43rd NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION SPRING AUCTIONApril 20 – 30 on NHPTV PRIME and online!MORE THAN 1,200 volunteers...1,500 donors...and 2,700 great items! Airs LIVE April 20 - 23 and April 27 - 30 @ 6 p.m.; online bidding at nhptv.org/auction Over 40 years of the NHPTV Spring Auction: Over 100,000 donations. Over 10,000 volunteers. And more than $12 million raised to support the award-winning programs and services of New Hampshire PBS!-----------(DURHAM, April 15, 2016) – It’s time to get down to bidness on the largest and longest-running LIVE fundraising auction in New England! The 43rd New Hampshire Public Television Spring Auction runs LIVE from April 20 – 23 and April 27 - 30 at 6 p.m. on NHPTV PRIME and online at nhptv.org/auction! Online bidding remains lively every night, including on the non-broadcast days (4/24 – 4/26). Every year the NHPTV AUCTION promotes thousands of small and large regional businesses, local artists, restaurants, vacation spots, and recreational opportunities and connects NHPTV with community supporters. Businesses around the region generously donate items and services, and favorite radio and TV personalities and community leaders serve as guest auctioneers. And, the hundreds of NHPTV volunteers make it all happen! Online bidding at nhptv.org/auction is already underway on exciting and unique items, including:• A 2016 Toyota Prius, which offers industry-leading technology and amazing fuel economy, donated by Your New England Toyota Dealer• A Windows to the Wild experience with Willem Lange and the crew! • Getaways galore! Go to the Omni Mount Washington Resort, Snowflake Inn, Mountain View Grand Hotel and more!• Items for sports enthusiasts, your home and gift ideas are featured during Auction theme nights. Bid on an autographed baseball from the Red Sox’s Tyan Hanogan and an autographed puck from Chris Kelly of the Bruins. Bid on a garden cart from Clark’s Grain Store, a Solid Cherry End table from Chilton’s Furniture, a Gift Certificate to the Ultimate Bath Store, and many beautiful handmade items!• Unique works of art: Preview beautiful works by local artisans on the Virtual Gallery at www.nhptv.org/auction. Bid online for jewelry, stoneware, framed paintings and photographs, and other handcrafted pieces. These juried items and many more are offered during Gallery Night, Wednesday, April 27th. LIVE AUCTION THEME NIGHTSWednesday, April 20 Retro / Tie-DyeThursday, April 21 TropicalFriday, April 22 How-ToSaturday, April 23 Favorite Hat / Downton AbbeySunday, April 24 Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auctionMonday, April 25 Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auctionTuesday, April 26 Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auctionWednesday, April 27 Black Tie / GalleryThursday, April 28 Home, Garden & AgricultureFriday, April 29 SportsSaturday, April 30 Auction FANaticAuction enthusiasts everywhere can enjoy the Auction buzz and bidding via a live videostream at www.nhptv.org ! This year’s goal is $350,000, which will support NHPTV’s quality programs and services. “With hundreds of generous donors and excited bidders, NHPTV is able to raise funds to purchase our viewers’ favorite programs. We’re grateful to everyone who helps make this one-of-a-kind event possible,” notes Director of Auction Judy Pinkham. “Our dedicated volunteers are key to making the NHPTV Auction a success!”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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