Looking for New Years Eve plans?  We’ve got you covered. The Mill Casino is hosting an all day/all night Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Party on Saturday, December 31 featuring Prizes, Costume Contests, Triple Points and Live Music!

So break out your zoot suit, put on your favorite fedora or feathery boa, and dust off those dancing shoes and join us!

The party starts at 6 a.m. Friday morning on the casino floor where guests of The Mill Casino will receive triple points for all their play until 3 p.m. Saturday at 4 p.m. the party kicks in to high gear when players will be treated to dozens of random prize giveaways, free boogie-woogie bugle beads and sizzling hot swing music.

Come evening, The Mill will be giving guests a number of ways to celebrate the arrival of 2012.

The night’s big ticket is sure to be the Swingin’ Affair in the Salmon Room featuring the popular dance band, Soulpie will be playing everything from big band hits from the 40s, to the rockabilly beats of the 50s to the neo-swing of the 90s and beyond.

The party starts at 8:30 p.m. and includes a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop, and a $100 in prizes costume contest. Tickets are on sale now at Ko-Kwel Gifts for just $27 per person, with a $3 discount for members of the casino’s player’s club, The Mill Club.

In addition to the Salmon Room celebration, inside Warehouse 101, guests can groove for free to Phamous Phaces, while those playing slots and table games on the casino floor will be treated to more prize giveaways and a confetti-filled midnight countdown.

For those who want to feast before – or after – the evening’s festivities, The Saw Blade will be offering a $19.95 New Year’s Eve all you can eat buffet from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, followed by a $17.95 New Year’s Day brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Not sure if you have heard the news, but there is a pretty big game coming up tomorrow. College football fans all over the country will watch with anticipation as the Oregon Ducks battle it out against UCLA in the PAC-12 Football Championship Game on Friday December 2 starting at 5pm PST.

If you like most of us, you probably don’t have tickets to the game. So come out to The Mill Casino and enjoy our Game Day Buffet, specials, and more. Watching college football on one of the 7 plasma screen TVs at Warehouse 101 in The Mill Casino is the next best thing to being there! Those of you who came out to our Civil War Game event last weekend know what I am talking about.

The Mill Casino PAC-12 Football Championship Event will feature:

Beverage Specials
$12.00 for a bucket of 5 corona
$8.00 for a bucket of 5 Miller light
$8.00 for a bucket of 5 Rolling rock

W101 Championship Game Day Buffet
Friday, December 2nd 2011 Served from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM $10

B.B.Q. Beef Tri-Tip
B.B.Q. Pork Ribs
Pulled Pork
Smoked hot links
Smoked kielbasa
Hot wings
BBQ wings
Meat ball subs
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Green salad
Fresh cut potato chips
Country Bread

The 2011 Festival of Trees is November 22- December 1, 2011 at The Mill Casino. This annual event brings together local businesses, organizations and individuals to help families in need while demonstrating their holiday-decorating talents.

Many of you are familiar with our Festival of Trees logo (pictured on the right) but you probably don’t know the story behind it. If you look closely, you will see a series of paw prints in the sand.

Robert Jackson, Mill Casino graphic design extraordinaire, recently shared his story of this photo and I was so moved by his candor, I wanted to share it with you as well. Enjoy!

Remembering Biscuit -By Robert Jackson

The photo that we used in The Festival of Trees logo was the very first project I worked on for The Mill Casino. We’d only been in town for two days, and I took my wife Janet and our 7-month old puppy, Biscuit, out to the beach just before sunset. You can see Biscuit’s paw prints in the photo. I was so afraid he was going to jump right in the middle of the project before I got the picture taken.

We originally took Biscuit as a “foster dog,” to keep him until he was old enough to get his shots (a requirement before adoption), but we ended up being the ones who adopted him. Our experience with fostering dogs later helped us with the courage to become foster parents, where again, Biscuit (and our previous rescue, who also died this summer) became a great asset in helping kids through periods of personal turmoil. Biscuit may not have known it, but he became one of the ones doing the rescuing.

That’s what the Festival of Trees is about — reaching out to families who can use a lift. And when you help someone, sometimes it gives them the opportunity to help someone else. Even something non-essential at face value, such as a donated holiday tree, may give a family a little bright spot.

