Volunteer News Blog

April 26, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

3 New Classes!

Spring has sprung and 3 new classes have been added for the month of May!   Socially “Smart” – Tuesday, May 7th This 3 hour workshop is designed to help get you proficient using your Smart Phone to interact with Social Media sites with available apps for your phone. You must have a Smart Phone […]

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April 17, 2013 | Staff Writer

California Pizza Kitchen FUNdraiser (Video)

California Pizza Kitchen sponsors FUNdraiser for Montgomery Community Media Participate with us at the following California Pizza Kitchens anytime April 15 through 18 (all day), for a flavorful FUNdraising event: Washingtonian Center Gaithersburg (301.330.0691) Montgomery Mall Bethesda (301.469.5090) Download the flyer! Just download, print, and bring in this flyer, present it to your server, and […]

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April 1, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Spring Classes Start Next Week

Have you been thinking about checking out our Citizen Journalism class or taking one of our Producer classes? Or maybe you want to take the Studio Technician Class or even better learn more about MCM and the classes we offer. Make sure you keep in mind that spring classes are starting up in the next […]

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March 29, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

That’s A Wrap!

Our Backpack Journalists previewed their stories this afternoon at MCM! WOW!  I am so proud of all of our Backpack Journalists. They did a phenomenal job. I know that you are going to be amazed at the talent these journalists have.  Take a peek as we got ready to show their stories.  

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March 28, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Let’s Edit – Backpack Journalism Day 3

Their interviews have been recorded and our Backpack Journalists are hard at work editing their stories!  I can’t wait to see the final projects tomorrow!  Make sure you check back for updates!  

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March 27, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism – Day 3

Today we learned how to edit using Final Cut Pro. Our Backpack Journalists are ready to start editing their projects tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates…  

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March 26, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Spring Break – Day 2

Here’s a quick preview of  “Career Day”!  We had all different types of careers represented today as our Backpack Journalist learned more about them and what they do!  

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March 26, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

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Scriptwriting Group Meets on April 1st

“Character” is the topic of this month’s Volunteer Scriptwriting Group. Come to the next meeting on Monday, April 1st. The meeting will be held in the Classroom (7564 Standish Place, Suite 101) at 7pm. You must be an ACTIVE Member (Producers and Technicians) to attend this free event!   Contact Joe McGloin at joseph.mcgloin@earthlink.net for […]

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March 25, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Snow for Spring Break?!

Snow did not stop our Spring Break Backpack Journalists today! They braved the snow to come to the first day of Spring Break Backpack Journalism class.  Here they are exploring our Studio for their Scavenger Hunt!  

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March 20, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

More Backpack Journalists on the Way! (Photos)

Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to work with some great students from the Chelsea School in Silver Spring. We have been having a great time with MCM’s Backpack Journalism program. The ideas that have come from these students have been absolutely phenomenal. Their minds have been working since our first […]

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