The Mt. Hood National Forest will be accepting proposals for new recreation events to add to the existing events already occurring throughout the year. Ten permits will be available, and if there are more applicants than permits available, a lottery system will be used. Proposals for events in 2018 will be accepted between September 1 and November 1 of this year. All new proposals will be reviewed under a specific criteria intended to diversify recreation opportunities, reduce overlap with existing events, and increase opportunities for youth-focused events. Detailed information and applications are available on the Mt. Hood National Forest website or by calling 503-668-1640. Interested groups are encouraged to contact the forest before developing new proposals.