The U.S. Marine Corps will appear at Iron Horse Casino at noon Thursday to gather toys.

The casino, located at 333 15th Street NE, Auburn, is serving as a Toys for Tots drop-off point from now until Dec. 25.

The drive is being held in association with a poker tournament. A $3,000 cash and prize give-away will be the focal point of the day’s festivities while the Marines gather toys.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy. Complimentary soda, coffee and donuts will be served courtesy of Sysco Food Service and Pepsi.

Tournament signups begin at noon.

For more information on the toy drive or tournament, please contact Lori Jerome at 253-833-7100, extension 112.

The event is being made possible by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, KGRG Radio, Downtown Harley-Davidson, Pepsi and Sysco foods.