FINAL Free DTV Workshop Wed 1/14 6pm

FREE workshop: Call 650 494-8686 ext. 10 to reserve a seat.

February 17, 2009 has been set as the deadline for the digital transition by the U.S. Congress. After that date, most TV broadcasting will be digital. To help answer the many questions raised by the transition to digital television (DTV, the City of Palo Alto has been sponsoring monthly DTV workshops.

The final workshop in the series will be held at the Media Center (900 San Antonio Road in Palo Alto) on Wednesday, January 14, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This workshop will help you understand the DTV transition - what it is and what it means to you. Please join us for this informative session that will include a demonstration.

If you can't join us, visit the FCC's DTV Transition website for more information.

Spreading Cheer

The Media Center wishes to thank all who participated in our first donation drive for InnVision and the Ecumenical Hunger Program. A total of 28 boxes filled with clothing, gifts and food were turned over to those organizations, to be distributed to communities in need.

Very happy holidays to all!

Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival 2009 Promo

A Promo for the Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival. Entries for the Festival are due by Friday, March 27, 2009. The festival will take place at Cubberley Theater on Thursday, April 16, 2009. All entries will be shown on cable TV and the internet.

YouTube Faves Night 12/9

Please join us to watch the best shorts from YouTube, Blip, and other video sites at our first "YouTube" Faves Night!

When: Tuesday, December 9, at 7:30 PM
Where: Midpeninsula Community Media Center, 900 San Antonio Rd., Palo Alto
Cost: Free! (donations for popcorn are accepted)

Enjoy 90 minutes of PG-rated, inspirational, hilarious, artistic, political, poignant, musical and otherwise provocative video clips in the company of others on a large, flat screen TV.

Haven't we all seen a great video online while alone in our room; face-to-laptop; headphones squishing ears; wishing somebody (not a "virtual" somebody) was there to share the experience and reaction?

If you want to recommend a great web video – under 5 minutes (G or PG rated) – on any subject, send the URL and it will be considered for the mix.

RSVP by sending an email to community@midpenmedia.org and write Faves Night in the subject line.