MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Twin Pine Casino & Hotel is having a promotion to help families in need throughout the Lake County area.

Twin Pine is offering $5 in free play for patrons who bring in three nonperishable food items during the month of November. One free play per person, per day.

All canned and dried food items collected will be donated to the Spirit of the Season.

Last year the casino collected more than 8,000 canned and dried food items.

“We are happy to be a part of this community effort to help the needy and be able to participate in such a worthwhile cause,” said Tribal Council Chairman Carl Rivera of the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, which owns and operates the Casino.

If anyone is interested in donating more food items or making a tax-deductible donation to the Spirit of the Season effort, contact Hedy Montoya at 707-987-8139.

Twin Pine Casino & Hotel is also celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Faire at the casino on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The holiday faire is free to attend and will feature a wide assortment of holiday themed gift items. The event provides a perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and also to support local vendors and artisans throughout the area. Get your Christmas shopping done early.