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WPBS-TV Attends as Media Sponsor for Clayton Rotary’s 3rd Annual AnchorCon

WATERTOWN, NY (August 7, 2023) – WPBS-TV is proud to be the Media Sponsor for Clayton Rotary’s AnchorCon August 19-20 at Cerow Recreational Arena in Clayton NY. Visit the WPBS booth for photos with Clifford the Big Red Dog, learn about WPBS Kids programming, and have fun with a selfie scavenger hunt to win a prize!

AnchorCon is in its third year as the major fundraiser for Clayton Rotary. It is 100% non-profit, with all proceeds going directly back into Rotary’s good works both abroad and at home. Experience a day of everything geek and fandom, shopping unique vendors, exciting movie set displays and replicas. Visit with major celebrity guests and attend panels about your favorite interests. For tickets and more information visit: www.anchorcomicon.com

“WPBS is delighted to be back at Anchorcon again this year” said Mark Prasuhn, President & General Manager. “It’s a unique, fun and inclusive event that, in just a few short years, has established itself as an essential summertime destination in the North Country. We salute Clayton Rotary and everyone involved in making Anchorcon such a success.”

About Clayton Rotary: Across the US and in our town of Clayton, NY we rely on charitable organizations to supplement meeting our community’s needs. For Jefferson County and in particular the Thousand Islands region, the Clayton Rotary supports many of those vital needs.  Since 1930 the Clayton Rotary has provided service to others through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Comic conventions include lovers of not just comics, but pop culture including movies, TV shows, video games, cosplay and so much more! Clayton Rotary is proud to present AnchorCon for another year of excellent talent, entertainment and activities for the whole family.

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