we want your old stuff!
This year, we are going to do the Twist with our 6th Annual Cones 'n Cars event by adding a silent auction! We need your help to make Cones 'n Cars ('n Collectibles!) a reality.
If you have any vintage memorabilia or collectible items that are taking up space and gathering dust, consider donating them to a good cause! We are specifically looking for items representing Boston sports, entertainment/media, transportation, or gaming, with a value of $100 or more. (Your donation is tax deductible!)
As we do each year, we will have dozens of classic cars filling our parking lot alongside free ice cream and other sweet treats. The silent memorabilia auction will be held in our large Soundstage, where guests can peruse and bid on the donated vintage items. As they say, one person's trash is another person's treasure.
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation in support of our event, we won't say no to that, either.
A quick note: A memorabilia or cash donation does not in any way require you to attend the event. We would, of course, love to have you, and we will send more information about event registration as the date approaches.
Donate Memorabilia.
Help us to make Cones 'n Cars ('n Collectibles!) a reality.
WHY THE SILENT AUCTION?
Community Media is in trouble. Media centers like NewTV are funded primarily by a surcharge added onto the cable bills of local cable subscribers. As more people "cut the cord" in favor of streaming services, fewer cable subscribers means less money for Community Media.
Did you know that:
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Other Newton non-profit organizations utilize NewTV's facilities to drum-up support for their missions, educate the community, or provide a creative outlet for their own members.
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Our school-to-work program allows local high school students to gain valuable real world production experience while participating in their school's A/V Club.
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Area college students studying Communications or Journalism are encouraged to apply for our Newton News internship program and Lipof Fellowship.
Without proper funding, we lose the ability to provide these (and even more) essential services to residents of Newton and its surrounding areas. Our silent auction will help us to recoup some of the funds lost to cord cutting. Your support for local media is invaluable - not only to NewTV - but to our whole community.
