NHPTV 40th SPRING AUCTION IS UNDERWAY!

10-Night Event Raises Funds for NHPTV’s Programs and Services

In 2013: 10 nights. 1,000 volunteers. 3,000 donors. 5,000 items.
40 years of the NHPTV Spring Auction: Over 100,000 donations. Over 10,000 volunteers.
And more than $12 million raised to support NHPTV’s award-winning programs, educational services and community initiatives! (DURHAM, April 22, 2013) – Get your bidder number ready! The live 40h New Hampshire Public Television Spring Auction begins Friday, April 26th at 6 p.m., and continues nightly through May 5th on NHPTV PRIME and live online at nhptv.org/auction! Every year the NHPTV AUCTION promotes thousands of small and large regional businesses, local artists, restaurants, vacation spots, and recreational opportunities during this 10-day event that connects NHPTV with generous community supporters. Radio and TV personalities, community leaders and long-time friends of NHPTV serve as guest auctioneers – and some of them have been on board since the Auction began 40 years ago! As Peg Reeves, a volunteer since the Auction began in 1973 tells it, “The “Mother of Auction,” Katie Wheeler (of Durham), asked me to help out. I started because I had a young family and I couldn't afford to support the channel financially the way I wanted to...but I could give time.” The co-chair of the Auction, Richard Shepherd (whose family members have long been involved in the Auction) says, “I generally take my vacation during Auction...come and try it -- you'll going to have blast and it’s for a great cause!” Auction enthusiasts outside NHPTV’s viewing area can enjoy the Auction buzz, via a live web videostream at www.nhptv.org ! Online bidding is underway on exciting and unique items at nhptv.org/auction, such as: • A 2013 Toyota Prius v, which offers industry-leading hybrid technology and amazing fuel economy, donated by Your New England Toyota Dealer • Lunch with award-winning PBS filmmaker Ken Burns • A hike with Willem Lange, and being a part of NHPTV’s Windows to the Wild program as they film a new episode! • Getaways galore! Dine out in style, take a trip to the Azores, sail to the Isles of Shoals, get in some golfing, plan a ski or spa vacation or fill your summer with visits to local attractions and the arts • Sports items: a commemorative replica of the Stanley Cup, tickets to NASCAR races, signed hockey sticks, and Red Sox tickets • Fantastic home improvement items from Ultimate Bath Showroom, Freedom Bath Products, LLC, Reeds Ferry Sheds and C.A.B. Services Looking for unique works of art? Preview the Virtual Gallery at www.nhptv.org/auction and bid online for items by local artisans including jewelry, stoneware, framed paintings and photographs, and other handcrafted pieces. These juried items and many more are offered during Gallery Night, Wednesday, May 1st. Special interest items for sports enthusiasts and “do-it yourselfers” also will be featured during Auction theme nights. This year’s goal is $400,000, which will support NHPTV’s quality programs and services. “The combination of thousands of generous donors and excited bidders results in NHPTV raising funds essential to keeping our viewers’ favorite programs on the air. We’re grateful to everyone who helps make this one-of-a-kind event possible each year,” notes Director of Auction Judy Pinkham. “And we’re especially appreciative of our more than 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers – they’re key to making our Auction a success!” Friday, April 26 Back to 1974 Night Saturday, April 27 How-To Night Sunday, April 28 Favorite Hat/Downton Abbey Night Monday, April 29 Sports Night Tuesday, April 30 Tropical Night Wednesday, May 1 Black Tie/Gallery Night Thursday, May 2 Home, Garden & Agriculture Night Friday, May 3 Celebrate NH Night Saturday, May 4 Your PBS Favorites Night Sunday, May 5 Auction FANatic Celebration Night There’s still time to volunteer or donate. Call the Auction Office at (603) 868-4432 or go online at www.nhptv.org/auction. New Hampshire Public Television counts on each donation and bid to provide award-winning PBS and local programs, as well as educational and community services to Northern New England.

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