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For the second year, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will host a Christmas in July event on The Mount Washington on Thursday, July 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise funds for local children and families in need. Tickets cost $66 and include a three-hour cruise, buffet dinner, dancing and entertainment by DJ Nazzy, along with The PowerChords singing on the boardwalk. The event offers a cash bar and a complimentary wine tasting by Hermit Woods Winery, live broadcasting from the Mount by Lakes 101.5 FM and 104.9 FM The Hawk. Santa and the Grinch will also be aboard the sunset cruise, and a silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be held. As a new added benefit this year, for every ticket purchased before June 1, a free ticket will be presented to a child from the Boys and Girls Club for a day-time cruise in August coordinated by the Children’s Auction. For an additional $10 per car, passengers can secure a pre-purchased parking spot, and for another $10, select a seat on the Mount and board early.  All proceeds from Christmas in July benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Juggernaut Fitness is the Presenting Sponsor. Owner Anna Terry said, “We are pleased to be able to support the Children’s Auction as a sponsor. I feel like I’m really paying it forward. My family, and many families at Juggernaut, have been served by the nonprofits the Children’s Auction supports, and we want to pay make sure we help other families in need in the lakes Region.” Santa Sponsors are The Xavier Group, MB Tractor and Equipment and Amoskeag Beverages, and the Entertainment Sponsor is Nazzy Entertainment.

Welcome to the Spring Fling! Join The DownTown Gym for an evening of fun and excitement! Get ready to enjoy great music, and delicious food and drinks while getting your groove on. There will be a cash bar and raffles to make the night more fun! $25 per person. Cash bar & yummy snacks! All proceeds benefit The Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction. Put on your snazziest outfit, grab those dancing shoes, and join us for some fun. This will be an event you don't want to miss! Price: $25 per person Date: May 31 7pm-10pm Location: Lakes Region Community College, 379 Belmont Road Laconia, NH 03246 Email downtowngymopsasst@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities. More info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1688360505427943 Get tickets at eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fling-tickets-875343364567?aff=oddtdtcreator

Gilford HIlls Tennis and Fitness Club is hosting the fourth annual tennis tournament on Sunday, Nov 10th benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction to help local children & families in need Come join the fun - no experience needed and open to the entire community whether or not you are a member! Tennis Tournament on Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 from 8am-1pm Men and Women Doubles & Mixed Doubles Tennis 8am-1pm 1 section $25, 2 sections $40 Call Gilford Hills at 603-293-7546 to register! Door prizes, Best Costume, 50/50 Raffle Food & cash bar ~ be ready to have fun! Buy "Lets" Replay the Point Questions? Call or Text Jenn Kelley at 603-500-KIDS Pay at event or in advance: Venmo: @Childrens-Auction or scan the QR code

When Sarah Gray found herself sitting on the board of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, voting on an allocation of funds for the same services she benefited from as a child, she realized she had come full circle in life. The co-owner of Body Covers grew up in a single-parent household, endured a traumatic childhood and was on the receiving end of many of the kinds of nonprofit services the Children’s Auction supports. Sarah’s success story is a testimony to tenacity, the power of community and organizational impact. Despite her rough childhood, Sarah went to college, studied graphic arts, married her husband, Aaron, and worked alongside him after they purchased Body Covers, a small screen printing business the couple has grown into a community powerhouse. Sarah loves her job. Meeting business owners in the Lakes Region and using her creativity to develop their marketing projects gives her pleasure. Body Covers offers everything from custom clothing to logo design, and its expansion of quality services has allowed them to grow from two employees 20 years ago to 11 now. Their work can be seen on custom-designed T-shirts around the region at business and fundraising events; on jerseys and signage at sports games; and on employee apparel at local restaurants. “We see ourselves as stylists for the area,” Sarah says, adding with a chuckle, “We try to make this area look as good as we can.” Sarah first contributed to the Children’s Auction years ago by donating items like T-shirts. As she began to learn more about where the money raised was going, she was inspired to get more involved. It was part of Sarah and Aaron’s dream to support local nonprofits and leave the area better than they found it. “It’s important you act like you live somewhere and care about what goes on around you,” she said. Sarah’s was one of the original teams participating in the Pub Mania fundraiser that supports the Auction. She wasn’t interested in taking part in serious athletic events that raised money, but sitting at the bar at Patrick’s for an hour was just her crew’s speed. Impressed by her enthusiasm and dedication, Allan Beetle, co-owner of Patrick’s Pub, told Sarah her energy was needed on the Children’s Auction board. She “answered the call” and was a board member for four or five years before joining the Auction’s Distribution Committee when her term on the board ended. The Distribution Committee receives all nonprofit requests for funds and makes recommendations on disbursements to the full board. Sarah finds this work to be incredibly interesting and has been an integral member of the committee for four years. Sarah says Allan opened her eyes to the area’s great needs. She planned the Auction’s first luncheon for volunteers and has decorated the Auction site several times—twice alone, which took about 40 hours to make the set and building eye-catching and festive. Body Covers is also a year-round drop-off location for auction items. The Children’s Auction, though not the only recipient of Body Covers’ generosity, receives the majority of its community contributions because of the maximum impact; the Body Covers crew’s chooses the Auction to support, attends Auction events together and takes part in Pub Mania as its Christmas celebration. Sarah loves how many good people she has connected with through her work and through the Auction. “We live in a very generous place,” she says. “The Auction is a good place to put your energy, your funds and your elbow grease.” Sarah isn’t afraid of hard work, and her elbow grease is essential to the well-oiled machine the Auction has become. “I’ve met every career goal I ever wanted. I never dreamed I’d be this big,” she says. She is grateful to her amazing crew, which makes it possible for her and Aaron to continue to give as much as they do while still operating a booming business. Donating to causes is like an addiction—a good one, Sarah says. Her husband often jokes that she is giving away the farm, but Sarah says, “It’s just what you do.”

