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  • Registration is Open Now for the Juggernaut Fitness Annual Raise the Run for the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction on July 13th

    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

  • Get Your Tickets Now for Christmas in July Aboard the M/S Mount Washington on July 11

    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 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 Hobbs Brewery.  Live broadcasting from the Mount by Lakes 101.5 FM and 104.9 FM The Hawk. The Powerchords will be singing Christmas Carols as you walk down the boardwalk! Santa and the Grinch will also 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: Hobbs Brewery  & Hermit Woods Winery Interested in being a Santa Sponsor? Click here for more information or contact Jenn@ChildrensAuction.org.

  • Wake Up with Candy and Eggs in Your Yard for Easter! Register by March 27th to Get Eggs in Your Yard!

    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.

  • Save the Date for An Evening of Theatre at The Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, August 14th.

    The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will hold the third annual theatre fundraising event, An Evening of Theatre, on Wednesday August 14 at 7PM at The Colonial Theatre Laconia. The event is family-friendly, and tickets range from $20-$30. Individuals are also invited to sponsor a seat for $20 per child to allow children from the Boys and Girls Club and other local nonprofits to attend at no cost. In 2023, we hosted 300 children thanks to our Sponsor a Seat initiative! Tickets can be purchased online or in person at The Colonial Theatre box office at 609 Main St., Laconia, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are very excited to be collaborating with local community theatre groups to continue to create this fundraising event,” states Jennifer Kelley, the Auction’s executive director. “Our area is robust with talent, and we are eager to showcase them. We are also thrilled to give kids in need the ability to attend the show at no cost with our Sponsor a Seat initiative.” The show will offer musical performances of all ages from local community theatre, dance groups and the talented Powerchords! Presenting Sponsor of this event is Franklin Savings Bank.  “An Evening of Broadway is such a fun and creative way to support children in need, while also showcasing the exceptional local talent we have here in New Hampshire.” explains Jenn Prince, Marketing and Community Engagement Officer. “As a community bank, we know that by giving back, we have the opportunity to grow stronger as a community. We are thrilled to support The Lakes Region Children’s Auction’s vision to ensure every child is empowered to succeed and positively impact a thriving Greater Lakes Region community.” For more information about participating or becoming a sponsor contact Jennifer Kelley at Jenn@ChildrensAuction.org or call 603-527-0999. Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Please Vote for Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction for Best of the Lakes 2024~ You Can Vote Every Day until April 5th!

    Please Vote for Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction for Best Charity Event, Best Annual Event, and Best Place to Volunteer in the THINGS TO DO category and for Best Nonprofit in the SERVICES CATEGORY. We are proud to be celebrating our 43rd year of the Auction and we thank you for all of your support! To date we have distributed $8.6 million to nonprofits that service local children and families in need. Read out blog to see who received funding in 2023.

  • The Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children recently distributed $609,700 in grants to 63 area nonprofit organizations at a luncheon at the Huot Career and Technical Center.

    The 63 nonprofit leaders accepted their checks during the meet-and-greet event that also offered nonprofit leaders the chance to collaborate and share challenges and strategies over a lunch prepared by students at the center. “We were glad to see everyone enjoying this celebration of their successes, feeling grateful not only for their grant but for the chance to gather with other nonprofit leaders and share stories and ideas,” said Jennifer Kelley, the auction’s executive director. “It was a great opportunity for everyone.” Grants will be used by the nonprofit organizations to fund wide-ranging programs that support local children and families in need. These initiatives address needs that are vital to the well-being of children in area communities, including food and housing insecurity and related emergency assistance; childcare and afterschool programs, recreation, education and the arts; family resources; and healthcare, including mental health support, victim outreach and support, and preventative health and wellness training. The auction had over $800,000 in requests in 2023 and awarded $609,700 to 63 agencies. For a list of organizations that received funding, click here. The auction’s board president, Doug Morrissette, is pleased with the process the organization uses to determine grant eligibility. “We have a Distribution Committee that works tirelessly over many months to review grant requests, and these committee members also look at the health of each organization and its past use of funding to ensure that every dollar the auction grants has impact,” Morrissette said. “We are confident that funds we raise and distribute significantly work to improve the lives of local children and their families by ensuring their basic needs are met, and they have opportunities to thrive.” Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, chair of the Distribution Committee, said, “The committee is charged with problem-solving, analysis, empathy and community awareness, so we can assure all who donate, bid and volunteer that the funding is being spent wisely.” The next round of grant applications will be due by October 15. To apply for funding or learn more, visit childrensauction.org/apply-for-funding. In past 42 years, the auction has distributed $8.6 million to nonprofit organizations in the community. Learn more about the auction visit www.childrensauction.org, or follow the Children’s Auction on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

  • Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children Hosted a Luncheon on Friday, March 8th for 2023 Grant Recipients at the Huot Technical Center in Laconia

    The Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children hosted a luncheon on Friday, March 8th for 2023 grant recipients at the Huot Technical Center in Laconia to express our gratitude for all they do in the community. With all the community support we received, we were able to offer grants totaling $609,700 to 63 local nonprofit organizations that serve children and families throughout the Greater Lakes Region! To see more photos of the day click here. Below are the nonprofits we supported in 2023. Our next grant cycle deadline is Oct 15, 2024. Visit our website to get more information about how to apply.

  • Ladies of the Lakes Community Challenge Team hosts a Designer Bag Bazingo on April 19th

    Get your tickets before they sell out- Friday April 19th. $30 presale $40 at the door( if we don't sell out) 18 Designer bags up for grabs from Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors and Dooney and Bourke. Full Circle Food Truck will be there with their amazing food! Cash Bar, LOL Merch for sale, Daubers will be available to purchase along with a 50/50 for the night and so much fun with all your friends! All of this to benefit The Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children. Reserve your spot by purchasing your ticket here.

  • Passport to Ireland at Patricks Pub on March 5th- an Evening Full of Irish Fun!

    Do not miss this exciting event hosted by King's Corner Community Challenge Team at Patrick's Pub and Eatery in Gilford with proceeds going to the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction. Call 603-293-0841 or email Megan at Megan@patrickspub.com for reservations for a very fun IRISH evening.

  • Robbie Mills Memorial 8 Ball Pool Tournament to Benefit the GLR Children's Auction and the Boys and Girls Club March 9, 2024

    16th Annual Robbie Mills Memorial Pool Tournament to benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction & the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region is on March 9th, 2024. Double eliminations BCA rules apply. $30 per person includes practice, lunch and entry for door prizes. Contact Tony Felch to register at 603-998-1418 or ynotynot@peoplepc.com. Click here to download registration form.

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