It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! WCCA TV is once again partnering with Planting the Seed Foundation for the SANTA-THON event – 51st Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party, helping those in need. You’re invited! Stop by to WCCA TV at 415 Main St, on Wednesday, December 13, from 5-7:00 PM, and join in on the fun! New toys/gifts are welcomed.

The event will air live on WCCA TV 194, and streaming at www.wccatv.com, on December 13, starting at 5 PM. Stop by and drop off your donation and be seen on WCCA TV (Live Television), give your favorite organization or persons a live Holiday Shout-Out, and talk to Santa via Live Zoom.

Thanks to the sponsors: Creedon and Co, Fitness Worcester, and WCCA TV.

Stay tuned for more updates. Hope to see you there! Happy Holidays!!

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WCCA TV Special Presentations

WCCA TV will cablecast our documentary Surrounded by Love on Sunday, December 3, at 3 PM. The documentary is about the fallen firefighters known as the “Worcester 6” – Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. James Lyons, Firefighter Timothy Jackson, Firefighter Paul Brotherton, Firefighter Jeremiah Lucey, and Firefighter Joseph McGuirk – who lost their lives looking for homeless people believed to be inside the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. Exclusively on WCCA TV 194 in Worcester, also seen on Roku (Worcester TV) and streaming live worldwide at wccatv.com

WCCA TV intern, Shai Krantz, presents an interview with Youth for Community Improvement, a program in which teens determine the recipients of grant allocations. All high school students in Worcester County who are interested in developing leadership skills, enjoying working collaboratively with others, and who are willing to commit to participating enthusiastically and thinking critically to create a real, effective change in their communities, are eligible for YCI. Find out more at https://greaterworcester.org/impact-initiatives/leadership-development/youth-for-community-improvement.

