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A special, private gathering at the Patrick's Pub, with their culinary team and folks from Tamworth Distilling, who will serve a 4-course paired dinner on behalf of the Children's Auction. Live music to accompany the evening. $120/per person, tax and gratuity additional. Seating is very limited. Please call the restaurant during business hours or email Megan@patrickspub.com to reserve your spot.

Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction will receive $1 from every $2.50 Community Bag sold during November 2023 at: Hannaford, 952 Central Street, Route 3, Franklin NH

Gilford HIlls Tennis and Fitness Club is hosting our third annual tennis tournament on Sunday, Nov 12 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 12 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 Any Questions call 603-500-KIDS Pay at event or in advance: Venmo: @Childrens-Auction or scan the QR code

Alton: Foster's Tavern, 403 Main Street Belmont: Mobile Electronics Solutions, 7 Fruite St, Unit E. Bristol: Cielito's Mexican Restaurant, 50 S Main Street Danbury: Danbury Country Store, 705 US-4 Franklin: Franklin Savings Bank, 933 Central St. Gilford: Bank of NH, One Country Club Road; Bank of NH, 1441 Lakeshore Road Route 11; Franklin Savings Bank, 11 Sawmill Road; Gilford Country Store & Nahamsha Gifts, 1934 Lake Shore Rd; ​Gilford Hills Tennis & Fitness Club, 314 Old Lakeshore; Country Cook’n at the Lakeside, 1457 Lake Shore Rd; Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd; H. Salon, 28 Weirs Rd; Patricks Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road; The Wine’ing Butcher, 28 Weirs Rd; Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2, 18 Weirs Rd; Fireside Inn & Suites, 17 Harris Shore Road. Laconia: Bank of NH, 62 Pleasant Street; Body Covers, 94 Primrose Drive North; Café Déjà Vu, 311 Court Street; Case n Keg Laconia, 855 Union Ave #2554; Crazy Gringo, 306 Lakeside Ave; Defiant Records & Craft Beer, 609 Main St Units 1&2; High Octane, 1072 Watson Rd; Laconia Daily Sun, 781 Union Avenue; Laconia Village Bakery, 660 Main Street; LACS Snack Shack, Memorial Park; Tower Hill, 264 Lakeside Ave; Water Street Cafe, 141 Water Street Meredith: Bank of NH, 312 Daniel Webster Highway,Great Northern Trading Company, 312 Daniel Webster Hwy at Mill Falls; Fitness Edge, 169 Daniel Webster Highway; Forest view Manor, 153 Parade Road; Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, 312 Daniel Webster Hwy, Mill Falls; Harley-Davidson Laconia, 239 Daniel Webster Hwy; Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main Street; Middleton Building Supply, 157 Main Street; The Wine’ing Butcher. 81 NH Route 25; White Birch Gifts, 63 Main St. Moultonborough: Bank of NH, 960 Whittier Hwy Route 25; Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls, 118 Whittier Hwy Plymouth: Bank of NH, 6 Riverside Drive Note: Gilford Country Store and Nahamsha Gifts will have a raffle at both locations… for every $1 donated by purchasing an ornament, the customer will receive a raffle ticket to win a $100 gift basket (at each store) Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls in Gilford & Moultonborough offer (3) one day-old bagels with the purchase of a $5 ornament and (6) one day-old bagels with the purchase of a $10 ornament. Country Cook’n At the Lakeside and Great Northern Trading Company: For every $1.00 of donation the customer will receive a raffle ticket to win one of 5 $25.00 gift certificates. Businesses interested in offering ornaments at their location should contact the Auction at 603-527-0999 or email jenn@childrensauction.org. Country Cook’n at the Lakeside is selling Children’s Auction ornaments to their Gilford customers, along with a chance to win one of five $25 gift cards. (L to R) Owner Tara Scullin, Becky Witham, Grace Sherkanowski, Peggy Simoneau and Amber Fudge.

Want to Donate Items for the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction? The 42nd Annual Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets,Tuesday, December 5- Friday, December 8 will be live at the Belknap Marketplace in Belmont, NH. The Auction airs daily from 9AM – 7PM. Each day will be filled with terrific items up for bid, on-air fun and appearances from friends and neighbors throughout the community. On Friday, December 8, Auction volunteers will come together to announce the total funds raised for children and families in need. Don’t miss it! In order to be successful, We need all types of items! We’re looking for new, unused items, big and small. Gifts cards are always a hit with our bidders. Other popular items include electronics, tools, tickets to sporting events, experiences, toys, services. You name it, we need it. A big thank you to Belknap Marketplace for being our location partner along with all the businesses that are collection sites this year. We will have donation drop off at the Belknap Marketplace on Nov 24th and Nov 25 as well as Dec 2-4th. Times are 10am-2pm.

