Tuesday, September 07, 2010
   
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Foster City TV Wins in 2010 SCAN NATOA Star Awards in Long Beach, CA


 "City Snapshots: Spiritual Gym" placed FIRST in the Community Event Category.

 Foster City was home to PJCC Visiting Israel Artist Elyasaf Kowner for two months.  See his past works, his thought process for his latest installation, and how he transformed the facility into a 


 

"Meet the Candidates 2009" and the Election Results placed FIRST in the Election Coverage category.

For "Meet the Candidates 2009", City Clerk Doris Palmer explains how, when, and where to cast your ballot on Election Day.  We also hear Statements from Candidates running for City Council.

Watch the Election Results program here, released the day after Election Day, as soon as semi-official results became available from the County Elections Office. 

Two original programs placed SECOND:  FC Cafe in the Talk Show Category, and Foster City News in the Community Event Coverage.

 And two original programs placed THIRD:  Smart Moves Holiday Edition in the PSA Category, and 2010 Year of the Tiger in the Promo Category.

 

The STAR Awards recognize excellence in government programming in California and Nevada.  Categories are divided by a range of TV station budgets, with Foster City TV landing in the low end, under $400K.  Winners were announced at the SCAN NATOA Spring Conference Thursday, June 3rd 2010 in Long Beach, CA. 

 

Foster City TV Wins in 2009 NATOA Government Programming Awards in New Orleans, LA


 

"City Snapshots: Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration" placed FIRST in the Community Event Coverage category.

"FC Cafe" placed SECOND in the Interview/Talk Show category.

"City Council Recap" placed THIRD in the Community Awareness category.

The "fostercity.tv" Website, along with "FCTV NewsBrief" were given Honorary Mentions.

 

Winners were announced at the NATOA Government Programming Awards on Friday, October 2nd 2009 in New Orleans, LA. 

   

Take a Walk on the Green Side

   Green Footprint, a fresh and practical Foster City TV original production, features eco-trends to help consumers recognize and understand a variety of environmental and sustainability efforts, so they can make informed choices for themselves and their home.  Acting as a change agent for healthier habits, this home-grown show promotes and encourages more simple and conscious living. Each episode will focus on green alternatives to minimize negative environmental effects, and offer sustainable solutions to get there. Geared toward consumer education, Green Footprint, showcases methods to conserve and reduce consumption, gives tips on best practices in the home, and suggests options in making minor, or noticeable changes for the better.
Stay tuned to take an urban walk with Green Footprint!
   

A Classroom on Chinese Roads

     Lakes, mountains, villages and temples - these destinations offer unforgettable experiences to any traveler.  Visiting these locations as a traveling student delivers a distinctively different adventure.  Two UC Berkeley students take on a "multi-destination" itinerary through Shandong Province together with eleven Shandong University students.  Each stop along the way will bring them learning opportunities through impromptu classes with their peers.  They will observe China through the eyes of their new-found friends.

    Journey with these young people as they visit Mount Tai, one of the most climbed mountains on Earth; The Confucious Temple, where the memory of his teachings live on; and a village in Wei Fang - still popular for kite production.  See how Nick and Courtney's adventure unfolds. 

    Watch this and other programs streaming on the web here, as well as original FCTV productions available on demand. 

   

Digging Dirt Isn’t Just for Dogs

     When you gaze at your garden, is it radiant with fresh blossoms and pruned flora...the kind you’ve always dreamed of? Or does your landscaping project show signs of abandonment as it rests near the recycling repository you call your garden shed?

     Foster City Television thinks a little help with plants couldn’t hurt anyone,...even getting your hands dirty will pay off. Down To Earth, a half-hour program hosted by the award winning horticulturist Tom Piergrossi, will offer sensible tips and instructions on ways to make a garden with “punctuation”. He will suggest drought tolerant landscapes, recommend handy gardening tools, and unearth some clear-cut science on horticulture.

     Avoid expensive experiments and learn from a pro to cultivate beauty and welcome relaxation into your garden.

     You’re invited to dig some dirt and start potting while you watch. A new "Down To Earth" episode will be featured each month.

 

   
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