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The AC Show
Monthly :28 min. variety/talk show produced and hosted by Andrew Cosenza. Guests Joe Tonelli, Sean Camerato, Peter Camerato, John Simone get together with AC to make people laugh in this comedy improv while they look for a future in acting. *2003 SPACle Award
Times
Wednesday 9:30 pm, 11 pm
Thursday 12:30 am


All Fired Up
Monthly :29 min. program produced at Ashland Cable, sponsored by John Dumas. Cooking show featuring Steve Uliss.
Times
Monday 3:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am, 12:30 pm


Announcements & Daily Programming
To keep up to date on important info, tune in to SPAC TV 28 check the daily schedule of your favorite shows on your public access channel and announcements of Shrewsbury Media Connection events between shows.
Times
Daily 5 am, 6:30 am
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 1 pm


Arabic Family Program
Weekly :58 min program produced by Arabic Family Center in Canton, MA. Local sponsor: Costa Erhayel. Show is Arabic biblical teaching of family and cultural values afc@arabsforchrist.com
Times
Friday 12:30 pm
Saturday 12 am, 9 am


The Arabic Hour
Weekly :59 min program produced by Simon Haidar in West Roxbury brought to us by Elizabeth Boosahda and sponsored by Gail Gicas.
Times
Monday 9:30 pm
Tuesday 12 am, 9 am


Beyond Today – Understanding Your Future (beyondtoday.tv/about/)
Weekly :28 min program produced by the United Church of God (www.ucg.org) , an International Association. The program offers a unique perspective on the challenging issues of our day. It takes you on a Bible-based exploration of the major issues that shape your life and the lives of your family and loved ones. Local Sponsor: Paul Suckling
Times
Tuesday 5pm, 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am


Bloomin' with The Bemis'
Monthly :58 min. program produced at Spencer Cable Access (www.scatv.org) by Lee Danek featuring Ed & Tina Bemis from Bemis Farms Nursery. Local sponsor: Monica Mansfield.
Times
Tuesday 5 & 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am


Bodyworks
Monthly :28 min. produced by Joe Drummond (1992 Producer of the Year). Join in on this weightlifting workout hosted by Jim Broderick featuring local competitor Nancy Andrews and others at Gold’s Gym.
Times
Wednesday 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Thursday 6 am, 12:30 pm


Catholic Mass
Weekly :29 min. program produced by Ray Delisle & Steve Kaufman of the Worcester Catholic Diocese Office of Communications, www.worcesterdiocese.org sponsored by St. Anne's & St. Mary's parish in Shrewsbury.
Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 pm, 11:30 pm


Catholic Rosary
Weekly :29 min. program produced by Ray Delisle & Steve Kaufman of the Worcester Catholic Diocese Office of Communications, www.worcesterdiocese.org sponsored by St. Anne's & St. Mary's parish in Shrewsbury.
Times
Sunday 7 am, 4:30 pm
Monday 7 am


Catholic Weekly Special (Faith in Action, Hispanic Ministries Magazine, Spanish Mass)
Weekly :29 min. program produced by Ray Delisle & Steve Kaufman of the Worcester Catholic Diocese Office of Communications, www.worcesterdiocese.org sponsored by St. Anne's & St. Mary's parish of Shrewsbury.
Times
Sunday 7:30 am, 5 pm
Monday 7:30 am


Citizens for a Better Shrewsbury
Monthly :28 min program produced and hosted by Christine Juetten with guests Johanna Musselman and Moira Miller. This talk show features topics of human interest, budget issues and town issues.
Times
Tuesday 6:30 pm, 10:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30 am, 7:30 am


Coach's Corner
Weekly :30 min. program produced since 1999 by Nick Todisco (2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 Producer of the Year) for the S.H.S. Boosters Club (Gridiron Club, Hoopsters Club, Dugout Club) Hosted by John Mastro with Dennis Mastro, Bill Orfalea, Bob Bigda featuring Shrewsbury High School Coaches, athletes and parents.
Times
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm LIVE CALL-IN @ 508 841-8650
Thursday 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 10:30 pm
Friday 1 am, 9 am