Steele Hill Resort’s parent brand, Path Resorts, has brought back the Vacation Sweepstakes with all proceeds directly benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. This high-value sweepstakes includes vacation stays at Steele Hill Resort, the Summit Resort and the Center Harbor Inn. Designed to benefit charities and organizations that offer the most support to local families and children in need, online entry is available until November 30th. Along with a chance to win major prizes, each entrant will also receive a 25% discount code valid for use at Steele Hill Resort, good through the 2024 calendar year. (Limited blackouts apply, booking window closes December 31st) Sweepstakes Prizes comes in the form of Path Resorts gift cards (valid for use at all three properties) and include: $1885 Path Gift Card equivalent to a 1 week high-season, hotel room stay at Steele Hill Resort $940 Path Gift Card equivalent to a 2 night high-season stay in a hotel room at the Summit Resort $850 Path Gift Card equivalent to a 2 night high-season stay in a hotel room at the Center Harbor Inn $520 Path Gift Card equivalent to a 2 night high-season stay in a hotel room at Steele Hill Resort Sweepstakes Entry: October 6- November 30, 2023 Drawing date: December 06, 2023

Fashion For A Cause Join this exciting event at the Lakeport Opera House in Laconia! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of style, glamour, and compassion. Fashion For A Cause is a spectacular in-person event where fashion meets philanthropy. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with stunning runway shows, showcasing the latest trends from renowned designers. Witness models strutting their stuff in fabulous outfits, leaving you in awe. From chic dresses to trendy accessories, this event has it all. Tickets are $25 per person. But Fashion For A Cause is more than just a fashion show. It's an opportunity to make a difference. By attending, you are supporting various charitable organizations dedicated to empowering communities in need. Together, we can create a positive impact and spread love and kindness. Don't miss out on this incredible event that combines fashion, fun, and philanthropy. Mark your calendars and join us at the Lakeport Opera House for Fashion For A Cause. Let's come together and celebrate fashion while making the world a better place!

Back for 2023, the Haunted Halloween Walk returns! New displays. New animatronics. More Halloween fun for the entire family! For more information click here. Dates: Sat Oct 28th and Sun 29th Time: 4:00-8:00pm both nights Where: 293 DW Hwy in Center Harbor. This is a FREE event for all. Donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated and will be given directly to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction. We spend so much time, energy and money on this event we decided to do 2 nights this year! We are also inviting local businesses to set up tables to give away candy and swag. Please message Rachel Xavier at 603-630-0593 , Kayli Currier at 603-726-0912, or Sara Hazel at 508-740-0428 if you'd like your business to set up a table!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 42nd ANNUAL GREATER LAKES REGION CHILDREN’S AUCTION DECEMBER 5-8 AT THE BELKNAP MARKETPLACE IN BELMONT, NH Join us for the 42nd Annual Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets, Tuesday, December 5- Friday, December 8 live at the Belknap Marketplace in Belmont, NH. The Auction airs daily from 9AM – 7PM. Each day will be filled with terrific items up for bid, on-air fun and appearances from friends and neighbors throughout the community. On Friday, December 8, Auction volunteers will come together to announce the total funds raised for children and families in need. Don’t miss it! Remember we have Black Friday pre-bidding for everyone! Staring on Black Friday, November 24, online Auction bidders can bid early on items with a retail value of $300 and more. Anyone can bid on these featured items and the items will close during the Auction, December 5-8. Want to donate a special item valued at $300? Drop it off before November 15 and it will be included in our new, online pre-bidding! For more information, visit ChildrensAuction.org or call (603) 527-0999. Come experience the Auction in person at The Marketplace! The week always holds fun surprises. The Marketplace offers plenty of convenient parking, and there will be plenty of in-person viewing on set. Join us December 5-8 to be part of the magic! Want to Donate Items We need all types of items! We’re looking for new, unused items, big and small. Gifts cards are always a hit with our bidders. Other popular items include electronics, tools, tickets to sporting events, experiences, toys, services. You name it, we need it. A big thank you to Belknap Marketplace for being our location partner along with all the businesses that are collection sites this year. We will have donation drop off at the Belknap Marketplace on Nov 24th and Nov 25 as well as Dec 2-4th. Times are 10am-2pm. Want to Join our Sponsorship Team? Learn more. Since 1981 the community has joined together to improve the lives of local children and families in need. Consider donating items to the Auction – sharing your products and services to hundreds of potential customers. Or become a sponsor for even greater benefits. You can always make a financial donation if that’s a better choice for your business.

Interview with Melina Baker, Executive Director, The Pemi Youth Center What is your organization’s mission? In the late 1990s, our founder, Glenda Toomey, noticed many young people hanging out in the town common with no place to go after school. She founded the center with a mission to make each young person feel seen, valued and heard and provide a safe and welcoming environment for youth to gather outside of school to gain a sense of belonging and self-esteem. We have locations in Plymouth and Franklin and hope to open a third in Tilton. Who do you serve within the Greater Lakes Region? And through what programs and services do you serve them? We are dedicated to providing a safe and educational environment for young people to gather, socialize, and learn outside of school at no cost to families. We engage youth through mentoring, empowerment programming, creative arts, social and recreational interactions, substance misuse prevention, college application support, and opportunities for community service. We also provide nutritious snacks and a daily meal, which ninety percent of our youth participants rely on. When they engage in positive activities after school, young people are less likely to find themselves in dangerous situations. Many of our participants go on to do amazing things with their lives and are well-rounded, involved members of their community. How has funding from the Greater Lakes Children’s Auction benefited your organization? Funding from the Greater Lakes Children’s Auction has been used for start-up projects such as renovations, furniture purchases, supply purchases, and programming. Funding has also gone towards our programming and has also helped sustain both locations in Plymouth and Franklin throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please tell us a story about an impact you had on a child or a family that was transformative. Our longest lifetime youth participant just recently graduated high school this year. He has been coming to the center since he was ten years old. Throughout his life, he has faced many challenges, but with the support from The Pemi Youth Center, he has graduated high school and is joining the center staff. His experience at the center over the past eight years was so meaningful to him that he wants to give back to the organization that has helped shape him into who he is today. Another former participant who has overcome significant challenges in her life is now enrolled in college. Her mother said, “You have given my daughter a safe and loving second home where she is able to just be herself and never worry about being judged or embarrassed.” Interview done by Janice Beetle Books.