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Auction 2023 is Available for Viewing if you Missed it!
Click here to watch the 2023 Auction if you missed it! Thank you to Lakes Region Public Access, all four exciting days are available for...
Jennifer Kelley
Jan 2, 2024


Pub Mania and the Community Challenge Teams Raised a Collective $356,456 for the Children’s Auction - an Historic High!
First came the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, which inspired Pub Mania, which then evolved into the Community Challenge when a...
Jennifer Kelley
Dec 27, 2023


Paige Youschak-Thompson, Chair of the Community Engagement Committee, is named December’s Granite Stater of the Month
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Paige Youschak-Thompson of Laconia as December’s Granite Stater of the Month. Youschak-Thompson is...
Jennifer Kelley
Dec 26, 2023


The Children's Auction is Grateful to our Media Partner, The Laconia Daily Sun, for their Coverage
Laconia Daily Sun, Dec. 6, 2023 Full article With an event that’s been around for as long as the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction,...
Jennifer Kelley
Dec 6, 2023


Children's Auction Family Night is on Thursday, Dec 7th from 5-7 pm at the Belknap Marketplace!
Read more on our blog! Open to the community and it is a free event. No need to register!
Jennifer Kelley
Dec 3, 2023


WMUR Highlighting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction Running Dec 5-8th, Daily from 9am-7pm
Click here to read the WMUR article and watch the video The Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction is a weeklong auction that has over...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 30, 2023


Check out all the happening at the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction November Newsletter
Click here for the November Newsletter
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 27, 2023


The Janice Beetle Books Challenge team Unveils a New Book That is For and About Kids.
It's by the Kids: An anthology of children’s artwork and stories Volume Two For the second year in a row, the Janice Beetle Books...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 27, 2023


The World's Greatest Barstool Challenge, Pub Mania, is back at Patrick's Pub on Dec 7 from 11am-11pm
The world's greatest barstool challenge is back at Patrick's Pub in Gilford NH! After 11 years and over $2.3 Million raised on behalf of...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 25, 2023


The Children's Auction will Host a Family Night on Thursday, Dec 7th from 5pm-7pm
The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will host a family night on Thursday, Dec 7, from 5-7 PM. Have your picture taken with...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 25, 2023


The Woodland Heights Elementary School's Coin Drive Raising Money for the Children's Auction
Woodland Heights Elementary School's commitment to the Auction started a long time ago, we were radio only with Warren Bailey was at the...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 23, 2023


New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Honor Warren Bailey
Listen to this three minute video to celebrate Warren Bailey. Credit New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Credits to Mark Ericson,...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 21, 2023


Every Bidder can Place a MAX BID on any item during the 2023 Children's Auction!
The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, running this year from Tuesday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec 8, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 21, 2023


Support our Local Boot Drive throughout the Lakes Region!
Please come out and support our local boot drives. A big thanks to Meredith Fire Department who did their collection on Nov 18th!
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 20, 2023


Item Donation Dates at the Belknap Marketplace
Come drop off new items at the home of the 2023 Children's Auction Nov 24-25 and Dec 2-4 from 10am-2pm! Collection sites at local...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 20, 2023


Please Support the Local Boot Drives! Stop by and Contribute!
A big thanks so the Meredith Fire Department who already did their collection already! We are grateful for your support!
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 19, 2023


Chance to Win 4 Celtics Tickets for Game on Nov 26 at 6PM Benefiting The Children's Auction
Cross Insurance Community Challenge Team is thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for you to win 4 Celtics Tickets while...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 19, 2023


Slime Pop-up Shop at The Studio on Nov 17 & 18th to benefit the Children’s Auction
The Studio, located at 598 Main Street in Laconia, will host slime-maker Julius Lorentz on Friday Nov 17th from 2-5pm and Saturday Nov...
Jennifer Kelley
Nov 17, 2023


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