This Month at WCCA TV, The People’s Channel
Hello friends! Hope everyone had a nice and safe holiday season! Wishing you a very happy New Year! Cheers to health, happiness, and prosperity in 2022!
WCCA’s TV Production Class will resume in January, with the first class starting Saturday, January, 8, 2022. The class is held at the WCCA TV facility, in downtown Worcester, and it’s 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. A certificate will be provided upon completion. 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. Our TV Production class is fun and informative! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to become a video producer!
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WCCA TV Special Presentations
This WCCA TV Special Presentation features Senator Elizabeth Warren’s speech on the Federal Infrastructure Bill, at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. Exclusively on cable Channel 194 in Worcester, also seen on Roku (Worcester TV) and streaming live worldwide at wccatv.com
WCCA TV Program Notes
Tune in to all new episodes of Beacon Hill Chat– a WCCA TV program that features interesting people talking about the interesting things going on in Central Massachusetts. This program is hosted by State Senator Harriette Chandler and produced by WCCA TV. Senator Chandler chats with Anne Ludes, the new Director of the Mass Academy of Math and Science at WPI, and two students currently enrolled in the program. The Mass Academy of Math and Science is a free, co-educational, public school of excellence that enrolls approximately 100 academically accelerated 11th and 12th grade students from Massachusetts. Senator Chandler also talks with Jack Foley about his time on the Worcester School Board and about Clark University’s community relations. In another episode, Senator Chandler welcomes Ulysses Youngblood and Harry Danse to talk about getting the first license for a minority-owned Cannabis Shop.
Rosen’s Round Tableis a political and current issue program hosted by Gary Rosen and produced by WCCA TV. Gary and his panel members discuss the Dual Tax Rates and WRTA going fare free through 2022.
Welcome to a new edition of WCCA TV’s The Mayor’s Forumhosted by Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty. The program features local guests to discuss a wide range of topics which impact residents of Worcester and Central Massachusetts. The Mayor welcomes to the show Etel Haxhiaj, City Councilor Elect for Worcester District 5, and Jermaine Johnson, School Committee Member Elect.
Activate Worcesterhosted by Ron Motta, is a WCCA TV program that shows viewers how to participate and become active in Worcester. Ron welcomes to the show his wife Louise Motta to talk about Marie’s Mission ministry, which was founded by their daughter Sarah Galvin. Marie’s Mission is a ministry of St. Michaels Episcopal Church established in loving memory of Marie Louise Galvin, infant daughter of Sarah and Patrick Galvin. Their mission is to ensure that families in need have an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and toddlers, and to provide resources that support healthy childhood development. For more information, visit http://mariesmission.org/
Tune in to a new episode of WCCA TV’s Ramona Interviews– Where the Telling of Stories Begins. Host Ramona Pokoly interviews Ralph Shapiro, President of The Retired Mens’ Club of Greendale located in Worcester MA. Mr. Shapiro talks about the history, mission and member activities of the Club. The Club is 70 years strong, with a regionally active membership of over 1,400. In another episode, Ramona welcomes Welder who is an internationally celebrated Producer, Song Writer and Music Promoter. He joins Ramona to talk about connecting artists on a global scale through Welder Spotlight.
Time for a coffee break and a new episode of Coffee with Konniehosted by former Worcester Mayor Konnie Lukes. Konnie talks with Jo and Huck Truesdell about Tidewater Books. Exclusively on cable Channel 194 in Worcester!
Welcome to Connecting the Dots, a non-traditional legal program hosted by Attorney Liz Myska and produced by WCCA TV. Featured guest in this episode is Edward Moynihanto talk about the Worcester Planning Board. In another episode, Liz welcomes Eliana Hadjiandreou to talk about self-defense for the visually impaired and empathy.
Human Touchhosted by Augustine Kanjia, is a WCCA TV program that spotlights refugees and their stories, struggles, and triumphs in order to bring about understanding and change. Augustine’s guest is his daughter Mary Hannah Kanjia, who came to the US as a refugee at the age of 9. She is now a model and an aspiring therapist. Mary shares her experience and the challenges she and her family faced during her adolescence.
All Things Orthodoxis a WCCA TV program that focuses on Orthodox Christianity. Host Father Christopher Stamas, from the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, welcomes Father Nicholas Apostola. The topic of discussion is celebration of Christmas and Easter. In another episode, featured guest is Father Gregory Christakos to talk about the Nuances of Scripture.
WCCA TV’s Video Jam New Year’s Specialwill feature holiday music from Jimmy Fallon with Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion, Dylan Scott, Brynn Stanley, The Imaginaries, and more. Tune in on Friday at 9 pm and Saturday at 7 pm to WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester MA. The show streams live at the same time worldwide at wccatv.com, where you can also download past shows. Happy New Year!!
Senior Speakis a WCCA TV program for seniors and by seniors, hosted by community activist Edith Morgan. In this episode, Edith talks about the importance of wearing a mask and the different types of masks. Senior Speak airs 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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