APAC Blog:
Your Weekly Blog from the Executive Director of APAC to let you know what APAC is doing around the town and for you.
Deadline Extended For Kids Digital Film Festival
The Deadline for the Digital Cellphone Video & Photoshop Festival has been extended to January 8th. Due to inquiries and time extension requests, I have decided to extend the deadline for the festival to January 8th. This will give young filmmakers an extra 3 weeks to get their videos in. This contest will showcase the videos & artwork on APAC Channel 9 & 99, social media, and this website.
The contest will go from now October 12th, and ends at 6PM on January 8th, 2020. After that time no more submissions will be accepted.
The contest winners will be selected by the residents of Ayer via our Facebook & Twitter pages starting on the second week of February 2021.
Continue reading to find out all the rules, submission information, and what the top prizes are.:
Film Festival:
- In groups no more than five people, you will be responsible for making a short film no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 7 minutes.
- All entries can be any genre of film:
* Comedy
*Drama
*Action
*Sci-Fi
*Western
*Horror
- All videos must be family friendly and be appropriate to air on television.
- Any explicit or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
- Any type of camera can be used, however, we would love to see what you can make using your cell phones. There is free editing software you can download for both your computers and cellphones. We want you to get creative.
- Most important rule is be safe and have fun.
Photoshop Contest:
- Using photoshop make digital works of are. They can either be film posters for fake movies, artwork using existing photos or landscapes, or get creative.
- Take your time on these works, you have two months to make them come to life.
- Most important rule is to have fun and make something you are proud of.
Prizes & Submitting:
For the film festival the top prize is a $100 Amazon gift card that can be shared amongst the group.
First prize for the photoshop contest is a $50 Amazon gift card.
Second & Third prizes will be announced later.
To sign up and submit your videos & art email APAC Executive Director Scott Kurland or APAC Public Access Manager Christopher Maloney at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We can't wait to see what you made!
The contest will go from now October 12th, and ends at 6PM on January 8th, 2020. After that time no more submissions will be accepted.
The contest winners will be selected by the residents of Ayer via our Facebook & Twitter pages starting on the second week of February 2021.
Continue reading to find out all the rules, submission information, and what the top prizes are.:
Film Festival:
- In groups no more than five people, you will be responsible for making a short film no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 7 minutes.
- All entries can be any genre of film:
* Comedy
*Drama
*Action
*Sci-Fi
*Western
*Horror
- All videos must be family friendly and be appropriate to air on television.
- Any explicit or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
- Any type of camera can be used, however, we would love to see what you can make using your cell phones. There is free editing software you can download for both your computers and cellphones. We want you to get creative.
- Most important rule is be safe and have fun.
Photoshop Contest:
- Using photoshop make digital works of are. They can either be film posters for fake movies, artwork using existing photos or landscapes, or get creative.
- Take your time on these works, you have two months to make them come to life.
- Most important rule is to have fun and make something you are proud of.
Prizes & Submitting:
For the film festival the top prize is a $100 Amazon gift card that can be shared amongst the group.
First prize for the photoshop contest is a $50 Amazon gift card.
Second & Third prizes will be announced later.
To sign up and submit your videos & art email APAC Executive Director Scott Kurland or APAC Public Access Manager Christopher Maloney at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We can't wait to see what you made!
The Town of Ayer 150th Anniversary Video
November 12th, 2020
Residents of Ayer, the 150th (sesquicentennial) anniversary of the town is right around the corner on February 14th, of 2021. APAC is making an 150th anniversary video of the Town and would like your help putting the video together. Using your smart phones, we want you record yourself talking about Ayer. If you don’t want to record on your phone we can also set up a zoom call to record you. The goal is to put together a video collage of everyone in Ayer (residents, employees, and business owners) who make this town great! We also wants to know how the town has been a part of their lives.
Here’s a list of things to choose from to talk about.:
How to film your videos?
