–– 10-Night Event Raises Funds for NHPTV’s Programs and Services –– (DURHAM, April 21, 2014) – Get your bidder number ready! The live 41st New Hampshire Public Television Spring Auction begins Friday, April 25th at 6 p.m., and continues nightly through May 4th 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. Businesses around the region generously donate items and services, radio and TV personalities, community leaders and long-time friends of NHPTV serve as guest auctioneers, and our volunteers make it all happen! Online bidding at nhptv.org/auction is already underway on exciting and unique items, including:• A 2014 Toyota Prius II, which offers industry-leading hybrid technology and amazing fuel economy, donated by Your New England Toyota Dealer• A hike with Willem Lange, and being a part of NHPTV’s Windows to the Wild program!• Getaways galore! Dine out in style, take a trip to the Azores, relax on a beach in Florida, 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, D.F. Richard, Reeds Ferry Sheds and Harbor Landscape Design 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, April 30th. Special interest items for sports enthusiasts and “do-it yourselfers” also will be featured during Auction theme nights.This year’s goal is $350,000, 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!”AUCTION THEME NIGHTSFriday, April 25 - Tie Dye/Retro Night Saturday, April 26 - How-To NightSunday, April 27 - Favorite Hat/Downton Abbey NightMonday, April 28 - Sports NightTuesday, April 29 - Tropical NightWednesday, April 30 - Black Tie/Gallery NightThursday, May 1 - Home, Garden & Agriculture Night Friday, May 2 - Celebrate NH NightSaturday, May 3 - Your PBS Favorites NightSunday, May 4 - Auction FANatic Celebration NightAuction enthusiasts outside NHPTV’s viewing area can enjoy the Auction buzz via a live videostream at www.nhptv.org ! 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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