FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 20, 2008

 

 

Free Workshop Focuses on the Transition from Analog to Digital TV

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The fourth in a series of five free workshops designed to help participants “Embrace a Changing Economy” is Wednesday, October 29 from 7-9 pm at the Troy Community Center.  This workshop focuses on the “Transition from Analog to Digital TV.” 

 

Jay Wiencko, from Community Media Network, will give a brief presentation on this important transition for television.  Learn what kinds of televisions will go dark on February 17, 2009 and how to prevent losing signals.  Details of the U.S. Government’s converter box coupon purchase program will also be shared.

 

Brought to you by the Community Affairs, Library and Parks and Recreation Departments, the “Embracing a Changing Economy” workshops focus on topics that concern each and every resident.  The fifth and final workshop in the series is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, and is titled:  “How to Stretch a Dollar and What Affects Your Credit Score.”

 

A question and answer session will be available at each seminar.  Each speaker is qualified within their field and will not solicit attendees.  For more information and to register, call 248.524.3484.  Walk-ins are also welcome.  The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois.

 

 

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