Granite VNA officially kicked off the celebration of its 125th anniversary serving central New Hampshire with its annual “Passion for Caring” fundraiser on Wednesday, May 1, at The Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord. The annual event and silent auction benefit the agency’s hospice services. The evening featured cocktails and appetizers, live music, a silent auction, and the presentation of two major awards: The Kay Sidway Award and the Granite VNA Legacy Award. The Kay Sidway Award is given each year to an individual who has devoted time and energy to the education, nurturing and well-being of families in any one of the communities served by Granite VNA. This year’s recipient is Jennifer Beetle, vice president of Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford. A long-time resident of the Lakes Region, Beetle’s career has included working with New Hampshire’s Department of Child Protection Services, as a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire, as chair of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction Community Challenge, and as a member and coordinator for the WOW Trail in Laconia. In 2021, Beetle and her husband, Allan, were the initial recipients of the City of Laconia’s “Light of the City” award. In honor of the 125th anniversary, the Granite VNA Legacy Award, recognizing an individual who exemplifies the agency’s vision, mission and values through their efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of New Hampshire residents, will be presented to Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, who recently announced her retirement.  Over her six terms in the House, Kuster’s legislative priorities have included protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering healthcare costs, and expanding access to long-term care. Rep. Kuster has also been a champion of home care and hospice services throughout her career. She co-chaired Granite VNA’s 10-year Hospice House Capital Campaign in 2004 and was instrumental in raising nearly $1 million for the campaign. The successful campaign enabled Granite VNA to make numerous improvements to Hospice House, including the addition of a beautiful garden named in memory of Kuster’s mother, Susan McLane, who served in the New Hampshire House and Senate for more than 25 years. Rep. Kuster also co-wrote a book with her mother entitled “The Last Dance: Facing Alzheimer’s with Love & Laughter.” “We’re delighted to be able to present these awards to Jennifer Beetle and Rep. Kuster,” said Granite VNA President and CEO Beth Slepian, MBA, PT. “If actions speak louder than words, their efforts on behalf of the families and communities of New Hampshire present a prominent and enduring voice, and all of us are beneficiaries of their great work and commitment to causes like the health and wellbeing of residents of all ages.” Laconia Daily Sun article, April 4, 2024 Read complete Granite VNA article

We are excited to partner for our second year with the M/S Mount Washington for Christmas in July! Please join this special event on the M/S Mount Washington for a unique, fun-filled evening out on Lake Winnipesaukee. Tickets include a 3-hour cruise, buffet dinner, and entertainment along with a cash bar. There will be also be great raffle items! All proceeds benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. July 11, 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM $66-76 per adult, $50-60 per child Pre-purchased parking: $10 per vehicle A BIG BONUS: Every Adult Ticket Bought by April 15 Allows a Child in Need a FREE Afternoon Trip on the M/S Mount Washington in August. What could be better than that? Most children in need never have the opportunity to get on our gorgeous Lake. You can change that! Thank you for supporting our desire to allow children to get on Lake Winnipesaukee via the generosity of the Mount Washington! Entertainment by DJ Nazzy, We will have complimentary wine tasting by Hermit Woods Winery and local beer tasting by Amoskeag Beverages Live broadcasting from the Mount by Lakes 101.5 FM and 104.9 FM The Hawk. The Powerchords will be singing Christmas Carols and Broadway North dancers will be entertaining you as you walk down the boardwalk prior to departure. Santa and the Grinch will be aboard the sunset cruise! Presenting Sponsor: Juggernaut Fitness Santa Sponsors: The Xavier Group, MB Tractor & Equipment, and Amoskeag Beverages Location Sponsor: M/S Mount Washington Entertainment Sponsor: DJ Nazzy - Director of good moods & good tunes Media Sponsor: Lakes FM 101.5 ,104.9 FM The Hawk & Laconia Daily Sun Beverage Tasting Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages & Hermit Woods Winery Interested in being a Santa Sponsor? Click here for more information or contact Jenn@ChildrensAuction.org.