Donated trees aren’t the only way the Festival of Trees extends help to families. As an employee of The Mill, it’s important to me that we make gestures such as sponsoring the Festival of Trees, our holiday canned food drive slot tournament, and so many other good works throughout the year. Maybe, just maybe, someone who gets a lift from The Mill will be able to turn around and do something good for someone else. We’re all connected that way.

Biscuit passed a couple of months ago and I miss him. It’s warming to think that his paw prints have been a key part of this fundraiser for a ninth time. I don’t look at the Festival of Trees poster and see symbolism in Biscuit’s paw prints. He was just my happy boy, and that’s a memory of a happy day. But if he’s been part of something that helps more kids – more families – that would certainly be fitting.

Don’t stay at home over the Thanksgiving Holiday- come play, dine and stay at The Mill Casino! Try your luck in our new iGaming Lounge, at one of our 700 slot machines, or one of our exciting table games like Craps, BlackJack, and Roulette. Here are some of the highlights of events happening at The Mill Casino the week of November 21-27:

The Saw Blade Buffet will host their annual Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 24 from 11am to 8pm. Let us cook for you! We have it all the traditional favorites and then some: Roast Tom Turkey with Pan Gravy & Cranberry, Creamed Potatoes & Gravy, Glazed Candied Yams, Assorted Biscuits & Muffins, Holiday Salad Bar with all the Trimmings, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie and that is not all! Click here to learn more

2011 Festival of Trees Each year, The Mill Casino is transformed into a holiday wonderland with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths that are auctioned off to help benefit local families in need. The trees will be on display November 22, 2011 – December 1, 2011. FREE ADMISSION. Click here to learn more

Thanksgiving Cribbage Classic November 25- November 27, 2011: For complete information including entry fees, tournament schedules, etc. contact Larry or Donna Hassett 541-672-1474 or email at ACC@cmspan.net. Click here to learn more

Live Entertainment at Warehouse 101
Don’t miss Comedy Night on Wednesday November 23 featuring comedians Adam Norwest with Andy Wood: Two Shows 7 & 9 pm.

Merrill will be live in Warehouse 101 on Thursday November 24- Saturday November 26, 2011 9pm – 1am! This Portland based band brings you music that manages a soulful past with a blend of rhythm and rock to form a sound that transcends categories. Merrill has opened for bands such as Maroon 5 and Counting Crows, and played the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Festival in Seattle among artists like Crowded House and Kings of Leon.

Warehouse 101 Civil War Football Event on November 26, 2011 at 12:30pm PST. Watch the big game on one of our 7 plasma screen TVs! This event features trivia, free football pool, free popcorn, party favors and more!

The Mill Casino Millionaire$ Club enjoy perks and discounts and get more chances to win big! Click here to sign up for free.

Check out some of the Millionaire$ Club games happening Thanksgiving week
2x Points Mondays-Earn bonus club points twice as fast each Monday in November! (Each Monday in November)

Beginning November 20 Millionaire$ Club members can earn entries to Win a 2012 Chevy Silverado and a share of over $14,000! Grand Prize drawings December 18. Click here to learn more!

Every college football fan knows there is a pretty big game coming up right here in Oregon.   Each year, arch rivals Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers battle it out in a game that is known across the country as Civil War Football.

The rivalry between these teams runs deep and this tradition is the kind of game college football fans live for.    If you didn’t score tickets to the big game this year, watching it at at Warehouse 101 in The Mill Casino is the next best thing!

Are you a Duck or a Beaver?   Either way, don’t miss the Warehouse 101 Civil War Football Event on November 26, 2011 at 12:30pm PST (come early!).    We will feature-

Wear your colors with pride!  Support your team!  We are the place to watch the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers battle it out at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Oregon at 12:30pm PST  on Saturday, November 26.

The holidays are around the corner and we hope you will give us the opportunity to make your event an affair to remember. The event planning staff at The Mill Casino has the knowledge and the experience to arrange every detail to make your holiday event special. We take a great deal of pride in our focus on providing you the best service.

When a guest wants to organize an event here, they simply have to call our facility and we will take care of the event from start to finish. We customize everything because we want people to have a memorable experience at our facility and once they come here they continue to return- Lucinda DiNovo Sales Manager

The Mill has over 14,000 sq. ft. of comfortable and open space, gourmet catering, luxurious hotel accommodations, and sweeping bay views. The Mill Casino guests enjoy our luxurious guest rooms, a work out facility, heated indoor pool, and non stop casino entertainment and fun.  Just read some of these testimonials from happy guests and learn more about our events in this video:

Ready to get started? Just fill out our Request for Proposal with your requirements. You’ll soon be discussing your plans with a representative who knows how to make them a reality. See our Meetings page for more layouts and information.