WCCA TV Program Notes

Tune in to all new episodes of Soapbox in December for some informative and meaningful interviews with a focus on the Worcester community. Host of the show and WCCA TV’s Executive Director, Mauro DePasquale, welcomes: Ben Minsk, Founder of Rt. 12 Pickle – a new Pickleball court in West Boylston soon to be offering tournaments, leagues, drop-in-play, and private functions; Tom Ingrassia and Korey Varano to talk about One Door Closes: Korey’s Courage – a documentary that features the stories of 4 amazing people who overcame insurmountable obstacles to achieve their dreams; Christian author, Just Sue, to discuss her book ‘Balancing My SeeSaw’, the hardships that brought her to rekindling her faith, and how she felt inspired to express herself through creative writing and reach out to others in need of spiritual & emotional healing; and Heather Hurd, Senior Plan Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, to discuss Medicare: Common Mistakes Made & How to Enroll. There is something for everyone on Soapbox! The show can be seen on WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester, and streaming live worldwide at wccatv.com, on Saturdays at 10:30 PM and Sundays at 6:30 PM. To be a guest on the show, contact Tracy Foley at tracy@wccatv.com.
Host of The Chandler Chat, former state senator Harriette Chandler, interviews first-time author Victoria Atamian Waterman on her newly published historical fiction novel “Who She Left Behind.” The novel captures the Armenian immigrant experience, and reflects on the author’s journey to unearth and address some of the lingering trauma left by the horrific Armenian Genocide of 1915. In another episode, host Harriette Chandler welcomes Peter Dunn, President and CEO of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, to talk about what his non-profit organization has done for Worcester County, ranging from community outreach, scholarship funds, endowments, and non-profit advocacy.
This is Worcester is a WCCA TV program hosted by community activist Bill Coleman. Bill interviews Nick Zwirblia, author of “The Boy in the Closet, a Memoir, Volume I: How I Stole a Million Dollars’ Worth of Art & Survived Priests, a Hitman, Stockholm Syndrome & AIDS.” When he was drugged and raped by an art teacher – after being molested in early childhood by not one but two priests – Nick Zwirblia made himself a promise: if he was going to be sexually targeted, he was going to make it profitable. And he did. A lover of the finer things who grew up in part in public housing, he also swore he would fill his life with antiques and art. And he did, stealing more than a million dollars-worth before he was thirty. And by the age of thirty-three, he was back in Worcester—and where he’d sworn he’d never be again—in public housing. Nick’s life story is a complicated, upsetting, and inspiring look at what it was like to come out as a gay man, in the 1970s. You don’t want to miss this!
Tune in to Rosen’s Roundtable hosted by former City Councilor Gary Rosen and produced by WCCA TV. Gary and his panel members review the election results for Council and School Committee; discuss the decision of Worcester City Manager Eric Batista to seek reduced police oversight; and a first-of-its-kind bike lane coming soon to Worcester. In another episode, Gary and his panel discuss the shelter crisis in Worcester as winter closes in. Exclusively on WCCA TV 194 in Worcester!
Close to Home is a WCCA TV program about people and situations that demonstrate deep respect for mankind. Host Maureen Schwab interviews Walter F. Doyle, Co-Director of the Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope in Worcester. The Urban Missionaries is a Catholic charity and faith community founded with the purpose of helping the less fortunate from diverse backgrounds, faiths and means – from welcoming immigrants and refugees to Worcester, supporting those crippled by student or medical debt, and providing emergency assistance to those without homes.
On this episode of The Talk of Main Street, host Konnie Lukes welcomes panelists Mark Henderson, Founder and CEO of “The 016” regional news website, retired Justice Mel Greenberg, and Civil Trial Attorney Stephen Gordon. The group continues their discussion of free speech as it concerns the Israel-Palestine conflict and the ongoing protests and counter-protests that it has provoked, and discuss the role that Worcester City government plays in allowing citizens to petition to fly these national flags, and others, outside of City Hall.
Activate Worcester is a WCCA TV program that shows viewers how to participate and become active politically in Worcester. Host Ron Motta talks with John Longhi of the Worcester Republican City Committee.
Host of the Perspectives program, Asima Silva, welcomes back to the program Wachusett Regional High School student and Palestinian-American activist, Hind. They talk about how the Israel-Palestine conflict is being discussed in school, how propaganda has served to legitimize the Israeli settler-colonial apartheid state while stigmatizing Palestinians that have lived in the land for generations, and how the United States bears responsibility for the increasing dispossession, displacement and indeed genocide of Palestinians by continually arming Israel without regards to international law and universal human rights. In another episode, Asima interviews a supporter of Palestine who has chosen to remain anonymous for safety while discussing this controversial topic. She speaks on her experience of growing up in a non-religious Jewish household, how she came to discover and convert to Islam, and how she came to be sympathetic to the Palestinian cause and critical of the Israeli occupation.
Connecting the Dots is a non-traditional legal program hosted by attorney Liz Myska and produced by WCCA TV. In this episode, Liz discusses the White Cane Day with Jorge Sanchez, who participated in the event. The White Cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering people who are blind and visually impaired.
What It’s Worth is a WCCA TV show definitely worth watching! Host Tommy Colletta welcomes Rachel Utzig and Zackary Wentzell to discuss Generation Z. Generation Z, colloquially known as Zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha. In another episode, Tom invites to the program Stanley Levenson , D.M.D. of Levenson Smile in Worcester, to discuss Cosmetic Dentistry & Veneers.
Tune in to a new episode of Hidden Treasures. Host Bill Safer helps you learn how to find that hidden antique or collectible that just may add cash to your life at either a yard, garage or estate sale. In this episode, Bill talks about Miniature Treasures.
The American Constitutionalist is a WCCA TV program produced by local citizens Tony Barca, Guy Alberghini and Keith Rowland, that focuses on the Constitution and civil rights. Host of today’s episode, James Hale, interviews retired US Army Captain Bruce Chester.
- On this episode of Tech Safe, host Cecelia Doucette interviews EMF refugee Susan Fama. Susan talks about her personal experience with Electro-Magentic Field Exposure in housing, how little control individuals have over these ubiquitous wireless technologies that can have a negative influence our lives physically, psychologically and emotionally, and what we can do to protect ourselves by making safe and healthy lifestyle choices.
Welcome to Sketch Worcester, a WCCA TV show that features original comedy sketches set in Worcester, created by Matthew Cory. Featured sketches on this episode: Harvey Ball designs the Smiley Face but makes a few mistakes on the way; Aliens invade Worcester and Capt. Kirk/Spock must stop them; and much more! If you need a good laugh, you don’t want to miss this show!
Tune in to Video Jam, your source for independent and eclectic music videos. Host of the show, Tracy Foley, has been presenting local, mainstream and indie-rock music for more than two decades on WCCA TV. This episode features holiday music from Stefan Benz, American Blonde, High Plains Drifters, OpenSoul, Andon, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli, and more. Tune in on Fridays at 9 PM and Saturdays at 7 PM to WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester MA. The show streams live at the same times at www.wccatv.com. Happy Holidays!
Welcome to Video Jam Country and spend an hour enjoying the latest and greatest in country music with host Tracy Foley. Playlist includes holiday music from Houston Bernard, Taylor Swift, Exile, Ken Domash, Tommee and Crowder, The Swansons, Tori Martin, American Blonde, Lockwood Barr, Stephanie Urbina Jones, and Blake Stamper. Tune in on Thursdays at 9:30 AM & 11 PM to WCCA TV, Channel 194 in Worcester MA. The show streams live at the same times at www.wccatv.com. Shout out to our awesome country music fans!!
Senior Speak is a WCCA TV program for seniors and by seniors, hosted by community activist Edith Morgan. Edith welcomes two guests from Mass Audubon – Community Advocacy & Engagement Manager, Deb Cary, and Central Regional Director, Jennifer Madsen. They discuss the important conservation work that Mass Audubon has done for over 127 years, from preserving the natural environment of New England, providing trail and Wildlife Sanctuary access to Worcester residents, to fighting climate change and protecting birds and wildlife. Senior Speak airs on WCCA TV, Cable Channel 194 in Worcester, on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM and Wednesdays at 12 PM.

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To promote co-operative relations with those who serve the public interest
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