10-Night Event Raises Funds for NHPTV’s Programs and Services
(DURHAM, May 4, 2010) – Get your bidder number ready! The 37th Annual New Hampshire Public Television Spring Auction begins Friday, May 7th at 6 p.m., and continues live nightly through Sunday, May 16th! Over the years, the Spring Auction has promoted thousands of small and large regional businesses, local artists, restaurants, vacation spots, and recreational opportunities in this 10-day event that connects NHPTV with generous community supporters. Each night features special guest auctioneers such as U.S. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, NH Speaker of the House Terie Norelli, WMUR meteorologist Josh Judge, Granite State Challenge host Jim Jeannotte, Roadside Stories host Bob Wilson, and WCSH 6 Portland News Center anchorman Pat Callaghan. Be sure to watch for your favorite radio personalities, too! Auction Director Trish Ballantyne hopes to raise more than $450,000 this year to help support NHPTV’s quality programs and services. “This is a one-of-a-kind community event that brings together more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers, thousands of generous donors and enthusiastic bidders and dozens of valued local sponsors. They all play a critical role in helping us raise money to sustain your favorite NHPTV programs and we are extremely grateful for their support. It’s never too late to get in on the Auction buzz – so consider yourself invited!”Online bidding is already underway on exciting and unique Superboard items at www.nhptv.org/auction. Here’s a sampling of Superboard offerings:• Harmonize between man, nature and machine with the 3rd generation 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid, donated by Your New England Toyota Dealer; it’s valued at $24,750. • Escape to exciting destinations like the Azores, Hawaii, St. Maarten and Costa Rica; cruise to the Greek Islands on Variety Cruises or explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with Tauck World Discovery!• Stay right here in New England at a cozy B&B in the White Mountains, dine out in style, sail to the Isles of Shoals, plan a ski or spa vacation or fill your summer with visits to local attractions and the arts!• Enjoy an outdoor adventure with our production crew and be a part of an NHPTV Windows to the Wild program shoot!• If home improvement is on your list, consider items from California Closets, Jewett Farms & Co. Cabinetmakers, Seacoast Mills Building Supply, Reeds Ferry Sheds, Ultimate Bath Showroom and C.A.B. Services.• The Superboard also features unique items such as a snow cat ride to the summit of Mt. Washington from the Mt. Washington Observatory and a composting toilet from NH Solar Stores, as well as golf memberships, summer camps, timeshares and graduate school courses…all awaiting high bids!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 will be offered during Gallery Night, Wednesday, May 12th. Other special interest items for everyone from the sports enthusiast to the “do-it yourselfer” will be featured during Auction theme nights.Friday, May 7 Retro/Tie-Dye Night Saturday, May 8 How-To NightSunday, May 9 Favorite Hat NightMonday, May 10 Sports NightTuesday, May 11 Tropical NightWednesday, May 12 Black Tie/Gallery NightThursday, May 13 Home, Garden & Agriculture Night Friday, May 14 Mardi Gras NightSaturday, May 15 Travel NightSunday, May 16 Auction FANatic Celebration!Bidding during the Auction is easy. Simply call the toll-free number on your TV screen, tell the operator the number of the item you want, state your highest bid and give your name, address and phone number. “Express Bidder” numbers also are available to speed your bids through! And, via a live web videostream, people outside NHPTV’s viewing area can enjoy the Auction buzz, too!Remember, there’s still time to volunteer or donate. Donations valued at $75 or more are accepted throughout the Auction. Call the Auction Office at (603) 868-4432 or go online at www.nhptv.org/auction. Every donation and bid helps New Hampshire Public Television provide award-winning PBS and local programs to more than 500,000 Northern New England viewers each week, as well as educational services and community outreach initiatives.
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