How to Send Your Video:
Using gmail, or a google drive send your video clips to [email protected] or [email protected]. We will have our staff assemble a documentary from these clips.
Here’s a list of things to choose from to talk about.:
- Family History: Does your family have historic roots to the town? Talk about your family history, and if you have photos you want to go along with your interview please submit them with your video.
- Personal History: When did you come to Ayer? How did the town change your life?
- Town History: Are you on a town committee? Do you help preserve the integrity of the Ayer? Talk to us about it.
- Business history: When did you set up your business? How did you become apart of the community?
How to film your videos?
- Contact APAC via email: [email protected] or [email protected].
- We can walking you through using your cellphone to record and send a video.
- We can set up a zoom interview.
- We can also walk you through using your own camera if you have one.
How to Send Your Video:
Using gmail, or a google drive send your video clips to [email protected] or [email protected]. We will have our staff assemble a documentary from these clips.
APAC Digital Film & Photoshop Festival
October 12th, 2020
Starting today, APAC will be hosting the first APAC Digital Film & Photoshop Festival for Ages 8 to 18.
From now until December 18th, 2020 students will be able to make short films and photoshopped works of art to be submitted into APAC.
This contest will showcase the videos & artwork on APAC Channel 9 & 99, social media, and this website.
The contest will go from now October 12th, and ends at 6PM on December 18th, 2020. After that time no more submissions will be accepted.
The contest winners will be selected by the residents of Ayer via our Facebook & Twitter pages starting on the second week of January 2021.
Continue reading to find out all the rules, submission information, and what the top prizes are.:
Film Festival:
- In groups no more than five people, you will be responsible for making a short film no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 7 minutes.
- All entries can be any genre of film:
* Comedy
*Drama
*Action
*Sci-Fi
*Western
*Horror
- All videos must be family friendly and be appropriate to air on television.
- Any explicit or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
- Any type of camera can be used, however, we would love to see what you can make using your cell phones. There is free editing software you can download for both your computers and cellphones. We want you to get creative.
- Most important rule is be safe and have fun.
Photoshop Contest:
- Using photoshop make digital works of are. They can either be film posters for fake movies, artwork using existing photos or landscapes, or get creative.
- Take your time on these works, you have two months to make them come to life.
- Most important rule is to have fun and make something you are proud of.
Prizes & Submitting:
For the film festival the top prize is a $100 Amazon gift card that can be shared amongst the group.
First prize for the photoshop contest is a $50 Amazon gift card.
Second & Third prizes will be announced later.
To sign up and submit your videos & art email APAC Executive Director Scott Kurland or APAC Public Access Manager Christopher Maloney at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We can't wait to see what you made!
Starting today, APAC will be hosting the first APAC Digital Film & Photoshop Festival for Ages 8 to 18.
From now until December 18th, 2020 students will be able to make short films and photoshopped works of art to be submitted into APAC.
This contest will showcase the videos & artwork on APAC Channel 9 & 99, social media, and this website.
The contest will go from now October 12th, and ends at 6PM on December 18th, 2020. After that time no more submissions will be accepted.
The contest winners will be selected by the residents of Ayer via our Facebook & Twitter pages starting on the second week of January 2021.
Continue reading to find out all the rules, submission information, and what the top prizes are.:
Film Festival:
- In groups no more than five people, you will be responsible for making a short film no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 7 minutes.
- All entries can be any genre of film:
* Comedy
*Drama
*Action
*Sci-Fi
*Western
*Horror
- All videos must be family friendly and be appropriate to air on television.
- Any explicit or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
- Any type of camera can be used, however, we would love to see what you can make using your cell phones. There is free editing software you can download for both your computers and cellphones. We want you to get creative.
- Most important rule is be safe and have fun.
Photoshop Contest:
- Using photoshop make digital works of are. They can either be film posters for fake movies, artwork using existing photos or landscapes, or get creative.
- Take your time on these works, you have two months to make them come to life.
- Most important rule is to have fun and make something you are proud of.
