Santa Claus will be present for photos with the Swissies! (a word of caution about Santa and small children...in an effort to disarm and calm some of our more excitable Swissies, Santa often has to remove hat and beard to present a more familiar face. Perhaps this is just Swissy Santa...and not the real Santa, of course.)

Games and Contests will include but are not limited to: Longest Tail! Tallest Dog! "My Dog Can Do That!" Swissy Sock Relay, and more!

This is a great time to not only learn about what's happening, but also to learn about how YOU can get involved!

For those ordering lunch, please send your selection (from the following menu) to Rob by Friday, November 25th. The cost is $8.50 per person. Please bring payment (check or cash) the event. Menu Options: Option #1 Sandwich Chips and pickles are included with all sandwiches Choices: (unless otherwise noted, bread is your choice of homemade potato or wheat) Beary Turkey Roast turkey breast with cream cheese, cranberry sauce and alfalfa sprouts Tyler's Turkey Roast turkey breast with cheddar, caramelized red onions, and basil aioli grilled on homemade focaccia The Robin Hood Black Forest ham with provolone, tomato, green leaf lettuce & dijonnaise Hummus Yummus Homemade hummus, tzaziki, and tapenade with cucumber, tomato, red onions, and fresh spinach in a warm pita Vegetarian Hummus OR Herb cream cheese with avocado, cucumber, green leaf, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and shredded carrots Ides of March Chicken Caesar Grilled chicken breast with Parmesan and House Caesar wrapped in a soft pita with crispy romaine Tuna Melt Traditional grill with tomatoes and Tillamook cheddar Emerald City BLTA Sticky twist on the original with caramelized bacon, crisp green leaf, tomato, avocado, and basil aioli Option #2 Salad Choices: Autumn Smoked Chicken & Wild Greens House smoked chicken tossed into mixed greens with herbed chevre, apples, pecans, caramelized red onion, sun-dried tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette Demeter's Feast Fresh spinach, feta, dried cranberries, grapes, pears, red onion, and walnuts tossed in pink peppercorn feta dressing with apple slices Caesar Crisp romaine tossed with caesar dressing, croutons, and asiago Wild Greens (you can order this one w/ half a sandwich instead of a whole sandwich) Mixed wild greens tossed in homemade balsamic vinaigrette Option #3 1/2 Sandwich with Small Wild Greens Salad Lunch will be coming from the Honey Bear Bakery in Bothell, WA, and desserts, cookies, and teas will be provided by Fresh Flours Bakery in Seattle. They are both great places to eat, offer amazing food, and were quite generous in working out a deal with our club. In addition to the items above, there will be a variety of beverages, veggie/cheese trays, and cookies and pastries available for everyone's use.

It is very important that you RSVP with your lunch selection(s) no later than next Friday, November 25th!!

There are a few inexpensive, dog-friendly hotels in the area for those wishing to stay the night before, contact Rob or Kristie for recommendations (they live in Bothell and are about 2 miles from the party site).