the process and creativity. Bid boxes will be available while they are working to start the bidding! At 1:30 we will move into the Sam Cox building for the live Auction of these exciting and created pieces. The live auction starting bid will be from the bid boxes so plan to be there and not miss your special piece of art. Share some Wine with Artists and have fun! The auction will end about 3:30pm leaving an hour or so for you to return to visit the artists in the park to get that one piece you have not yet purchased! The park and event closes at 5:00 pm culminating a fun-filled weekend of Artists…another local industry within the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce.
Do not miss a moment of the excitement in support of our local community & artists!

Local Candidate Forum
2016-10-03 18:30 - 21:00 | The Kellogg Room at Troutdale Policing Community Center, 234 SW Kendall Ave, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
The West Columbia Gorge Chamber Government Affairs Committee is bringing you their first public candidate forum on October 3rd at 6:30pm. Come meet your local candidates at the Kellogg Room at the Troutdale Policing Community Center.

Chamber AM Networking / US Bank
2016-10-05 07:30 - 09:00 | US BANK, 2541 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Patti is inviting all of our Chamber Members and guests to join her at US Bank – Troutdale (Cherry Park Market) on Wednesday, October 5th. The fun starts at 7:30 am and wraps up at 9:00 am. This is a great event to introduce others to the Chamber!

Chamber AM Networking / The Chapel
2016-10-12 07:30 - 09:00 | The Chapel, 27132 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
David is inviting all of our Chamber Members and guests to join him a The Chapel (227132 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR 97060) on Wednesday, October 12th. The fun starts at 7:30 am and wraps up at 9:00 am. This is a great event to introduce others to the Chamber!

Chamber Networking AM / Combined East County Chamber Event
2016-10-21 07:20 - 09:00 | Greater Gresham Baptist Church, 3848 NE Division Street, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
Two of the three Chambers of East County will be joining together for All East County Networking Event. The Location of this event will be at The Greater Gresham Baptist Church (3848 NE Division Street, Gresham, Oregon 97030). IMPORTANT: Please note the change of Day of the week and Time. This event will be held on Friday October 21st. The fun starts at 7:20 am and wraps up at 9:00 am. This is a great event to introduce others to the Chamber!

No Networking PM Tonight
2016-10-26 | Or
Thank you for your interest, but we will not be hosting a Networking PM Tonight.

LOL: Learn Over Lunch Chamber Networking for November
2016-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Ristorante Di Pompello, 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States
Lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello
Guest Speaker: Ali Peret, Ali Peret Design Studio Jewelry, 253 E Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale
Ali Peret will be our guest speaker. He will discuss his design techniques, his beautiful store and we will see a sampling of his amazing jewelry creations. We hope all members will attend and bring guests for a delicious lunch at Ristorante Di Pompello, network with other members and meet Ali.
Ali grew up in New York where he studied art. In 1974 he moved to Southern California where his explorations with painting, wood stone carving and silk screening led to his fascination with jewelry. He discovered the Oregon Coast in 1976 and moved here to study jewelry design and fabrication at Thundering Seas in Depoe Bay. Ali discovered his life-long passion. He established his jewelry business in Troutdale in 1990. His designs include one of a kind and limited edition pieces utilizing fine diamonds, deep luster pearls and exotic gems from around the world. He also repairs jewelry.
5 Lunch entrees to choose from, $15/person inclusive.

AM Chamber Networking Event / Shades to Remember
2016-11-09 07:30 - 09:00 | Or
Polly is inviting all of our Chamber Members and guests to join her at Marks NW Table (331 N Main Street Gresham Oregon) on Wednesday, November 9th. The fun starts at 7:30 am and wraps up at 9:00 am. This is a great event to introduce others to the Chamber!