Democracy NOW!
Daily 1 hour satellite feed on Free Speech TV channel 9415 of the DISH network also broadcast on Pacifica, community and National Public Radio stations, public access cable television stations, shortwave radio and the internet. National, daily, independent, award-winning alternative news program highlighting grassroots efforts to enhance and ignite democracy in the U.S. beyond mainstream media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez and produced out of the Downtown Community Television Center, a community center in New York City's Chinatown. (local sponsor: Monica Mansfield)
Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 am


First Congregational Church
Weekly :58 min. program produced by church members. Rev. Paul Adkins & Rev. Ann Hoffman of Shrewsbury's lead the First Congregational Church weekly worship service.
Times
Thursday 8:30 pm
Friday 12 am, 9:30 am


Football 411
Weekly
:28 minute program produced and hosted by James Mangan with Bert Schofield. Jim talks about football from the NFL level to college, high school and Pop Warner and even Fantasy football.
Times
Friday 6 pm, 7:30 pm, 11 pm
Saturday 7:30 am, 8 pm
Sunday 12:30 am


Free Speech TV
Daily 3 hour satellite feed - FSTV is a publicly-supported, independent, non-profit TV channel available nationally, 24/7 on DISH Satellite Network available on 70 community access cable stations in 22 states. FSTV reflects the diversity of our society, provides perspectives that are under-represented or ignored by the mainstream media, and shines a national spotlight on engaged citizens working for progressive social change, empowering citizens to fight injustices, revitalize democracy, and to build a more compassionate world..
Times
Daily 2 am to 5 am


FREELY SPEAKING LIVE “Open Mic”
Weekly :25 min."Freely Speaking" is an "Open mic" program that allows residents the opportunity to express themselves on an unedited show, that is taped every Wednesday starting at 8:15 pm beginning Wednesday, April 2nd. The order is first-come, first served.  No production experience is needed; production crew and podium will be provided by SMC staff. The program will not be carried live but will air on SPAC-TV Cable channel 28.

Call (508) 841-8650 to reserve your spot or come on down to the studio at 15 Parker Road to fill an empty spot.  If you are a Shrewsbury resident or speaking on behalf of a non-profit group in Shrewsbury, you may utilize “Freely Speaking.”  It's that simple.  The rest is up to you.  So come on down, step up to the podium, introduce yourself, and say what's on your mind.

Thursday 10 pm
Friday 10 pm
Saturday 3 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday 3 pm & 8 pm
Monday 12:30 am, 8 am


Go Fish
Monthly
:30 min. program produced by Dan Kenney at Leicester Access. The show highlights the very best fishing footage from the vast array of local lakes, ponds, rivers and reservoirs the great state of Massachusetts has to offer. Local sponsor: Margaret Gorham. www.gofishdan.com
Times
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, 10pm
Fridays 6am


Good Morning Shrewsbury
Weekly :30 min. program produced by Nick Todisco (2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 Producer of the Year) with Bill Orfalea, Henry Grampietro, Bob Bigda & John Mastro talking about sports and the headlines in town and around the globe.
Times
Saturday 6:30 pm, 11:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Monday 5:30 am, 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm


Grace & Truth Chapel Moments with Rev. Chris Essel
Weekly
:30 minute religious and music program from Marlborough. Local sponsor: Ishmael Neequaye.
Times
Wednesdays 4 pm & 9 pm
Thursdays 5:30 am


Health Matters
Weekly :29 min. program produced at WCCA http://users.rcn.com/wcca/ in Worcester for the non-profit Worcester District Medical Society, www.wdms.org dedicated to enhancing the health of Central Mass residents through science, quality and ethics in the practice of medicine. Local sponsor: B. Dale Magee.
Times
Thursday at 3 pm, 7 pm
Friday at 1:30 am


Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch
Monthly
:29 min.program produced by JM DigitalWorks for Jazzercise, Inc. of Carlsbad, California. A powerfully FUN and effective workout featuring Judi Sheppard Misset that will lift your spirits and strengthen your heart, muscles, and core. Includes “Health Tips highlight exercise, nutrition and healthy lifestyles topics. Local sponsor: Kathy Nash.
Times
Monday 2 pm & 4 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am


Kids First
Monthly :28 min. program produced and hosted by Jackie Samalis and Cheryl Leatham. This show is for those who deal with special education and disabilities. They try to get the most current information about the field to viewers. Suggestions, comments can be e-mailed to kdsfir@aol.com
Times
Friday 1:30 pm, 5 pm, 10 pm
Saturday 11 am, 2:30 pm
Sunday 11 am
Monday 6 am


Life Matters
Monthly :28 min. program produced and hosted by Brendan O’Connell for the Massachusetts Citizens for Life in Jamaica Plain. Local Sponsor: Maureen Coghlin
Times
Friday 6:30 pm, 10:30 pm
Saturday 5:30 am


Miller Chat
Bi-Weekly :30 minute talk show produced by Robbin Miller about disabilities and general interest topics.
Times
Monday 3 pm, 5:30 pm, 9 pm, 11 pm
Tuesday 6 am, 12 pm


Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church
Weekly :58 minute program Rev. Cliff Gerber leads this Sunday church service with the congregation of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church.
Times
Wednesday 8 pm
Thursday 1 am, 10 am


Mostly Rock & Roll*
Monthly :28 minute program produced by Monica Mansfield (2003 Producer of the Year). She showcases local and international musicians. Their performances and interviews shot, edited & played back in digital. Alliance for Community Media Hometown Video Festival Winner 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Performing Arts category, 2003 Videographers Award of Distinction. * SMC SPACle Award 2002 & 2004
Times
Friday 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 10 pm
Saturday 1 am, 2 pm, 7 pm, 11 pm
Sunday 12 am, 10:30 am


Music & The Spoken Word
Weekly :28 min program produced by Bonneville Communications for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sponsored by Tammy Valdez.
Times
Monday 4:30 pm, 6 pm, 10:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am


Open For Business
Monthly :29 min. program produced by Catie Foertsch at Westborough Cable Access Television WCAT for Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce. Local sponsor: Barbara Clifford, Maurice DePalo.
Times
Friday 3 pm, 4 pm, & 8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am


Physician Focus
Monthly :30 minute program produced at Hopkinton Community Access & Media www.hcam.tv by the not for profit Massachusetts Medical Society www.massmed.org. This show focuses on important topics in the world of health and medicine. Host: Bruce Karlin, MD. Local sponsor: Dale Magee, MD.
Times
Wednesday at 2 pm
Thursday at 9:30 am & 11:30 am


Producers Potpourri
Weekly slot open for any length program up to 1 hour. Available on a first come, first-serve basis once a month to a SMC producer.
Times
Saturday 3 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday 3 pm & 8 pm
Monday 12:30 am, 8 am


Pure Heart, Clear Mind
Weekly :58 min. program introduction to Falun Dafa, a traditional Chinese practice helping people to get fit and healthy in both mind and body. Local sponsor: Xiaojing Pau.
Times
Wednesday 6 pm
Thursday 7 am


Rte. 9 Veterans Forum

A monthly information program on a wide variety of current veteran’s issues presented to inform veterans of services available and answers any questions they may have. Hosted by William H. Moore, Retired Disabled Veterans Employment Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   Produced by Art Paquette of Leicester Cable Access Corporation at Auburn Community Television.

