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SUMMARY:Filming Fit To Print
DESCRIPTION:From an organizational meeting in November 2025\, there was a decision to ‘do history’ about the history of journalism: Doing History\, ‘Moses Yale Beach In Conversation’ is now the teleplay Fit To Print. It is an exploration of journalism history and American ideals featuring The Sun Penny Paper\, Moses Yale Beach\, and his contemporaries \n\nRoger Sherman Baldwin (1839) – Amistad Case Attorney Joseph Cinqué\n\n\nHistorical questions: What did “human rights” mean to different classes of white Northerners? How did newspaper coverage shape public opinion on Amistad? On Slavery? On the role of newspapers?\n\nThe Sun markets both reportage and a lithograph of the captive leader\, Aug. 31\, 1839 \n“Joseph Cinquez — The Brave Congolese Chief — Lithograph Now Available.” \n\nP.T. Barnum (1842) – The Showman   Opening of Barnum’s American Museum\, Broadway.\n\n\nHistorical questions: How did these entrepreneurs understand their role in shaping public taste? What’s the line between innovation and manipulation? Blending of advertising copy and editorial column.\n\nWONDER AT THE MUSEUM — SEE THE MERMAID YOURSELF — ADMISSION A PENNY. \n\nEdgar Allan Poe (1844) – Year of “The Balloon Hoax.”\n\n\nHistorical questions: Was hoax journalism considered ethical entrepreneurship? How did literary figures navigate commercial publishing?\n\nASTOUNDING NEWS! THE ATLANTIC CROSSED IN THREE DAYS! \n\nJane Storm (1844) – Manifest Destiny\n\n\nHistorical questions: Role of newspaper in wartime\, bylines\, and female journalists.\n\nHOUSE AUTHORITY — Our Manifest Destiny to Overspread the Continent. \n\nWillis A Hodges (1846) – anti-slavery activist\, newspaper editor\, black member Convention 1867-68\n\n\nHistorical questions: Does the Sun shine for all? He pays for a boxed advertisement posing a moral question. Obituary Rates.\n\nDOES THE SUN SHINE FOR ALL?” — HOUSE NOTICE \n\nDaniel Webster (1849) – Statesman  March 7 Speech\n\n\n The two Websters — Senator Daniel and Professor John (WEBSTER–PARKMAN murder trial).  The Sun conflates their names under a single head.\n\nWEBSTER — SENATE ADDRESS / TRIAL PROCEEDINGS – DOUBLE RULE. \n\nTailer Premiere: July 4\, 2024 – Independence Day broadcast\n\nFit To Print aTeleplay in six decisions. \nNOTE: Location Scouting Six of 12 scene are being filmed this weekend at a Wallingford location. The remaining six will be filmed in August. At the moment we are considering a barn built in the early 1800s in New Haven unless a 19c industrial location in Wallingford can be secured.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/filming-fit-to-print/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:About Moses Yale Beach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001755Z
CREATED:20260430T235600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T001755Z
UID:12137-1778151600-1778184000@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:We Are Wallingford's Art Destination
DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE:  ART SALE DAY  #SocialActionArt Everyday \nWhat you can expect: \nhttps://wpaa-tvandcommunitymediacenter.pixieset.com/ \n 
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/we-are-wallingfords-art-destination/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260305T180116Z
CREATED:20251216T201353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180116Z
UID:11673-1777921200-1777926600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Be The Seed Community Performance : The Bargain
DESCRIPTION:#greatGIVE06492  BeTheSeed Launch event for online giving supporting the mission of local nonprofits.\nConnection – Collaboration – Community
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/be-the-seed-community-performance-the-bargain/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175458Z
CREATED:20260416T175458Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Poetry (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:We have the mic. You have the poems. \nOriginal\, classic or advocacy poems. Send copies in advance to reserve@wpaa.tv for teleprompter preparation. \nIn collaboration with Saturday Morning Poetry which welcomes poets from across CT to write\, rewrite\, share and present original poetry.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry-session-3/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T165930Z
