Wednesday
The Wakefield Creativity Lab, a program of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield, and WCAT have teamed up to offer “In the Middle,” a media learning opportunity for middle school students in Wakefield who’d like to be on TV or take steps to be an influencer. This is the first session.
“In the Middle” provides students with an opportunity to create their own unique show. During the four episodes, each student will design and lead one segment during the series (and have a supporting role in some others) which may include:
- Teaching a skill or game
- Interviewing an interesting person
- Showing off a collection
- Performing a short play or skit
- Telling jokes and riddles
This is an opportunity for the students to unleash their creativity.
Students will have a chance to learn about presenting, filming, actors, lights, sound, and maybe even the green screen!
Other sessions will be held on Wednesdays from February 6 to March 27 (snow dates April 3 and April 10). There will be no session on February 21 due to school vacation.
“In the Middle” sessions are held after school from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in WCAT’s studio at 24 Hemlock Road (behind the high school).
Participants include children in grades 5-8 who live or attend school in Wakefield.
Thursday
From 3:45-4:45, “The “Feel Good Group” will reconvene in the Conference Room. This group was formed by Barbara Worley and Tom Stapleton. The group was created as an informal time to visit with others about matters of a wide range (no politics or polarizin
g topics). This is a safe, comfortable, and fun way to help each other living in this crazy world. During 2024, the group will meet on the first Thursday of each month (February 1, March 7, and April 4). An RSVP helpful but not required. Call 781-224-0300.
Thursday afternoon at 5, Cheryl Webb Scott and her crew return to the studio to record another installment of “The Total Woman.”
Programming
To view the weekly programing schedule on the government and public channels go to Schedules – Wakefield Community Access TV (wcatwakefield.org)
Each week, WCAT airs religious services of several local churches on the Public Channels (Verizon-40, Comcast-9, or RCN-3). New WCAT member Emmanuel Episcopal Church will join this group by airing four services each week: Sunday at 12:30 p.m. (prior week’s services), Wednesday at 8 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., and Saturday at 5 p.m.
Public Service Announcements (“PSAs”)
WCAT, working with the town, has begun producing PSAs/News segments related to important town events and happenings to further inform residents of important information. Recent PSAs have covered a request for help with the 4th of July Parade, a congratulatory message to Wakefield native Commander Shelby Nikitin, and information on the 2024 Census Forms. These segments are broadcast as well as uploaded to YouTube and posted to Facebook.
On WCAT’s website you can learn about all aspects of the station, review membership benefits, and evaluate sponsorship opportunities for your business. You can also search for WCATWakefield on YouTube. www.youtube.com/user/wcatwakefield to subscribe, view past meetings, public service announcements, and sporting events.
Follow WCAT on Facebook (Wakefield Community Access TV) and Twitter (@WCATtv).
For more information about programming opportunities, volunteering, membership, podcasts, sponsorships, or a tour of the studio please call 781-224-0300 or email info@wcat.tv.
WCAT programming can viewed on RCN (channel 3 – public and channel 13 – government), RCN HD (channel 613 – public and channel 614 – government), Comcast (channel 9 – public and channel 22 – government), and Verizon (channel 40 – public and channel 42 – government).
