SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – There is still time to register for a Spirit of the Season Christmas food basket for those in need in the south Lake County area.

More than 100 families have registered to date, however Spirit of the Season reports that it can accommodate 150 families on a first-come, first-served basis for those who live in Middletown, Cobb or Hidden Valley Lake.

Registration closes on Dec. 9 so act now by calling JoAnn Harmon at 707-987-4704.

The registrations for the wish tree portion of Spirit of the Season has already ended and is now closed.

Anyone wishing to assist Spirit of the Season can send a tax-deductible donation to SOS, P. O. Box 1468, Middletown, CA 95461.

To date the group has received $5,025.

Spirit of the Season thanks all the businesses and individuals for their generous offerings as they continue to support the program.

Spirit of the Season is not a part of any other holiday fundraising effort receiving all of its donations directly from the public.

Those wishing to purchase a gift for a child will find wish trees at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tri-Counties Bank, WestAmerica Bank, Mulligan’s and HVL Realty.

Please remember to bring that unwrapped gift back by Dec. 9 to the place from which you took the wish tree bell.

Contact Sandy Tucker regarding the wish trees at 707-987-0263.