CREATED:20250919T000556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T165930Z
UID:11441-1777312800-1777321800@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Your Story Is Part of Our Nation's Fabric May June Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:LAST SESSION APRIL 27  If anyone is interested in sharing a story\, they can send an email to reserve@wpaa.tv and use the regular producer program. \nWe think a great way to connect local history with the broader national commemoration is story with a shared meal. Unity means acting together\, not thinking alike. U are part of the fabric of our nation whether born here or transplanted.  \nThere are No Remaining dates with Supper Provided. \n\nApril 2026: 4th Monday is April 27th ✓ This is Muslim Heritage Month. We welcome stories in the cultural tradition of ‘Hakawatis’ that featuring narrative poetry also.\nMay 2026: 4th Monday is May 25th ✓ (Memorial Day) Feature: Veterans Stories CANCELLED\nJune 2026: 4th Monday is June 22nd ✓  Advocacy stories and more CANCELLED\n\nAmericana Themes: Featuring Narrative Poetry \n\n“What America means in my family…”\n“A family story about serving our country…”\n“How my ancestors celebrated holidays…”\n“The American Dream in my family looked like…”\n\nFamily/Community History: \n\n“The oldest story in my family is…”\n“My grandparents/great-grandparents came here from…”\n“This town used to be different when…”\n“My family’s recipe/tradition came from…”\n\nLocal History Connection: \n\n“The biggest change I’ve seen in this community…”\n“An old building/place that’s no longer here…”\n“What my street/neighborhood was like before…”\n\nLiving History: \n\n“A piece of history I witnessed…”\n“The oldest person I ever knew told me…”\n“I remember when [historical event] happened…”\n“My job/trade connects me to the past because…”\n\nDo you want to make a plan to feature your story:  Red\, White and Bicentenial Blues \nIs now Your Stories Our Nation’s Stories Red White and Blues: The Podcast \n  \nDo you have a story to share\n \nNote: This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner #99371890 or any government commission. Our use of the words America and 250 is not the project title\, it is a token reference only to the 250 years of nation building by\, for and of the people: Doing History.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/america250/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183239Z
CREATED:20260403T171034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183239Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Poetry
DESCRIPTION:You Are Invited\nWednesdays in April in studioW.  No judging. Just sharing poetry. The event is 100% dependent on poetry lovers showing up because you love sharing poetry. Original\, or an interpretation of your favorite classic. Wallingford residency not required.  If a theme emerges\, we will organize the poems accordingly in post production. We will prepare the telepromptor with text version of your poem\, if you are not off the page.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183533Z
CREATED:20260403T172322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183533Z
UID:11982-1775674800-1775680200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:The People's Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Take #1 \nWe have the mic. Who has the poems? Every Wednesday in April\, will you come? Confirm interest in email reserve@wpaa.tv or dm @Freeman P Quinn. All that is missing is U! \n#wpaatv #MoreThanTV Original or interpretations of classic or little known works.  Wednesdays in April in studioW.  No judging. Just sharing poetry. The event is 100% dependent on poetry lovers showing up because you love sharing poetry. Original\, or an interpretation of your favorite classic. Wallingford residency not required.  If a theme emerges\, we will organize the poems accordingly in post production. We will prepare the telepromptor with text version of your poem\, if you are not off the page.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-peoples-poetry-2/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260305T173738Z
CREATED:20260305T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T173738Z
UID:11885-1772697600-1773176400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:When Youth Speak\, Community Listens?
