Immense Possibilities

A weekly public TV program and live webcast that shines light on those building healthy vibrant communities.

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You know what else the arts do?

They build community. 

Don't believe us? Just tune in tonight at 8:30pm on SOPTV channel 8 to hear it from the horse's mouth! Our guests represent the wonderful arts-based community-builders the Ashland Art Center (represented by founder Denise Baxter and gallery manager Elijah Boor), The Laundromat Project (represented by director Kem Ilesanmi), and the Young Artists of the Rogue Valley (represented by Barbara Meredith).

Find our guests elsewhere on the internet!

Ashland Art Center Facebook

The Laundromat Project Facebook

The Laundromat Project Twitter 

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From the episode "Smart Reading" which aired on Feb. 28th 2014. Design by Chazlyn Lovely  Lightbulb photo courtesy of:http://www.flickr.com/photos/chefmaggio/5547147138/sizes/l/ Children's book photo courtesy of:http://www.flickr.com/photos/artifishall/3948899806/sizes/l/

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Say goodbye to solitary reading habits!

We usually think of reading as a solitary experience, but the folks at  SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) have proven that reading with kindergarten-3rd graders really makes a difference in their literacy!

Join host Jeff Golden tonight at 8:30pm on SOPTV as he speaks with SMART's Statewide Director Christ Otis and the Southern Oregon Director Julie Brimble!

Find SMART on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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Small Vehicle, Big Vision

Riding a bike is no longer just a practical transportation tool - its now a means to creating a community. Join host Jeff Golden tonight as he investigates the long-term visions of those just keep peddling on, like John Baxter the administrator of the United Bicycle Institute, Mychal Tetteh the CEO of the Community Cycling Center, and Elly Blue the feminist powerhouse behind Elly Blue Publishing. 

Watch the episode at 8:30pm on SOPTV channel 8, or tomorrow at 8:30am on OPB Plus, or 4pm on KIXE-TV! As always you can stream the episode on our website, at immensepossibilities.org! 

Want to follow tonight’s guests on other social media platforms? Here are the links! 

United Bicycle Institute Facebook

United Bicycle Institute Twitter

United Bicycle Institute Google+

Community Cycling Center Facebook

Community Cycling Center Twitter

Elly Blue Publishing Facebook

Elly Blue Twitter

Taking The Lane (Elly Blue) Google+

Elly Blue Tumblr

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Carsharing | Immense Possibilities

A weekly public television program shining light on those whose social creations are building healthy vibrant communities

Since we're on the topic of transportation, this week's Throwback Thursday is an episode from 2011 on Carsharing!

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Share it, tag it, change the culture, save your economy.

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Friday's guest Elly Blue wants you to share your #bikenomics!

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One of our guests this week is Mychal Tettech, the CEO of the Community Cycling Center. Read this interview, back from when he was first hired!

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Keeping the Doorway Open

Anyone who works hard and well should have a realistic shot at a secure, interesting life. 

Tonight on Immense Possibilities host Jeff Golden is sitting down with students of varying ages, who through the use of scholarships are making the most of their education with help from the Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund and the Rogue Community College Foundation. 

The episode premieres at 8:30 tonight on SOPTV channel 8, and will replay Saturday Feb. 15th at 8:30am on OPB Plus and at 4pm on KIXE-TV. 

You can also catch the live stream on the IP website.

Want to follow tonight’s guest on other social media platforms? Here are the links! 

Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund Facebook 

Rogue Community College Foundation Facebook

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This week on Immense Possibilities we celebrate theatre arts and the mentors who encourage children to create collaboratively. 

Guests this week are Livia Genise the Artistic Director of the Camelot Theatre, Jeff Tabler of the Oregon Conservatory for the Performing Arts, and Stan Foote the Artistic Director of the Oregon Children's Theatre. 

Want to follow tonight’s guests on other social media platforms? Here are the links! 

Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts Facebook

Oregon Children's Theatre Facebook

Oregon Children's Theatre Twitter

Watch the show at 8:30pm on SOPTV channel 8 or on the website, at immensepossibilities.org! 

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"Coming Through The Other Side"

Tonight on Immense Possibilities we talk to organizations who help people through the pain of bereavement. 

Gifted professionals and volunteers strive to ease some of the pain of the grieving process by creating support networks for children and adults alike  - and in the case of Wisdom Bridge imparting traditional knowledge and insights from many different cultures.  

Host Jeff Golden will speak to young people who have been through the programs represented tonight, as well as the founder of Wisdom Bridge Francis Weller, Executive Director Julie Lockhart of Medford's WinterSpring  (a support network and community outreach organization), and Jana DeCristofao of the Portland-based Dougy Center which aids families dealing with loss all over the nation. 

IP airs at 8:30pm on SOPTV channel 8 and will stream online at the website simultaneously.

Want to follow tonight's guest on other social media platforms? Here are the links! 

Wisdom Bridge Facebook

The Dougy Center Twitter 

The Dougy Center Facebook

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Today's children will grow up to be tomorrow's adults. That's why its imperative to care for them - even if they aren't our own. 

Tonight on IP host Jeff Golden talks to representatives from Jackson County based Family Nurturing Center, a non-profit relief nursery and from the Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Foundation, a child abuse-prevention organization. 

IP will air at 8:30pm on SOPTV channel 8/streaming live at the website.

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One Kid at a Time.

Ready for a new Immense Possibilities? Tonight we look at the special relationships between children and their mentors, and the groups that make these connections possible such as Citizens For Safe Schools and Oregon Mentors. The benefit of mentorship isn't just in favor of the children - as tonight's guests will testify, it goes both ways! 

Catch the episode on Southern Oregon Public Television channel 8, at 8:30 tonight, before the debut of the 2nd episode of The Jeffersonian (Tumblr link!), another show filmed at the Southern Oregon Digital Media Center with help of Southern Oregon University students!

Or alternatively, stream the episode live on the website!  

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As always take a look at our website for more info!

A weekly public television program shining light on those whose social creations are building healthy vibrant communities!

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"Learning Our Place"

On tonight's episode of Immense Possibilities, we're "learning our place" by understanding the natural environment and how we fit into it, and talking about how this idea is the cornerstone of our communities. Guests include author Richard Louv (two different links in author and Richard's name!), the Siskiyou Field Institute, Klamath Outdoor Science School, environmental educator Michael Klubock, and Jim Impara and students from Pinehurst Middle School! 

The episode airs tonight at 8:30pm on Southern Oregon Public Television channel 8 (streaming will be available on the web for those not local or away from the tv), and was filmed at the Southern Oregon Digital Media center with the help of RVTV! 

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New Immense Possibilities!

A new year, a new you, and new Immense Possibilities! From all of us who work on the show to you, we hope your new year is filled with positive energy!

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