Monday at 5 pm
Tuesday at 12 am, 2:30 pm
Wednesday at 12 am, 5 am
Thursday at 12 am, 7 am

 


Seniors for Responsible Taxation
Bi-Monthly :28 minute program produced and hosted by Ben Tartaglia with Stanley Dembrowsky, Jean Gaumond, Joy May. The group is dedicated to promoting creative, positive and responsible approaches for obtaining and disbursing town funds. Although its membership is mostly comprised of those with over 50 years life experience, about 1/3 of SRT supporters are anticipating the achievement of that milestone. The group feels they were instrumental in defeating the 2005 Permanent 2-1/2 Tax Override, and looks forward to meeting future challenges. For more information call 508-845-6000 or Email bwt@bwt.com.
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Thursdays at 2 pm, 6 pm, 9:30 pm
Fridays at 5:30 am, 10:30 am


Seniors On The Move
Bi-weekly
:30 talk show on topics for seniors. Host Karen M. McKenzie is committed to creating a positive attitude on aging through education, motivation and personal example. Program produced at Westborough WCAT Cable Access www.westboroughTV.com Local Sponsor: Evelyn Cummins
Times
Tuesdays at 2 pm & 6 pm
Wednesdays 10 am


Shrewsbury High School Sports Coverage
Follow Shrewsbury High School Colonials sports season at home and on the road with producer Nick Todisco (2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 Producer of the Year) and crew Bill Orfalea, Bob Bigda, John Mastro, Dennis Mastro – dedicated fans of the SHS Colonials.
Times
Saturday at 9 pm
Sunday at 12 noon & 6pm
Monday 12 noon & 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am

Varsity Football


Shrewsbury Yesterday
Monthly :28 min. program produced with the help of Nick Todisco and friends, hosted by Henry Grampietro. Tune in to hear Henry explore Shrewsbury's past with guests from town.
Times
Tuesday 3 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am, 12:30 pm


Smooth Energy Yoga
Monthly :28 min. program produced by D.Zeutas-Broer with the help of Laurie Hogan. Tap into your own energy and relax with 'D' along with Melanie Eresian.
Times
Friday at 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 7pm, 11:30 pm
Saturday 1:30 am, 7 am, 8:30 am


Super Duper Double Decker Dude Club
Monthly :28 min. program produced by Christopher Hansson with Dane Volke.
Times
Tuesday 3:30 pm, 7 pm, 9:30 pm
Wednesday 1:30 am, 6 am, 11:30 am


This is Your Bible
Weekly :28 min program produced for The Christadelphians Ecclesia of Worcester and sponsored by Virginia Ross
Times
Thursday 4 pm, 5 pm
Friday 7 am


Thyme in the Kitchen
Monthly
:45 min. program produced at Spencer Cable Access www.scatv.org by Lee Danek featuring Pam Leck & Sylvia Gruner as they share their keen interest in cooking. www.thymeinthekitchen.info Local sponsor: Monica Mansfield
Times
Tuesday 5 pm, 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am


Town Common
Monthly :28 min program produced SMC staff and volunteers highlighting town groups and departments such as Parks & Recreation, SHS Gridiron Club, Spirit of Shrewsbury, Donohue Rowing Center, Shrewsbury Community Services, SMC's Kidvid.
Times
Tuesday 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Wednesday 12, 1 am, 5:30 am, 9 am, 12 pm


Voice of Reason
Monthly :28 min talk with John Martin on Shrewsbury issues
Times
Saturdays at 4 & 7:30 pm
Sundays at 1 am, 4 pm, 9:30 pm


Weekend Special
Weekly slot open for any length program up to 2 hours. Available on a first come, first-serve basis once a month to SMC producers.
Times
Saturday 12 noon
Sunday 8 am, 10 pm
Monday 10 am


Youth & Family Forum
Monthly :28 min. program produced by Laurie Hogan (2004 Producer of the Year) for Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc., a non-profit, community counseling and education agency serving the Town of Shrewsbury with counseling, workshops, seminars and other family resources. Executive Director, Jeffrey Chin e-mail: jchin@townisp.com
Times
Friday 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8 pm
Saturday 6 am, 10 am, 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm

SPAC Specials

Check out the new weekly 2 hour "Weekend Special" on SPAC TV Channel 28 on Saturdays 12 pm & Sundays 8 am, 10 pm & Mondays 10 am by various producers.


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