DESCRIPTION:The popular vote portion of the contest is active now. VOTE online.  A  simple way to show youth that their community cares. \nYouth Voices Matter\nA few weeks ago\, TeenTigerTV youth submitted a video to a nationwide PSA contest on youth mental health.\n• Vote here: https://psacontest.scholasticbroadcasting.com/not-alone/vote\n• Search ‘TeenTigerTV’ (0ne word)\n• Enter your email (One vote per email address)\n• Complete verification to confirm your vote. They email you. You must open the email and validate your vote. \nYou may find the backstory interesting: especially\, if you work with youth. \nLocal Article Here: https://patch.com/connecticut/wallingford/we-asked-youth-speak-then-we-listened-or-do-we-nodx \n 
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/when-youth-speak-community-listens/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260217T174317Z
CREATED:20260129T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T174317Z
UID:11785-1771344000-1771360200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:TeenTigerTV PSA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Young creators ages 15 and up are welcome to participate in TeenTigerTV PSA workshop.\nDevelop content for PSA contest with cash prizes.\nBegins at 4 pm.\nPizza at 6.\nPlan for the rest of the week by 8.\nNo registration Fee.\n\n\n\nContest submissions due Feb 24th. [Middle School and High School Divisions]\nWhat we know: It will be tied to Safe&Sober mission.\nPrompt #1: “3 Ways”\nPrompt #2: “Not Alone”\n\n\n\nThe way you tell a story matters! Goal: to promote hope\, connection\, and help-seeking\, emotionally safe for both the creators and the audience. \nJudging Criteria: authentic youth voice\, clarity of message\, creative effort\, and alignment with the contest theme over technical production quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n#TeenTigerTV is an award-winning program of WPAA-TV and Community Media Center. Winner of the 2025 Rika Welsh Community Impact Award\n\n\n#MoreThanTV #wpaatv #studioW #volunteersmakeadifference\n\n\n\nPSAs Created by TeenTigerTV\nIt is Never Too Late 988\nVaping Take Back Control\nWhen Life Gets In The Way\nDo you have 2 hands?\n\nShort Films\nDisconnected\nCandyLand\nPenny’s PlayHouse\n\nExperimental\nFraming Words\nWhen I Speak Freely
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/teentigertv-psa-workshop/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T164610Z
CREATED:20260129T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164610Z
UID:11787-1771264800-1771273800@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:TeenTigerTV
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In Night \nExplore Tech. \nGet an advanced introduction to tools in prep for PSA Workshop & Contest on 17th. \nOur youth-led programs support creating content in the public interest. Participation is eligible for community service credit. Learn how taking pictures with your phone can help connect our community. \n 
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/teentigertv/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T160000
DTSTAMP:20251118T184045Z
CREATED:20251109T170801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T184045Z
UID:11612-1764338400-1764345600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Kick-Off: Doing History Moses Yale Beach In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Doing History Moses Yale Beach In Conversation is to be an exploration of journalism history and American ideals\, featuring Moses Yale Beach and CT Contemporaries: \n\n Roger Sherman Baldwin (1832) – Amistad Case Attorney\n\n\nHistorical questions: What did “human rights” mean to different classes of white Northerners? How did newspaper coverage shape public opinion on Amistad? On Slavery? On the role of newspapers?\n\n\n P.T. Barnum (1842) – The Showman\n\n\nHistorical questions: How did these entrepreneurs understand their role in shaping public taste? What’s the line between innovation and manipulation?\n\n\n Edgar Allan Poe (1844) – Year of “The Balloon Hoax”\n\n\nHistorical questions: Was hoax journalism considered ethical entrepreneurship? How did literary figures navigate commercial publishing?\n\n\n Daniel Webster (1849) – The Statesman\n\n\nHistorical questions: How did media figures participate in expansion politics? What compromises did “principled” men make?\n\n\n\nWillis A Hodges (1846) – anti-slavery activist\, newspaper editor\, black member Convention 1867-68\n\n\nHistorical questions: Does the Sun shine for all?\n\n\nPremiere: July 4\, 2025 – Independence Day broadcast
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/kick-off-myb2026/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:About Moses Yale Beach,MakeTV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20251030T225448Z
CREATED:20251030T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T225448Z
UID:11581-1762971300-1762979400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:One Last Time in 2025 Holiday Messages GreenScreen Fun