Prizes & Submitting:
For the film festival the top prize is a $100 Amazon gift card that can be shared amongst the group.
First prize for the photoshop contest is a $50 Amazon gift card.
Second & Third prizes will be announced later.
To sign up and submit your videos & art email APAC Executive Director Scott Kurland or APAC Public Access Manager Christopher Maloney at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We can't wait to see what you made!
APAC Blog: Ayer Town Election Rules
May 29th, 2020
June 2nd, 2020 is the annual town election for precinct 2. With the novel COVID-19 Coronavirus still present in our country, here are some guidelines the town has set up. Please read over these rules carefully. What is included are all the things you need to know when heading out to the polls Tuesday.
Your safety is key, and APAC wanted to share the graphic the town had made on public guidance. The image below goes over in great detail where to go to vote, what will happen once you’ve arrived, what you'll need with you, and where to exit. These guidelines will help keep you and the election personnel safe. For more information from the town, a link to the original post will be given at the end of this post. If you are going to vote please be responsible, be aware of your surroundings, and most importantly be safe.
From all of us at APAC we hope you are all well, and please know we are all in this together. If you are not comfortable going to vote in person, or have any further questions about voting please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-772-8215 or at [email protected]. Click the underlined link right here to go to the town of Ayer’s Page.
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
June 2nd, 2020 is the annual town election for precinct 2. With the novel COVID-19 Coronavirus still present in our country, here are some guidelines the town has set up. Please read over these rules carefully. What is included are all the things you need to know when heading out to the polls Tuesday.
Your safety is key, and APAC wanted to share the graphic the town had made on public guidance. The image below goes over in great detail where to go to vote, what will happen once you’ve arrived, what you'll need with you, and where to exit. These guidelines will help keep you and the election personnel safe. For more information from the town, a link to the original post will be given at the end of this post. If you are going to vote please be responsible, be aware of your surroundings, and most importantly be safe.
From all of us at APAC we hope you are all well, and please know we are all in this together. If you are not comfortable going to vote in person, or have any further questions about voting please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-772-8215 or at [email protected]. Click the underlined link right here to go to the town of Ayer’s Page.
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Shows On APAC Old & New That You Can Watch With Video On Demand
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been talking about making your own content to show on APAC Comcast channel 9, and on our video on-demand player. We have received a few videos and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. This week I want to focus on some of the shows that have been sent into us and assembled together by the APAC staff.
Below are playlists and video links to the videos you helped bring to the television screen. We have our resident story teller Strega Mama, the video greeting from the ASRSD, and our newest shows Bangarang Yoga & Recipe Renegade.
One video I would like to highlight is the March 4th Nashoba Valley Chamber's Breakfast with the Boss filmed and edited by APAC’s Barry Schwarzel. Barry does a great job for us, he filmed and assembled this wonderful video on "the opioid crisis in our community". When it comes to being a producer and videographer, Barry is exceptional. You can find all of Barry's shows on both the channel and Video On-Demand player.
Another APAC employee I’d like to shine the light on is APAC Public Access Manager, Chris Maloney. It is Chris who works with the residents of Ayer on their prospective projects, and helps to create shows like “Strega Mama” and “Scout Finds Out."
Please enjoy all these new programs, and if you want to film a show please reach out to us at [email protected].
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Below are playlists and video links to the videos you helped bring to the television screen. We have our resident story teller Strega Mama, the video greeting from the ASRSD, and our newest shows Bangarang Yoga & Recipe Renegade.
One video I would like to highlight is the March 4th Nashoba Valley Chamber's Breakfast with the Boss filmed and edited by APAC’s Barry Schwarzel. Barry does a great job for us, he filmed and assembled this wonderful video on "the opioid crisis in our community". When it comes to being a producer and videographer, Barry is exceptional. You can find all of Barry's shows on both the channel and Video On-Demand player.
