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The Falmouth Prevention Partnership, in cooperation with the Falmouth Police, Gosnold on

Cape Cod, and Falmouth High School, presented a community forum aimed at preventing and treating opiate abuse

on Cape Cod. The forum was held from 7 to 9 pm on Monday, April 28, at

Falmouth High School, located at 847 Gifford Street. Falmouth Community Television cablecast the live event on Public Channel 13 and Educational Channel 14 so that the discussion

could be made accessible to all. The coverage will be re-cablecast on Public Channel 13, Educational Channel 14

and Government Channel 15 throughout the month of May and will

be available for viewing on demand on FCTV’s YouTube channel.

See You There ! FCTV Annual Meeting of Members

Tuesday, May 27 5:00-7:00 PM

at the

Sea Crest Beach Hotel Nauset Conference Center 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth

RSVP and pick up your tickets

at FCTV by May 15! 508.457.0800

Falmouth Reads Frankenstein: Part 4

Produced by Valerie May Douglas Falmouth reads Frankenstein, Part 4 discusses the medical and ethical conflicts in the story of Frankenstein. Talk given by Richard Ratzan M.D. A Day at the Gym

Produced by FCTV Youth Producers A claymation short film about a tragic trip to the gym. Falmouth Chamber Players March Concert

Produced by Marilyn Rowland Music director, John Yankee, leads the chamber to play works by Bach, Rossini, Rosetti, and Schubert. The New Veterans Voice Produced by Valerie May Douglas Hosted by Ahmed Mustafa and Kathy Holland Palmer, the first show featured guests Capt. Alan H Driscoll, U.S. Merchant Marine (ret), a former United States Air Force Dog Handler and one of the first K9 Units in Vietnam. He is also the president of the K9’s of the war on Terror, Inc. Additional guests included Major General Robert McCarthy, USAF (ret). The show kicked off Live on April 15th at 7:00pm, and will be re-played Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays at 4:00 PM. Drifting Gases of Life on The Deep Blue Sea

Produced by Marilyn Rowland Presentation about the Sargasso Sea given at the Sea Education Association by Dr. Amy NS Siuda on March 16th, 2014. Little Pond Oysters Produced by Dick Batchelor A documentary covering a project by the Falmouth Wastewater committee to use oysters in alleviating the town’s nitrogen problem. Falmouth Reads Frankenstein: Part 3

Produced by Valerie May Douglas This is part three of the exploration of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Break The Silence PSA Produced by Marilyn Rowland A short PSA on the Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence organization, which is launching a national tour and stopped by East Falmouth on April 12th.

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C l a s s e s - Wo rk s h o p s - S e m i n a r s

ORIENTATION This one-hour class is offered each month to all new members and open to the public. There is no obligation to attend this one-session course but it is mandatory for anyone wanting to take other training or use FCTV facilities. Learn more about FCTV. Prerequisite: None Thursday: May 1, 6:00-7:00 pm Open to the public and newcomers welcome! KICKSTARTER* This two-part, one-on-one class will walk participants through creating an engaging Kickstarter campaign. Everything from setting up an account, shooting and editing a pitch video, deciding on incentives and promoting the campaign via social media will be covered. Class scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $30 FCTV members, $60 non-members PART ONE: Friday: May 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm PART TWO: Friday: May 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm GOOGLE for NONPROFITS* In this one-session seminar, participants will learn how FCTV has integrated Google for Nonprofits into its daily work-flow by using Google Drive, Google Hangout, Google Calendar, YouTube, etc. Participants will also receive recommendations on how their nonprofit’s webmaster can utilize Google for Nonprofits. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $15 FCTV members, $30 non-members Monday, May 5, 3:00 - 4:30 pm INTRO TO COMPUTERS* In this one-session seminar, participants learn basic computer skills using FCTV’s Mac computers. Topics include: turning the computer on and off, using the mouse and keyboard, navigating in the Finder window, opening a web-browser, searching with Google, and typing an email. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $30 non-members Tuesday: May 6, 3:00 - 4:00 pm INTRO to ANIMATION*: This one-session class introduces participants to several animation techniques including 2D and 3D traditional animation as well as 2D and 3D computer animation. Multiple films are screened in order to showcase each animation technique. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $10 for non-members Thursday: May 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm INTRO to iPAD* This one-session seminar explores Apple’s iPad and covers frequently asked questions about apps, networking, and synchronization with other devices. Prerequisite: None *Fee: $15.00 for FCTV members, $30.00 for non-members Friday: May 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm VOICEOVER TECHNIQUES This one-session seminar is designed to offer techniques and best practices for creating effective voiceovers for documentary projects. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production Tuesday: May 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm PLANNING YOUR PRODUCTION This one-session workshop presents producers with various tools to help organize and structure productions while increasing professionalism. Prerequisite: Intro to Studio or Field Production

Thursday: May 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Take part in the Democratic process and bring local,

transparent government to the Falmouth Community!

Learn to use the Robotic Camera Systems at the Falmouth Town Hall and the School Administration building to cover important Town meetings. For more information or to sign up for one-on-one instruction, email geoff@fctv.org,

or call 508.457.0800. Workshop descriptions can be found HERE

May 2014 Training Below is a sampling of the workshops and classes being offered this month at FCTV.

To register: 508.457.0800. For more class listings, go to www.fctv.org

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M a s e r Ga l l e r y @ F C T V ∙ 3 1 0 A D i l l i n g h a m A v e . , Fa lm o u t h , M A 0 2 5 4 0

Click here for more information about the May show at Maser Gallery

Behind the Badge - Awards and Swearing-In Ceremony Falmouth Police Department held a ceremony to award officers and introduce new officers in a swearing-in ceremony on April 4, 2014. Police Chief Dunne conducted the event and FCTV was there to record and re-cablecast on Government Access Channel 15. Falmouth Polling Location Changes A detailed interview with Town Clerk Michael Palmer reveals the decision made to change some polling locations in the Town of Falmouth. Watch this short interview this week on our website www.fctv.org where you can also find the cablecast schedule. Falmouth Finance Director Jennifer Petit After her first year on the job, FCTV sits down with Finance Director Jennifer Petit to discuss the position and her work thus far in Falmouth. Also discussed, are some of Falmouth’s financial strategies and Jennifer's thoughts for the future. County Government Programs The latest meetings of the County Commissioners, Cape Cod Commission and Barnstable Assembly of Delegates will be airing this May on FCTV Channel 15. Go to www.fctv.org for programming schedule. Ballot Questions Explanation from Water Quality Management Committee Chairman Watch this informative interview with Chairman Eric Turkington about the upcoming ballot questions for the May 20th vote regarding the passage of articles 27 and 28 from the April Town Meeting. Mr. Turkington discusses state mandates, the WQMC process, alternatives to sewering and the general health concerns of Falmouth's estuaries. Falmouth Town Manager Julian Suso Spring 2014 Interview FCTV sits down with Mr. Suso to discuss the outcomes of the Spring 2014 Town Meeting, budget, and what the Town of Falmouth does to prepare for the busy summer season.

Falmouth Bike Lab Check out the latest FCTV Exclusive, which features an interview about a bicycle donation drive that happened at John Wesley United Methodist Church in April.

Click on the picture or go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll-4qKYyZrw