DESCRIPTION:Greenscreen Fun.  In as little as 10 minutes\, you can begin a tradition that uplifts friends & family.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/2025-holiday-messages-greenscreen-fun/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20251105T195628Z
CREATED:20251105T195545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T195628Z
UID:11596-1762797600-1762806600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:TeenTigerTV Weekly Youth Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Details here: https://wpaa.tv/teentigertv/ \nParticipate in National Contests: \nJoin the Contributed Media Project. \nLearn media skills.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/teentigertv-weekly-youth-drop-in/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:MakeTV,Youth Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T204500
DTSTAMP:20251019T181746Z
CREATED:20251019T181746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T181746Z
UID:11545-1761069600-1761079500@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Halloween Green Screen
DESCRIPTION:https://wpaa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lastcall2.mp4
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/halloween-green-screen/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20250828T224910Z
CREATED:20250808T230621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T224910Z
UID:11267-1760801400-1760806800@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:The Puppet Village Visits studioW
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Celebrate Wallingford booth on Oct. 4th or 5th to receive free tickets to The Puppet Village Experience.  Let us introduce you to The Puppet Village: https://youtu.be/37r5FQTgCO8 \nCommunity stories have been culturally significant forever.  The ability to share stories\, engage in conversation\, and unite around a common good had its 1st technology boost with cable TV.  Transformation continues as do the stories. To celebrate our participation in this national movement\, our annual open house is always scheduled on the weekend closest to Community Media Day\, October 20th. \nLet us introduce you to The Puppet Village: https://youtu.be/37r5FQTgCO8
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/the-puppet-village-visits-studiow/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20251014T205456Z
CREATED:20251014T204604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T205456Z
UID:11534-1760796000-1760801400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Mask Making (Upcycling Covid Face Shields)
DESCRIPTION:Mask Making could become a new tradition. While waiting for your green screen moment or the puppet show we have a fun craft opportunity. \nUpcyclying Covid Face Sheilds
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/mask-making-recycling-covid-face-shields/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20250808T232724Z
CREATED:20250112T160736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T232724Z
UID:10423-1760792400-1760801400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Community Media Day Open House: Greenscreen Holiday Messages - A Tradition
DESCRIPTION:No pre-reservation required. \nWe celebrate Community Media Day with our annual open house on the nearest weekend. Come and see your place-based community space. Make magic messages with greenscreen. Discover & giggle as you create a community message for one or more holidays. Share the experience with coworkers\, family\, and friends. \nENJOY —light refreshments like Nutmeg Kettlecorn and treats from other local shops. \nSee what has been done before with this link.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/community-media-day-open-house/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:MakeTV,Open House,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T133000
DTSTAMP:20251014T212246Z
CREATED:20251002T182240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T212246Z
UID:11456-1760792400-1760794200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Art & Tech Intersect: 'In Concert' Welcomed to Nelson 'Carty' Ford Memorial Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Apollo in the Moment\nThe newest additional to the Nelson ‘Carty’ Ford Memorial Gallery features the work of Apollo Maldonado. Join us as he signs the panels series and applies the ‘installations’ connection to augmented reality. You will see each of these musicians come to life and play a composition crafted for this exhibit that features a Saxophone\, Piano\, Violin and Guitar. \nThis installation is also applied to audio panels for improved accoustics in the audio creative room. It is accompanies by a bluetooth speacke system giving the audio panels an alternative purpose. \nWe promised our audio creatives inspiration and Apollo helped us deliver on that promise. \nArtistic Director\, Josiah Houston will host the reveal at 1 pm. Apollo will be with us to speak about how his affiliation with WPAA-TV has compelled him to move forward and create beyond his own expectations. \n  \n 
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/art-tech-intersect-the-musical-reveal/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nelson Ford Memorial Art Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20251016T215350Z