Another APAC employee I’d like to shine the light on is APAC Public Access Manager, Chris Maloney. It is Chris who works with the residents of Ayer on their prospective projects, and helps to create shows like “Strega Mama” and “Scout Finds Out."
Please enjoy all these new programs, and if you want to film a show please reach out to us at [email protected].
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
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The Greeting Heard All Around The District
April 10th, 2020:
If you were on social media on Thursday, you may have seen a video greeting from the teachers of ASRSD. How this video came together was when APAC approached school superintendent Mary Malone the other week about compiling a video greeting for the Pre-K through grade 12 students. The messages could be anywhere from 5 seconds to 30 seconds long, and was meant to let the students know that their teachers were proud of them.
All the teachers filmed each segment on their phones, and emailed them to me at [email protected]. Then those videos were edited together with music, and ended up being about 22 minute long. The response to the video was overwhelmingly positive. Working with all the teachers and seeing the videos you all filmed was an incredibly rewarding experience.
The reason for the video was because we understand how difficult this time of quarantine has been for everyone, especially the students. We just wanted to do something nice for the town, and put some positivity back into the world. Nothing says we're thinking of you, you're doing great, and be safe like a video.
If you have not seen the video you can watch it by clicking the image below. If you have seen the video, and didn’t see your teacher don’t worry we’re going to compile another video with more teachers in a few weeks. These videos are here to bring us together as a community. We hope you enjoyed this video and all the other content that’s available on the APAC video player.
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
If you were on social media on Thursday, you may have seen a video greeting from the teachers of ASRSD. How this video came together was when APAC approached school superintendent Mary Malone the other week about compiling a video greeting for the Pre-K through grade 12 students. The messages could be anywhere from 5 seconds to 30 seconds long, and was meant to let the students know that their teachers were proud of them.
All the teachers filmed each segment on their phones, and emailed them to me at [email protected]. Then those videos were edited together with music, and ended up being about 22 minute long. The response to the video was overwhelmingly positive. Working with all the teachers and seeing the videos you all filmed was an incredibly rewarding experience.
The reason for the video was because we understand how difficult this time of quarantine has been for everyone, especially the students. We just wanted to do something nice for the town, and put some positivity back into the world. Nothing says we're thinking of you, you're doing great, and be safe like a video.
If you have not seen the video you can watch it by clicking the image below. If you have seen the video, and didn’t see your teacher don’t worry we’re going to compile another video with more teachers in a few weeks. These videos are here to bring us together as a community. We hope you enjoyed this video and all the other content that’s available on the APAC video player.
-Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Public Domain Throwback Movies and Television Shows:
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April 3rd, 2020
This week I want to talk about classic television and film. I’m not sure you are aware of this, but APAC shows films and television shows from the 30s,40s, and 50s that are in the public domain. I know that sounds cringeworthy. It may seem as if there is nothing good within this category, but I promise you that is not true. We show shorts from the three stooges, Popeye, and full episodes of one step beyond. As for films we have classics like the original “A Star Is Born,” “His Girl Friday,” and “My Man Godfrey” all airing along with Shirley Temple’s “A Little Princess.” You can watch those films throughout the week on APAC Comcast channel 9 or stream the channel with the schedule right here to see when it is playing.
Every Saturday morning from 9AM until 11:30AM we show classic Saturday morning cartoons that are in the public domain. Introduce your children to old fashion hand drawn animation and a few characters you grew up with like Casper, Woody Woodpecker, and Little Lulu.
We also want to give you that old Sci-Fi Drive-In movie feeling as well. If you tune in every Saturday Night we have the APAC Creature Feature starring classic horror & sci-fi icons like Bella Lugosi, Vincent Price, and Basil Rathebone as Sherlock Holmes. Tune into Channel 9 from 6:30PM until midnight for some classic B movies of the 1950s!
We have plenty of great regular programming that I’ll be talking about next week. If you’re stuck inside why not relive some of those great films from yesteryear. We hope you tune in and enjoy the great programming we have to offer you.
