GILFORD — It's that time of year again. “The world’s greatest barstool challenge” is upon us.

Pub Mania returns to Patrick’s Pub & Eatery on Thursday, an all-day affair that brings teams of fundraisers from around the Lakes Region together for friendly competition, and to celebrate another year supporting the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction.

Teams of 12 represent local businesses and organizations who commit to fundraising to support the auction, which, in turn, funds local and regional charities to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

Last year, Pub Mania raised a whopping $386,722 for the Children’s Auction, capping off a successful effort that raised $763,344 total to support local children. Even ahead of Pub Mania, the event had already raised a bunch of c

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