WATERTOWN, NY (November 13, 2024) — WPBS-TV, the PBS affiliate serving Northern New York and Eastern Ontario is pleased to announce the kick-off of the annual WPBS Holiday Auction. This beloved and longstanding tradition will take place Thursday, November 21 through Saturday, November 23 and will feature donated items on air for three successive nights – with online previewing of items available on November 18. Bidding for all items will close on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Every year, WPBS auctions off special gift items, baskets, furniture, antiques, certificates and more. Many items are GREAT for holiday gifts and most have been donated by local small businesses. All items – including unique creations of artists and craftspersons – are being auctioned off to benefit WPBS and educational public media in our region.
Save Money, Give Better is the mission statement for the Holiday Auction and WPBS-TV invites you to join the annual celebration of giving and goodwill to help lift everyone’s spirit, while keeping our station running this year, and beyond.
Participating in the WPBS online Holiday Auction is as easy as a click via computer or mobile phone. To register for a bidder account and bid on items, go to wpbstv.org/auction. Anyone who is unable to access the online guide or needs assistance bidding, please call 315-782-3142 ext. 319.
The schedule for open bidding and on-air previews is as follows:
Thursday, November 21 (7 pm – 8 pm) LIVE Kick-Off & Bidding Opens
Friday, November 22 (7 pm – 8 pm)
Saturday, November 23 (7 pm – 9 pm)
All three nights of on-air programming will also be streaming on Facebook and at wpbstv.org. Bidding on all items will close on Sunday, November 24 at 12:00 noon.
Since 1958, WPBS has contributed to the quality of life across the region with the finest commercial free children’s programming, trusted news and current affairs, music and performance programs, stories of local interest, lifestyle and health series, and exceptional science and history documentaries. All of this has been made possible through the kind support of many community members.
We are grateful to the many local businesses across our region who support the auction with their generous donations and we strongly encourage everyone to support them at this time this Holiday Season.
The 2024 WPBS Holiday Auction is Sponsored by: Community Health Center of the North Country, Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Northern Regional Center for Independent Living, Volunteer Transportation Center and Thrive Wellness & Recovery.
About WPBS
WPBS is a PBS station serving approximately 600,000 households throughout Northern New York and Eastern Ontario via cable, satellite, Internet and over-the-air distribution. WPBS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire diverse communities with exceptional and trusted content across multiple platforms. Its vision is to be the premier provider of relevant public service media that instills wonder and curiosity across generations and cultures. More information about WPBS, including a full channel listing, is available at wpbstv.org, or by following WPBS on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Download the free WPBS Mobile App to follow WPBS on the go.
