THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 5 “Citizen Journalism 101” at MATV MATV’s Neighborhood View is off ering a beginner’s workshop, “Citizen Journalism 101,” which is open to all community members. The dates are Tuesdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. and the classes will be held at MATV, Malden’s Media Center. In this course, participants will learn and practice principles of journalism and basic reporting; the class will explore traditional and trusted forms of newsgathering as it applies to the new digital landscape. Students will conduct interviews and work collaboratively on a feature story to be published in MATV’s Neighborhood View. This is a very hands-on course with feedback from both instructor and classmates. The class is structured for the beginner, but will also be appropriate for more advanced students. New members of this class will be invited to join MATV’s citizen journalism team. I nstruc tor S t ephanie Schorow, MATV’s Neighborhood View editor, is a veteran journalist who has worked for the Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, the Associated Press and numerous other publications, both print and online. She is a professional writing teacher at Lasell College and has published eight books on Boston-area history. The class fee is $40. All participants must become members of MATV and are requested to attend an upcoming MATV Orientation. The next date for the one-time orientation is Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30–8 p.m. To register for a free Orientation, contact Anne at anne@matv.org, call 781-321-6400 or sign up through the MATV website at matv.org. MATV is off ering a specially discounted annual membership rate of $10 to participants enrolling in this class. The rate is for fi rst-time members only. To become a member of MATV, visit matv.org/ membership. You can sign up for the Citizen Journalism class through EventBrite or contact anne@ matv.org to mail in or drop off a check. Realize Your Dream Habitat is building homes in Malden Eligibility: • Low income (50-80% of Area Median Income) • Ability to pay an affordable mortgage • Need for housing • Willingness to partner with Habitat • Other eligibility requirements Application Deadline: 5pm, April 8, 2019 Information Session 3/28, 6pm Malden Public Library (Chinese translator present) Visit habitatboston.org/apply for an application familyselection@habitatboston.org | 617-423-2223 Past and present members of MATV’s Citizen Journalism team (Courtesy Photo) Use and resale restrictions apply. Occupancy standards apply. Selection by lottery. Preference for residents of Malden. Nursing home or your home? Know your options. If you’re 65+ and eligible for MassHealth Standard, call now for this free brochure about an important health plan option. Commonwealth Care Alliance® is dedicated to helping you live safely in your own home for as long as possible. 65% of CCA Senior Care Options members actually qualify for a nursing home, but continue living independently at home with our comprehensive care and support. When you enroll in our plan, you will choose doctors from our large network, including many right in your community that you may already know and trust. And then, you will recieve all more – at $0 to you. Learn more today. Toll-Free: 855-213-0015 (TTY 711) 8 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week FAX: 617-830-0534 CommonwealthCareSCO.org 30 Winter Street, Boston MA 02108 H2225_19_031_M © 2019 Commonwealth Care Alliance Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) Senior Care Options Program (HMO SNP) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/EOHHS Medicaid program. Enrollment in the Plan depends on contract renewal to provide benefi ts for both programs to enrollees. CCA complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, age, mental or physical disability, health status, claims experience, medical history, genetic information, evidence of insurability or geographic location. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 866-610-2273 (TTY 711). ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 866-610-2273 (TTY 711). SENIOR CARE OPTIONS (HMO SNP) The plan that gives you MassHealth A health plan designed to keep seniors living safely at home.
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