CREATED:20250822T204932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T215350Z
UID:11292-1760788800-1760792400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Get Out The Vote - 'We The People' Event
DESCRIPTION:All candidates for local office are invited to ‘collaboratively’ urge residents of Wallingford to vote in the November Elections. \n\nWhat can nonprofits do at election time?  Advocacy & Education that refrains from endorsing specific candidates or parties. \nWe can inform voters about the election process\, ballot design\, and encourage voters to participate in democracy by voting. \nOrganization may educate voters on the process of voting\, include information about ballot design and explain the role and impact of elected positions on our communities. This is advocacy education not politics. \nDid you know you can under or over vote? \nUndervoting is a phenomenon that occurs when a voter does not record a vote in every office or question on a ballot. Experts believe that this can happen due to ballot fatigue\, apathy\, or even the ballot’s design. \nCan someone overvote? Yes. If their voting to support a platform it is possible to overvote in select types of elections. \nThe message this year. \nElection Day is Nov 4th\nPolls open 6 am to 8 pm \nFor your convenience\nEarly Voting\nBegins October 20th\nand ends Nov 2. \nYou can register to Vote\non the same day. \nGo to the Town Council Chambers\n1st Floor 45 S Main St\nbetween 10 am and 6 pm \nwith your identification \nVoting hours on Nov 1st and 2nd\nweekend are between\n8 am and 8 pm \nNo voting\nwill take place\non Monday\, November 3\, 2025
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/get-out-the-vote-we-the-people-event/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20250908T233758Z
CREATED:20250908T233758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T233758Z
UID:11429-1759662000-1759683600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:WPAA-TV at Celebrate Wallingford
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to discover what you did not know you needed during Celebrate Wallingford. \nWe anticipate being on So Main St. \nPerfect time to get The Check Minus Book or Democracy Is A Creative Practice T-Shirt and Free Ticket to The Puppet Village in studioW on Oct 18th. Tickets will be required. Event & refreshments are free.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/wpaa-tv-at-celebrate-wallingford-2/
LOCATION:Celebrate Wallingford\, uptown\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20250908T233644Z
CREATED:20250908T233644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T233644Z
UID:11425-1759575600-1759597200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:WPAA-TV at Celebrate Wallingford
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to discover what you did not know you needed during Celebrate Wallingford. \nWe anticipate being on So Main St. \nPerfect time to get The Check Minus Book or Democracy Is A Creative Practice T-Shirt and Free Ticket to The Puppet Village in studioW on Oct 18th. Tickets will be required. Event & refreshments are free.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/wpaa-tv-at-celebrate-wallingford/
LOCATION:Celebrate Wallingford\, uptown\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20250926T165130Z
CREATED:20250926T162715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T165130Z
UID:11447-1759168800-1759176000@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Green Screen Fun - Youth Event
DESCRIPTION:Join TeenTiger TV in Green Screen Fun discovery. \nMany holidays to choose from but we know you will choose halloween. \nFree. Refreshments. Giggles guaranteed. Youth-led.Bring friends. 13 + this is all about you.If you want to disappear\, wear green. Props & costumes welcome.\nUnder 13 requires adult supervision.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/green-screen-fun-youth-event/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:MakeTV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20250829T152838Z
CREATED:20250827T145136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152838Z
UID:11312-1756638000-1756659600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Freeman's Attic Art & Treasures Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:Tag Sale: Donate \nAttic Treasurers\nand walk away with art\, prints\, jewelry\, and some tech in support of our work. Good opportunity to pick up your ‘Democracy Is A Creative Practice’ T’s and The Check Minus book based on two true Wallingford stories. Rain or Shine.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/freemans-attic-sale-2/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T000000
DTSTAMP:20250808T230120Z
CREATED:20250808T230120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T230120Z
UID:11265-1754611200-1754611200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:It is a local election Year - Nonpartisan Get Out The Vote