Thank you to the Lakes Region Chamber for being a wonderful community partner over the years; we are grateful for all of your support, Chambers of Commerce are stronger than ever. By joining, you get many opportunities to network, build your relationships, and a whole lot of exposure for yourself and your organization.  Chambers are often referred to as "CONDUITS and CONNECTORS". If you aren't yet a member, get on board and see the difference!

The Annual Sweepstakes Social is back on Friday, September 13th!, 5;30pm-7:30pm. Tickets are available August 1, 2024. All net proceeds are donated to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction. Did we mention that it's a really fun party? Ask Questions Here For more information email Challenge@ChildrensAuction.org. Click to learn more about how to get involved in the Auction Click to learn more about how to join our Sponsorship Team

End the season with a splash and come participate in our annual B.Y.O.D.C. Pond Skim on Sunday, April 7th! This fun and hilarious competition is open to all ages brave enough to attempt to cross our manmade pond at the base of the slopes. Wear your favorite costume and show us your swagger and pizzazz as you make your way across, but make sure your water skiing skills are up to snuff, or you could end up in the drink!! --that's where the dry clothes come in! Prizes will be awarded for Best Skim, Best Splash, and Best Costume, so dress to impress!! B.Y.O.D.C. means: Bring Your Own Dry Clothes! ALL proceeds will benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction! Whether or not you decide to attempt to skim the pond, join us for a party at the Stockade Lodge! There will be music, grilling, beer, and prizes! 12p - 2p  Pond Skim Awards on Stockade Lodge deck 30 minutes after competition ends There will be a BBQ and beer garden on site Live Music from 12-4pm

Join Juggernaut Fitness for the return of the 4th Annual Raise the Run 5k on July 13th, a family-friendly (including fur babies!) fun run/walk supporting the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction! This 5k is open to ALL! Any age, any member of the community who wants to help, come for a fun walk/run for the KIDS!! The event kicks off with announcements and opening remarks at 8:00 am. Walkers will set off between 8:15-8:30 am, followed shortly after by the runners. In addition to the run, this event features a food vendor, silent auction (donations always accepted! 50/50 raffle, bounce houses for the kids, and more! Since this is a charity event, please bring cash as everything we will be offering at the event will be accepting donations as payment. Venmo is also accepted. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration until 3/31 for $25, which includes a T-shirt guaranteed in your size! After 3/31, registration remains $25, and shirts can be purchased separately on-site if desired. Sign up here and invite your friends and family! Click here to see the event on Facebook and share

Click here for your personal video invitation from Santa We are excited to partner for our second year with the M/S Mount Washington for Christmas in July! Please join this special event on the M/S Mount Washington for a unique, fun-filled evening out on Lake Winnipesaukee. Tickets include a 3-hour cruise, buffet dinner, and entertainment along with a cash bar. There will be also be great raffle items! All proceeds benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. July 11, 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM $66-76 per adult, $50-60 per child Pre-purchased parking: $10 per vehicle A BIG BONUS: Every Adult Ticket Bought by June 28th Allows a Child in Need a FREE Afternoon Trip on the M/S Mount Washington in August. What could be better than that? Most children in need never have the opportunity to get on our gorgeous Lake. You can change that! Thank you for supporting our desire to allow children to get on Lake Winnipesaukee via the generosity of the Mount Washington! Entertainment by DJ Nazzy, We will have complimentary wine tasting by Hermit Woods Winery and local beer tasting by Amoskeag Beverages Live broadcasting from the Mount by Lakes 101.5 FM and 104.9 FM The Hawk. The Powerchords will be singing Christmas Carols and Broadway North dancers will be entertaining you as you walk down the boardwalk prior to departure. Santa and the Grinch will be aboard the sunset cruise! Presenting Sponsor: Juggernaut Fitness Santa Sponsors: The Xavier Group, MB Tractor & Equipment, and Amoskeag Beverages Location Sponsor: M/S Mount Washington Entertainment Sponsor: DJ Nazzy - Director of good moods & good tunes Media Sponsor: Lakes FM 101.5 ,104.9 FM The Hawk & Laconia Daily Sun Beverage Tasting Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages & Hermit Woods Winery Interested in being a Santa Sponsor? Click here for more information or contact Jenn@ChildrensAuction.org.

See the interview with Tony Felch and Heather Bishop to learn more about what Cafe Deja Vu Committee Challenge Team is doing for the community.