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
This week I want to talk about classic television and film. I’m not sure you are aware of this, but APAC shows films and television shows from the 30s,40s, and 50s that are in the public domain. I know that sounds cringeworthy. It may seem as if there is nothing good within this category, but I promise you that is not true. We show shorts from the three stooges, Popeye, and full episodes of one step beyond. As for films we have classics like the original “A Star Is Born,” “His Girl Friday,” and “My Man Godfrey” all airing along with Shirley Temple’s “A Little Princess.” You can watch those films throughout the week on APAC Comcast channel 9 or stream the channel with the schedule right here to see when it is playing.
Every Saturday morning from 9AM until 11:30AM we show classic Saturday morning cartoons that are in the public domain. Introduce your children to old fashion hand drawn animation and a few characters you grew up with like Casper, Woody Woodpecker, and Little Lulu.
We also want to give you that old Sci-Fi Drive-In movie feeling as well. If you tune in every Saturday Night we have the APAC Creature Feature starring classic horror & sci-fi icons like Bella Lugosi, Vincent Price, and Basil Rathebone as Sherlock Holmes. Tune into Channel 9 from 6:30PM until midnight for some classic B movies of the 1950s!
We have plenty of great regular programming that I’ll be talking about next week. If you’re stuck inside why not relive some of those great films from yesteryear. We hope you tune in and enjoy the great programming we have to offer you.
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Being An APAC Member From The Comfort of Your Own Home
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Last week, I discussed filming videos for APAC from the comfort of your home during this time of social distancing. But what does that entail? Well, it means filming your own 2-8 minute videos that we can air on Channels 8,9, and 99. It sounds difficult but it's quite simple now that everyone has a camera in their cell phones. What we're looking for is anything you find of interest. If you have a hobby or a passion, then why not film it? The greatest gift we have in this day and age is knowledge, and sharing what motivates you or what brings you happiness is important. If you're an artist, why not have a family member film you painting or teaching the audience how to make a work of art. If you're a chef, then we would love to see what you can bake up.
Your video can be anything you want. As long as it is television appropriate, we will air it. Make sure there is no explicit content i.e. no language, no violence, no hate speech, or anything of a graphic matter. Stick to a G or PG rating. Other than that, the sky's the limit for what you can do. Once you film a video on your phone then email it to [email protected] and we will edit all your videos together into a community based show. That’s right we will edit it together for you with a title and graphics. Once the video is finished we will send it out on our channels, social media, and right here on the website.
The only other thing you need to do is follow the filming instructions using the two step photo guidelines up above. Make sure the phone is horizontal and NOT vertical, it is easier for us to edit a horizontal video because you can capture more in the video screen. If you film using the vertical method, we'll have to shrink down the video and add a background, try your best to film the video horizontal.
Whatever you film we want to see it. So please film as many short videos or films as you want and send them to us. We want to help showcase your creativity whatever that maybe. So please stay safe, make a video at home, and let us at APAC be here for you to share your work.
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Your video can be anything you want. As long as it is television appropriate, we will air it. Make sure there is no explicit content i.e. no language, no violence, no hate speech, or anything of a graphic matter. Stick to a G or PG rating. Other than that, the sky's the limit for what you can do. Once you film a video on your phone then email it to [email protected] and we will edit all your videos together into a community based show. That’s right we will edit it together for you with a title and graphics. Once the video is finished we will send it out on our channels, social media, and right here on the website.
The only other thing you need to do is follow the filming instructions using the two step photo guidelines up above. Make sure the phone is horizontal and NOT vertical, it is easier for us to edit a horizontal video because you can capture more in the video screen. If you film using the vertical method, we'll have to shrink down the video and add a background, try your best to film the video horizontal.
Whatever you film we want to see it. So please film as many short videos or films as you want and send them to us. We want to help showcase your creativity whatever that maybe. So please stay safe, make a video at home, and let us at APAC be here for you to share your work.