DESCRIPTION:Community Media Day is a national day of recognition of people’s conversations and stories in the public interest: October 20th. We honor this day with community messages by and for the people. \nAll individuals running for an office that represents Wallingford are invited to collaboratively encourage voter registration and voting. Here is the 2023 message: https://youtu.be/ih32kwCSB2A?si=3I5pAgI-nk7S0mHW \nENJOY —light refreshments like Nutmeg Kettlecorn and treats from other local shops. \nSee what has been done before with this link.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/it-is-a-local-election-year-nonpartisan-get-out-the-vote/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20250624T163459Z
CREATED:20250624T163459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T163459Z
UID:11115-1752238800-1752253200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:TeenTigerTV Orientation
DESCRIPTION:A summer of skill building awaits. Learn about what to expect in this free 6-week award-winning media-maker TeenTigerTV program. \nTwo ways to participate in TeenTigerTV: Community service credit or via youth-work assignment approved through the YSS Summer Workforce Alliance Program.      Eligibility: High School Freshmen in Fall or older. Wallingford residents have priority. Meriden\, Cheshire\, No Branford eligible for a $15 fee (This covers your T-shirt.) \nThe Good Stuff: Skilled coaches. #TeenTigerTV Award-winning since 2015. You evolve. The Other Good Stuff: Airconditioned. Start time 1 pm. We feed you on Tuesdays. \n\nWho are We (that includes U)?\nWhere are We?\nDifference Between School and Work\nWhat does Youth-Led Mean?\nYour Goals (Why U are here) High Level\nMore about the Team\nWorksite Goals – Topics 4 Content Production\nStorytelling Content (6000 Books\, Can we upscale this?)\nAmerica 250 (MYB and Wallingford Stories – Doing History\nCommunity Connections\nReview of Schedule and Commitment\n\nAt 5: Option to order a pizza and watch content (based on youth consensus on the big screen in the green room. Jump start your learning & team building. \nProgram Dates: July 17 to Aug 20 \nCore Times: Mon & Wed 1 – 5\, Tuesday 1-8:30 \nPre-registration not required: Orientation attendance improves program acceptance. If interested but unable to attend July 11th\, write to movie@wpaa.tv with answer to #5
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/teentigertv_summer_orientation/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
ORGANIZER;CN="TeenTigerTV Coaches":MAILTO:susanadele@wpaa.tv
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T193000
DTSTAMP:20250624T175824Z
CREATED:20250514T190305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T175824Z
UID:10837-1751643000-1751657400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Democracy Is A Creative Practice (Voices of democracy)
DESCRIPTION:Spend Independence Day with Us\nOur second America250 affiliation community engagement event.\nAmerica250 | CT250\nPower of Place – Doing History – Inclusive Stories – For the Common Good \n6:00 PM Democracy Open Mic\nAlready have a 3 minute poem\, song\, essay to orate. Share here with others who have worked together collectively through the day. \nTentative Schedule\n3:30 – 5 Crockpot picnic and creative engagement about evolving a multi-voice performance piece together over food. (Swedish Meatballs\, Chili\, Baked Beans & cocktail wieners\, Mac’n Cheese\, Potato Salad — and what you bring to share. Drinks included. We will open the bottle of champagne left behind by Ubuntu Storytellers to toast to our successful day! )\n5 – 5:30 Staging the evening performance in studioW\n6:00 PM Democracy Open Mic Starting with Multi-voice performance piece\nMore food & drink & engagement (maybe catch some fireworks on large screen TV) \nInvitation to ACTORvist\, Musicians & Poets in Greater New Haven and beyond to explore “Democracy Is A Creative Practice”\nShare original or representative work similar to our response to the shuttering of theaters in the pandemic 7 Years Ago: Ghostlight This example for content not production optics. \nIf you are not a creative by trade\, but are concerned about democracy\, you are welcome too. Find your creative advocacy voice with us. \nHelp us build this multi-voice performance piece. Lend your words\, your voice. (inspired by @Defiance13 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJEPeUDOMii/ ) Daffodils in Ashes The First 100 Days \nDrafting has begun. (add your words\, your voices\, a counterpoint piece). Inspiration First Hundred Days Daffodils can transcribed here. \nREFRAIN: We dare to bloom like daffodils pushing through concrete. (maybe dandelions?) \nVoice 1: “As the noose tightens around our freedoms.”\nVoices WE march\,\nWE speak\nWE cry\,\nWE laugh\,\nWE —\nWE —\nWE —\nVoice 2: In a world scorched by tyranny\,\nVoice 3: —resistance is our anthem! because hope whispers louder than fear.”\nVoice 4: Let the first hundred days be a testament\, not just to shame\, but to the stubborn hope that refuses to die! \nRefrain:\nWe dare to bloom like daffodils pushing through concrete. \nVoices: They try to silence us\,\nTo silence the press\nTo silence the educators\nTo —\nTo — \nVoice 5: we turned our voices into a symphony of defiance.\nVoice 6: Remember the child with the sign? ‘Be kind or be quiet’—that’s our revolution.\nVoice 7: They can build walls\, but they can’t cage our spirit.\nVoice 8: From church basements to punk shows\, we rise—united in resistance.\nVoice 9: And as long as we breathe\, our reasons will multiply like wildflowers in the cracks of their pavement.\nVoice 10: Let them write about the daffodils\, for that’s where the heart of America still beats. \nRefrain:\nWe dare to bloom like daffodils pushing through concrete.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/democracy-is-a-creative-practice-july-4/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T142749Z