The Mill Casino • Hotel and The Bay Area Rotary Club invite you to celebrate the upcoming holiday season at The 2011 Festival of Trees November 22- December 1, 2011. Businesses, organizations and individuals have an opportunity to help families in need while demonstrating their holiday-decorating talents.

This annual holiday-themed event raises funds for local charities. Last year’s event raised over $14,000 for local charities. This year’s goal is to raise $16,000 for such charities as Shots for Tots and Teens and The Women’s Safety and Resource Center and Coddington Place.

Participants simply choose to sponsor a tree, a wreath or pre-decorated tree by November 1, or while available trees last. Then, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 sponsors bring their chosen decorations to The Mill Casino’s Salmon Room for the annual Festival of Trees Decorating Party, complete with complimentary refreshments and holiday tunes.

Following the decorating party, a panel of judges will award the top choice in the following categories: Most Traditional, Most Elegant, Best Theme, Best Wreath, Judge’s Choice and, of course, Best of Show. The decorated trees and wreaths will be placed on display throughout the hotel lobby through Dec. 1.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, Rotary will sponsor a family viewing day to encourage families to come in and look at the trees from 1-4 p.m. Santa will be on hand and refreshments will be served.

Each tree and wreath will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during a public auction that begins promptly at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in The Mill’s Salmon Room. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow potential bidders to take one more look at the trees.

The fully decorated trees will be delivered (up to 30 miles away) to the winning bidder’s home or office by a member of the Bay Area Rotary. Auction winners may request to have their tree donated to a needy family.

The Mill Casino • Hotel contributes to the purchase of the trees and wreaths so that sponsorship and auction proceeds from the Festival of Trees can go directly to local charities. In addition, local vendors are used when purchasing trees and wreaths for this Bay Area fundraiser.

Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in helping those in need are encouraged to participate by sponsoring and/or decorating a tree and/or wreath. To learn more about how to get involved with this event, contact Festival Coordinator, Debbie Webb at 541-808-1969.

Looking for some good times on Halloween?  The Mill Casino will be a hot spot all weekend! Check out some of the events happening:

In the Casino:
Random Drawings October 29 & 30 11 am to 11 pm.  Just play table games or slots using your Millionaire$ Club card for a chance to win your share of $5,000…up to $500 a whack in Random Drawings!

Costume Party:
Get your Monster Mash on at The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 3nd Annual Halloween Monster Bash on Saturday, October 29, 2011 in The Salmon Room West! All guests (21 and older) are welcome to attend this event!

Tickets are $30.00 Per Guest $55.00 per couple and are available through KoKwel Gifts located at The Mill Casino. Call 800.953.4800 or 541.756.8800 for info.  Tickets include:

• Entertainment with Live Band, Border Patrol
• Chances to win to Fabulous Prizes in the Costume Contest and Dance Contest
• A Mexican Dinner served from 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Live Music at Warehouse 101 with Mr. Wizard October 28-October 29, 2011 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
The Mr. Wizard band has long been one of the premier rock cover bands in the Northwest. They bring a high degree of musicianship and versatility to their shows ~ shifting easily from rock to funk, blues, country and even reggae. Mr. Wizard is not your average cover band they are consummate professionals who consistently exceed expectations and never disappoint.

97.3 Hot Country K-Shore and The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park present Texaco Country Showdown November 19, 2011

The Texaco Country Showdown is America’s largest country music talent search. It begins each spring with over 450 local talent contests throughout the US. Winners advance to their State competitions and compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals.

Last month, the Randy Nicholson Band won the Texaco Country Showdown Oregon State Final and will advance to the Western Regional Finals held here on November 19, 2011 to compete with other country music acts.

The winner of The Western Regional Finals will receive an all-expense-paid trip to in Nashville to compete in the prestigious National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN for a chance to win $100,000 and the coveted title, “Best New Act in Country Music.”

Tickets for the Western Regional Finals are $7 and are on sale at KoKwel Gifts at The Mill Casino or at the door. Children 8 and under are FREE.

The Randy Nicholson Band from Oregon will Compete in the Western Regional Finals