MSSF 2025 Annual Holiday Dinner
     Dinner Captain: Lou Prestia
When: Monday, December 15, 2025: 6pm - 900pm
Where: Hall of Flowers (aka County Fair Building)
             9th Avenue & Lincoln Way; Golden Gate Park; San Francisco

To register, click on this link 
https://mms.mssf.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MSSF&evid=59760367
... or go the "members only" area of mssf.org and follow the prompts there.

Program: Appetizers (mushroom theme encouraged)
                Festive Musical Entertainment
                Gift Exchange  (bring a wrapped gift to participate)
                Dinner with Fellow Fungal Enthusiasts (see menu below)
                 (BYOB)

Holiday Dinner Menu
Cedar Planked Wild Salmon
   or 
Marinated Tofu Steaks
Mashed Potatoes w/ Wild Mushroom Gravies
Roasted Kabocha Squash w/ Shared Culture Miso
Winter Greens & Persimmon Salad
Marzipan Christmas Cake
Coffee & Tea

APPETIZERS: Everyone is encouraged to bring an appetizer -- preferably one containing mushrooms -- for sharing with the group before the main meal.

GIFT EXCHANGE: Bring a wrapped gift of any value to participate in a festive exchange.

Price: $30 MSSF Members; Guests $45 (kids 1/2 price). Payment at the event only, by cash, check, or Venmo.  (This fee defrays cost of food and incidentals; MSSF is providing the venue as a member perk.)  Additionally, you must bring: table covering, dishes, cutlery, and beverage of choice (plus a container for carrying home dirty dishes and any leftovers); these are not provided.  

COVID-19 and FLU NOTE:  Please do NOT register for or attend this event if you either (1) are not fully vaccinated against covid-19, or (2) are feeling unwell or experiencing any cold or covid symptom. 

Problems registering? Call MSSF Culinary Group co-chair Paul Lufkin (415-515-1593)