CREATED:20250521T163427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142749Z
UID:10938-1749915000-1749929400@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Flag Myths & Meaning (Open to all 14 to 94)
DESCRIPTION:An America250 CT250 A ‘Do History’ Event\nPhoto Credit: Matthew/Kim Singer \nHow the Day Is Planned.\n3:30 to 5:30 Workshop some basic information about the United States Flag. Source:\n    Explore media tools\, start your creative projects for the related contests including our 3-Minute Movie Challenge.\n    Youth programs are encourage to participate as teams. Chalk available to draw your thoughts in our driveway: For Peace. For Free Speech. Free Press. Democracy.\n5:30 Complimentary Pizza Supper for afternoon participants & folks coming for evening activities.\n6:00 Open Mic On these Times (let us\, or “Not Just US” know of your interest in being recorded in the studio) No topic is off limits. But 3 minutes is the limit for time on the mic.\n7:00 Reflection on Recent Events – Panel Conversation  \nMore to come:\n***This is the kick-off of our America250 media challenges. Media Challenge Winners will be celebrated on July 4th during a Community Dinner – and additional media making featuring ACTORvists\, Poets and Musicians. Audience Welcome. \nRegister for the Video Media Challenge here.\nOther Flag Day Media Challenge Information(Essays\, Poems\, Images) will be made public Memorial Day.\nWhat you need to do. How to submit. Prizes. \nSend inquiries if interest to reserve@wpaa.tv or reach out to our partner Not Just Us.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/flag-myths-meaning/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20250610T153351Z
CREATED:20250610T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153351Z
UID:11096-1749895200-1749900600@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:They Say It's Your Birthday (with a special cookie)
DESCRIPTION:Local youth 3 – 6th grade are invited to learn about a Wallingford birthday mystery with Ben. A mix of story time & adventure. Maybe you will decide ‘to do something’ to fix a mistake made in the 1800s.\nYou may know Ben. Ben is a paraprofessional at Moses Y School. He may have coached your older siblings in video making. He has a voice for radio\, a big heart\, and an adventure to share.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/they-say-its-your-birthday-with-a-special-cookie/
LOCATION:studioW #wpaatv\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20250531T230513Z
CREATED:20250514T175555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T230513Z
UID:10833-1748775600-1748790000@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Freeman's Attic Tech & Art Tag Sale (continues Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Attic Treasurers\nAre you searching for tech that may have been top of the line in 2010 (tripods to fire wire)?\nDo you want to decorate with affordable classic art?\nDo you need a chair or gumball machine?\nDo you fancy costume jewelry or children’s books? \nGoing to a rally and need the perfect T-shirt: Democracy Is a Creative Practice $12 or 5 for $50\nWant that book you heard about: written by the people for the people of Wallingford: Check Minus a Moses Yale Beach Story.  \nDo yo want to save money and do good?\nWe hope you stop in. See the Nelson ‘Carty’ Ford Memorial Gallery\, Make TV (Fourth of July\, Juneteenth\, Labor Day).\nRain or Shine.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/freemans-attic-sale/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20250104T194347Z
CREATED:20240910T163543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T194347Z
UID:9979-1746558000-1746565200@wpaa.tv
SUMMARY:Be The Seed GreatGive06492 Launch Performance
DESCRIPTION:Launch Performance: Meet nonprofit leaders from #thegreatgive06492 collaborative\, enjoy music\, and refreshments from local vendors. Be The Seed for Greater Good in Wallingford. and beyond \nFor 36-hours nonprofits across New Haven will be reminding you about what they do in the community and the importance of your support. Be The Seed is a chance to give as little as $5 to help raise awareness and unrestricted funds to keep our potential to serve at its best. Meet the nonprofit leaders who collaborate all year long at this launch event.
URL:https://wpaa.tv/event/be-the-seed-greatgive06492-launch-performance/
LOCATION:WPAA-TV and Community Media Center\, 28 So Orchard St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performances
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