LACONIA—Leaders of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction are grateful for the support received for the annual Christmas in July boat event on the M/S Mount Washington, an initiative that raised just over $28,000 for the nonprofit this year.

Thanks go to the presenting sponsor, Juggernaut Fitness; Santa Sponsors, Ideal Block, The Xavier Group, Franklin Savings Bank and Amoskeag Beverages; Media Partners, The Laconia Daily Sun and Lakes 101.5 and the Hawk; and the Location Partner, M/S Mount Washington. 

Captain Smitty, celebrating 40 years with the M/S Mount Washington, and Joyce Janitorial Services each donated $1,000 on the boat that evening to help the auction reach its best year ever!

Because Jared Maraio, general manager of the M/S Mount Washington, matched ticket sales and added a generous donation, 300 children from local nonprofits the auction funds will get to take a free ride on the Mount on Aug. 6.

Highlights of the July event were a 50/50 raffle, through which the winner took home $760, a three-hour cruise complete with buffet dinner, an online auction and songs from Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, as well as a visit from the Powerchords, who serenaded guests as they boarded.

“Who says Christmas magic is reserved for December? This event brought people together, and it raised money so that we can serve more children in need in the Lakes Region. It was a perfect win all around,” said auction Executive Director Jennifer Kelley.

All proceeds from Christmas in July benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction.

To learn more about the Children’s Auction, visit ChildrensAuction.org.

About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction:

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, including our four-day signature event every December. In the past four decades we have distributed more than $9.2 million to over 80 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps community organizations in the Central New Hampshire region. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensAuction.org.

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All proceeds to benefit the Auction

LACONIA —For the third year, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will host a Christmas in July event on the MS Mount Washington on Thursday, July 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise funds for local children and families in need.

Tickets cost $66 and include a performance by the PowerChords on the boardwalk, a three-hour cruise, buffet dinner, dancing and a selection of songs from the Powerhouse Collaborative Theatre’s upcoming August performance of “Elf,” the musical. 

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. 

For the second year in a row, for every ticket purchased before June 28, a free ticket will be given to the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction so it can host a free daytime cruise on Aug. 6 for children who would not otherwise be able to get out on the water. 

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, and we do so because we believe in the organization’s mission and trust its work to serve children and families in need in the lakes Region.”

Santa Sponsors are The Xavier Group, Ideal Block, Franklin Savings Bank, and Amoskeag Beverages. 

For more details visit ChildrensAuction.org.

About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction:

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, including our four-day signature event every December. In the past four decades we have distributed more than $9.2 million to over 80 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps community organizations in the Central New Hampshire region. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensAuction.org.

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All proceeds to benefit the Auction

LACONIA —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 to 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. 

For tickets, visit https://cruisenh.com/pages/christmas-in-july. Click Book Now and then choose View Special Events from the options provided; choose Christmas in July.

For more details visit ChildrensAuction.org.

About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction:

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, including our four-day signature event every December. In the past four decades we have distributed more than $8.6 million to over 80 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps community organizations in the Central New Hampshire region. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensAuction.org. 

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All proceeds to benefit the Auction

LACONIA — For the first time, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction will host a Christmas in July event on The Mount Washington on Thursday, July 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise funds for local children and families in need. 

Tickets cost $65 and include a three-hour cruise, buffet dinner, entertainment by DJ Nazzy, performances by Broadway North Dance Studio and The PowerChords, a cash bar and a complimentary wine tasting by Hermit Woods Winery and a local beer tasting by Hobbs Brewery.  

Santa and the Grinch will attend the sunset cruise, which will be broadcast live by Lakes 101.5 FM and 104.9 FM The Hawk. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the Greater Lakes Region 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.

The Xavier Group, MB Tractor and Equipment and Amoskeag Beverages are the event’s sponsors.

For more details, visit www.ChildrensAuction.org.

About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, including our four-day signature event every December. In the past four decades we have distributed more than $8 million to over 80 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps community organizations in the Central New Hampshire region. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensAuction.org. 

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