NHPTV 44th Live Spring Auction Runs April 19-29

(Durham, April 11, 2017) The largest and longest running LIVE fundraising Auction in New England is back for its 44th year! The NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION SPRING AUCTION runs LIVE from April 19-22 and April 26-29 on NHPTV PRIME and online at nhptv.org/auction. Online bidding remains lively every night, including the non-broadcast days (4/23- 4/25).

Each year the NHPTV SPRING AUCTION promotes thousands of small and large regional businesses, local artists, restaurants and more. The NHPTV SPRING AUCTION is a cornerstone to connecting 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 team of NHPTV SPRING AUCTION volunteers make it all happen! Online bidding at nhptv.org/auction is already underway on exciting and unique items, including:

• Dinner at a Newburyport lighthouse - catered by Loretta Restaurant, a limousine ride around town and then staying  at the Compass Rose Inn.
• A WINDOWS TO THE WILD experience with Willem Lange and crew
• A  stunning amethyst and diamond ring donated by Summerwind Jewelers
• One-of-a-kind hand-painted tables created just for the NHPTV SPRING AUCTION
• Getaways galore! Stay at Woodwards Resort in Lincoln, the Snowflake Inn in Jackson or take a catamaran ride with author, KD Mason.
• For the sports enthusiasts: an autographed baseball from the Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. and tickets to all your favorite teams - the Fisher Cats, the Portland Sea Dogs, UNH Men's Hockey, UNH Women's Basketball and the Boston Red Sox.  
• The NHPTV SPRING AUCTION has items for the home and garden, including gift certificates from Blue Seal Feed, Wentworth Greenhouse, Lake Street Garden center, furniture for the home, a shed from Reeds Ferry Sheds of New England and even a beautiful farmers kitchen sink from The Ultimate Bath Store.
• The art lover can preview works by local artisans on the Virtual Gallery at 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 26th.

LIVE AUCTION THEME NIGHTS

Wednesday, April 19  Retro/Tie-Dye Thursday, April 20  Tropical Friday, April 21  How To Night Saturday, April 22  Favorite PBS Character/Favorite Hat  Sunday, April 23  Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auction Monday, April 24 Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auction Tuesday, April 25 Online bidding only: nhptv.org/auction Wednesday April 26  Black Tie/Gallery Thursday April 27 Home, Garden & Agriculture Friday April 28  Sports Saturday April 29  Auction FANatic

Auction FANatics everywhere can enjoy the NHPTV SPRING AUCTION via live video stream at nhptv.org/auction

This year's goal is to raise over $300,000, to support NHPTV's quality programs and services on-air, online, in schools and in your community.

 "Our Auction team is working fast and furious processing donations from all over New England and beyond.   And we'll take donations right up until the very end.  Our volunteers, generous donors and Auction bidding fans are the key to making the NHPTV SPRING AUCTION a success," notes Director of Fundraising Events Judy Pinkham.

There's still time to volunteer or donate.  Call the NHPTV AUCTION Office at (603) 868-4432 or go online at 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.

Pressroom Contact

Carla Gordon Russell
Director of Communications
crussell@nhpbs.org
(603) 868-4339