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
Website Changes, CDC Guidelines, and Ways To Keep Busy These Next Few Weeks
March 20th, 2020
Website Changes:
If you haven’t noticed, the APAC website has gone through a bit of a change this week. This was done to make it more user friendly and easier to navigate. The new website also has a new URL. Instead of typing in the old handle ayerpac.org, just type in ayerpublicaccess.org, and once in you’ll notice a welcome message, and a dashboard pointing you to different pages on the site.
Scrolling down on the home page will lead you to the livestreams of APAC’s three channels, Public, Education, and Government. The live stream is exactly what you would see on Comcast Channels 8, 9, and 99. We also added direct links to our Video On-Demand player and classic archived videos that are located on our Vimeo Channel.
In the past to submit a bulletin to the APAC bulletin board you had to go to the shows page and scroll down. We've moved that to section to our contacts section under ABOUT. As you can see from the images below. We hope this will help in the future when you need to contact us or post an item on the channel.
The final addition to the website is this weekly blog from Me, Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director. This blog will come out on Fridays and let you know what is going on around town, will provide help on filming videos, or what events APAC has going on for you. We hope that these changes will make it easier for you to get your Ayer based content.
CDC Guidelines For Health and Safety:
All of us at APAC know that right now is a stressful time, and there are many questions about health & safety. The CDC and State of Massachusetts has set out a few guidelines and information that will help you get through these next few weeks. Here are direct links to the Mass Gov & CDC websites plus some added details below.:
Guidelines From the State:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives
Guidelines From the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Hand Washing Tips & Tricks:
The CDC recommends washing your hands with antibacterial soap for twenty seconds. The norm for counting twenty seconds in your head is singing “Happy Birthday” twice, but here’s a list of songs that you can sing the choruses to that will make hand washing fun. In case you forgot the lyrics we've added them below.:
“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac:
“Well, I've been 'fraid of changin’. 'Cause I've built my life around you. But time makes you bolder. Even children get older And I'm gettin' older, too.”
“Oops I Did It Again” By Britney Spears:
“Oops, I did it again. I played with your heart, got lost in the game. Oh baby, baby. Oops, you think I'm in love. That I'm sent from above. I'm not that innocent.”
“Call Me Maybe” By Carly Rae Jepsen:
“Hey, I just met you and this is crazy. But here's my number, so call me maybe. It's hard to look right at you baby. But here's my number, so call me maybe. Hey I just met you and this is crazy. But here's my number, so call me maybe. And all the other boys try to chase me. But here's my number, so call me maybe.”
“Take On Me” By Ah-Ha
“Take On Me (Take On Me), Take Me On (Take On Me), I’ll Be Gone, In A Day or Two!” (You can go as loud & high pitched as you want, just be mindful of the others in your home.)
Jolene By Dolly Parton
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m begging of you please don’t take my man / Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / Please don’t take him just because you can”
Africa By Toto
“It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you / There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do / I bless the rains down in Africa / Gonna take some time to do the things we never had”
Other Songs You Can Sing The Choruses To:
Truth Hurts By Lizzo
Karma Chameleon by The Culture Club
Stayin’ Alive By The Bee Gees
Party In The USA By Miley Cyrus
Keeping Busy With APAC:
APAC offers a variety of shows and programs you can either watch on our Public, Education, and Government Livestreams or Video On-Demand player. But you can make your own videos of arts, crafts, cooking, or whatever hobbies interests you. We want you to film videos for us using your cell phone and email them to me, Scott Kurland at [email protected].
All videos will be viewed, edited, and compiled into a show featuring your everyday activities and crafts. Make sure they’re television appropriate. No language, violence, hate speech or anything that would not be air-able on television, think G or PG like a Disney or Pixar movie.
How To Use Your Phone Correctly:
Look at the diagram below on proper recording techniques. Your phone should be faced horizontal like you’re taking a photo of a landscape, not vertical.
