Seasons Greetings from Portland, Oregon! This is Sandy Streit. The Oregon Ferret Assoc is having its annual Xmas party on Dec 12, and the public is invited. Time is Noon till 3. Location is 11640 SW Parkway, Beaverton, OR. For more detailed directions, view our website at www.oregon-ferret.org. Potluck starts at noon. The OFA will be furnishing a roasted turkey. Please bring a dish to share, and your own plates and silverware. A brief business meeting for the members will start at 1. After the meeting, the highlight of the event begins--the ferret gift exchange. For each ferret that wishes to participate, bring a wrapped ferret-appropriate gift, max value $5. You will receive 1 numbered ticket per gift. All gifts will be smeared with Nutrastat and placed on the floor. When your ferret's number is drawn, your ferret is placed amongst the gifts. The first present licked is the ferret's choice. Fun for all! Additional attractions: Jeanne Carley will make a brief appearance Live Xmas music, and maybe some ferret-related carols The Ferret Fun Factory will have a table of merchandise OFA merchandise--Purchase a T-shirt or OFA coffee mug Ferret Playground to entertain the fur-kids Hope to see you there! [Posted in FML issue 2517]