This Month at WCCA TV, The People’s Channel
Hello friends! Hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. Happy New Year 2021! May it be a healthy and successful year for all!!
What better way to start the new year than to embark on an exciting TV-Production journey! Our next TV Production Class starts on Saturday, January 9, 2021, and it’s held at the WCCA TV facility, in downtown Worcester. This class is a MUST for all aspiring TV producers, as it provides useful information about all components involved in TV production. The class will cover how to use our production equipment, cameras, lights, Adobe Premiere editing software, and studios. The class is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. To reserve your seat, call 508-755-1880, ext. 114, or stop by our facility at 415 Main St. in Worcester. Embark on your TV Production journey today!!
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WCCA TV’s Special Presentations
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Meighan Sharry, a member of the Friends of Wetherell Park and Save Duffy Field group. She discuss how the large group of neighbors and community members have come together to save their unique, open space and urban park.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Paul Lacava and Ed Gardella to update us about the Planting The Seed Foundation and their upcoming events. Planting the Seed Foundation is a 100% volunteer, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of Worcester’s neediest families and their children.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Jose de la Rosa, Founder and CEO of Guardian Healthcare. Jose will explain how Guardian Healthcare expanded its reach from Boston to serve patients in Worcester, after the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on Latin and Black communities. For more information, visit www.myguardian.org
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features David Hagan, Executive Director at Why Me & Sherry’s House – a nonprofit charitable organization that provides emotional & financial support services to children living with cancer and their families. David will talk about the mission of the organization, how COVID-19 has impacted the families and services they provide, and how the community can help.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Mary Knittle, Director of Energy Resources at Worcester Community Action Council. Mary will share information about applying for fuel assistance and offer guidance for those struggling with home heating bills during these challenging times.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features John Wackman, author of ‘The Repair Revolution’, and contributing writer Gabrielle Griffis. They talk about Repair Cafés; how they work and how to get a café in your city or town; what is the Right to Repair Movement; libraries involvement in hosting and advocating for repair events, and more. For more information, visit www.repaircafeusa.org
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Howard Steen, who returns to the show via Zoom from Germany to share new developments about Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19, class action law suits, as well as perspectives & insights from Germany and Europe on the pandemic.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Amber Krasinski, Manager of Marketing & Outreach at Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Amber shares information on the history of CMAA and the donations and programs happening this holiday season. CMAA donated $12,000 to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office ‘Coat Drive’ this year. For more information, visit www.seniorconnection.org
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Charbel Najem and Richard Gonzalez, who explain how businesses can come together to help local ministries/nonprofits in Worcester to provide assistance.
This edition of ‘Daily Breaking’ features Erin Williams, the Executive Director of the Worcester Cultural Coalition, and Eric Butler, President of the Worcester County Light Opera Club. They talk about the Worcester Creative Giving Campaign and the value of arts & culture in Worcester.
WCCA TV Program Notes
Tune in to a new episode of Rosen’s Round Table, a political and current issue program hosted by Worcester City Councilor Gary Rosen and produced by WCCA TV. Gary and his panel members talk about the future of the almost-empty Greendale Mall. In another episode, the topic of discussion is Setting the Tax Rate for Worcester.
This is Worcesteris a WCCA TV program hosted and produced by community activist Bill Coleman. Bill’s guest is Scott Fulmer, PhD, who will explain how the Mass Teachers Association is dealing with the pandemic. In another episode, Bill and his guests, Armen Hagopian and Vahan Dohoian, talk about the Armenian Community in Worcester.
Tune in to WCCA TV’s Coffee with Konnieand join host of the program and former City Councilor, Konnie Lukes, and her guests as they discuss local issues at Worcester-area coffee shops. Konnie has a cup of joe with Katie Toomey, the Register of Deeds for Worcester. In another episode, Konnie has coffee at the Worcester Technical High School with Caitlin McCarthy, who wrote the screenplay “Wonder Drug”.
Activate Worcester, hosted by Ron Motta, is a WCCA TV program that shows viewers how to participate and become active in Worcester. Ron and his guest, Chris Pinto, discuss COVID-19. In another episode, Ron chats with Sandy Williamson, one of the original hosts of Activate Worcester.
Tune in to Health Matters– a program from the Worcester District Medical Society produced at WCCA TV. Host of the program, Dr. James Broadhurst, welcomes Dr. Tina Runyan to the show. The topic of discussion is Skills to Sustain Caregiving.
Connecting The Dotsis a non-traditional legal program with the emphasis on the attorney as a trusted advisor, with an interdisciplinary approach to solving life’s issues. Host of the program, Attorney Liz Myska, welcomes Jim Regan from Family Services of Central Mass. In another episode, Liz’s guest is Mark Richardson, the director of horticulture at Tower Hill Botanic Garden.* WCCA TV’s independent, eclectic music-video show, Video Jam, with host Tracy Foley, will feature new music from
What It’s Worthis a WCCA TV show definitely worth watching! Host Tommy Colletta welcomes to the show Deborah Packard from Preservation Worcester, to talk about the ‘Door to Door’ Holiday Tour that was done this year because of the pandemic.
WCCA TV’s independent, eclectic music-video show, Video Jam, with host Tracy Foley, will feature holiday music from Jackson Michelson, Lockwood Barr, Grey Delisle, Emily Rae, Laine Hardy, and more. Tune in on Fridays at 9 pm and Saturdays at 7 pm to WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester. The show streams live at the same time worldwide at wccatv.com, where you can also download past shows. Keep on jammin’!!
Tune in to Video Jam Countryand spend an hour enjoying the latest and greatest in country music with host Tracy Foley. This edition of the show will feature holiday music by Olivia Lane, Leo Brooks, The Imaginaries, Dylan Scott, Tony Jackson, Taylor Swift, and more. Shout out to all our country music fans!!
Tune in to a new episode of WCCA TV’s Senior Speak. Host of the program, Edith Morgan, will discuss how seniors are coping with the stress of the pandemic, local happenings, and more. Senior Speakairs on WCCA TV, Cable Channel 194 in Worcester, on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and Wednesdays at 12 pm.
About WCCA TV
Worcester Community Cable Access is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation administering public access cable television for Worcester, Massachusetts. Our mission is:
To advance democratic ideals by ensuring the people have access to electronic media
To provide a platform for first amendment rights and for artistic and cultural expression
To promote co-operative relations with those who serve the public interest
To promote communication through community use of media
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