If you haven’t noticed, the APAC website has gone through a bit of a change this week. This was done to make it more user friendly and easier to navigate. The new website also has a new URL. Instead of typing in the old handle ayerpac.org, just type in ayerpublicaccess.org, and once in you’ll notice a welcome message, and a dashboard pointing you to different pages on the site.
Scrolling down on the home page will lead you to the livestreams of APAC’s three channels, Public, Education, and Government. The live stream is exactly what you would see on Comcast Channels 8, 9, and 99. We also added direct links to our Video On-Demand player and classic archived videos that are located on our Vimeo Channel.
In the past to submit a bulletin to the APAC bulletin board you had to go to the shows page and scroll down. We've moved that to section to our contacts section under ABOUT. As you can see from the images below. We hope this will help in the future when you need to contact us or post an item on the channel.
The final addition to the website is this weekly blog from Me, Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director. This blog will come out on Fridays and let you know what is going on around town, will provide help on filming videos, or what events APAC has going on for you. We hope that these changes will make it easier for you to get your Ayer based content.
CDC Guidelines For Health and Safety:
All of us at APAC know that right now is a stressful time, and there are many questions about health & safety. The CDC and State of Massachusetts has set out a few guidelines and information that will help you get through these next few weeks. Here are direct links to the Mass Gov & CDC websites plus some added details below.:
Guidelines From the State:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives
Guidelines From the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Hand Washing Tips & Tricks:
The CDC recommends washing your hands with antibacterial soap for twenty seconds. The norm for counting twenty seconds in your head is singing “Happy Birthday” twice, but here’s a list of songs that you can sing the choruses to that will make hand washing fun. In case you forgot the lyrics we've added them below.:
“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac:
“Well, I've been 'fraid of changin’. 'Cause I've built my life around you. But time makes you bolder. Even children get older And I'm gettin' older, too.”
“Oops I Did It Again” By Britney Spears:
“Oops, I did it again. I played with your heart, got lost in the game. Oh baby, baby. Oops, you think I'm in love. That I'm sent from above. I'm not that innocent.”
“Call Me Maybe” By Carly Rae Jepsen:
“Hey, I just met you and this is crazy. But here's my number, so call me maybe. It's hard to look right at you baby. But here's my number, so call me maybe. Hey I just met you and this is crazy. But here's my number, so call me maybe. And all the other boys try to chase me. But here's my number, so call me maybe.”
“Take On Me” By Ah-Ha
“Take On Me (Take On Me), Take Me On (Take On Me), I’ll Be Gone, In A Day or Two!” (You can go as loud & high pitched as you want, just be mindful of the others in your home.)
Jolene By Dolly Parton
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m begging of you please don’t take my man / Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / Please don’t take him just because you can”
Africa By Toto
“It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you / There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do / I bless the rains down in Africa / Gonna take some time to do the things we never had”
Other Songs You Can Sing The Choruses To:
Truth Hurts By Lizzo
Karma Chameleon by The Culture Club
Stayin’ Alive By The Bee Gees
Party In The USA By Miley Cyrus
Keeping Busy With APAC:
APAC offers a variety of shows and programs you can either watch on our Public, Education, and Government Livestreams or Video On-Demand player. But you can make your own videos of arts, crafts, cooking, or whatever hobbies interests you. We want you to film videos for us using your cell phone and email them to me, Scott Kurland at [email protected].
All videos will be viewed, edited, and compiled into a show featuring your everyday activities and crafts. Make sure they’re television appropriate. No language, violence, hate speech or anything that would not be air-able on television, think G or PG like a Disney or Pixar movie.
How To Use Your Phone Correctly:
Look at the diagram below on proper recording techniques. Your phone should be faced horizontal like you’re taking a photo of a landscape, not vertical.
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Please enjoy the new ayerpublicaccess.org, stay safe, and we hope you submit your videos. Keep watching the station for new programs and government meetings.
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director
- Scott Kurland, APAC Executive Director