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Inside this issue:

Quote, Page 1

Resilience, Page 1

2019 ISBA Awards, Page 2

Friends of Idaho Public Television Board of Directors, Page 2

In the Community, Page 2

Our IdahoPTV Productions, Page 4

Quote

“Unquestionably, some of the finest video work and photography that I have ever seen anywhere in the world. This type of communication with the public is inspirational and uplifting. Wonderful!” —James

Idaho Public Television will promote Mental Health Awareness Week, October 6 – 12, with local and national programming that highlights awareness and the resiliency of the human spirit. Psychological trauma at any age affects humans in many ways. Early childhood trauma is especially harmful to the brains of children. Humans are by nature resilient,and there is hope and help across the state for all age groups affected by this issue. Focusing our efforts on early trauma and resilience, on October 7 we will broadcast the documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope at 7 p.m. Then, at 8 p.m. we will broadcast Resilient Idaho: Hope After Trauma, a three panel discussion that includes 12-15 guests from around the state who are experts in the field of human services. Gemma Gaudette of Boise State Public Radio will host the program, which will focus on identifying and discussing complex problems caused by trauma and stress encountered in childhood and how this impacts us as we age. During the week, we will broadcast a minimum of ten programs on the subject. Our partners include: St. Luke’s Community Health ECHO Idaho, WWAMI University of Idaho Idaho Division of Veterans Services Children’s Home Society of Idaho Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho The Children’s Trust Fund, Prevent Child Abuse Idaho Idaho Department of Correction Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, Jannus, Inc.

February 2018

September 2019

Congratulations to Outdoor Idaho “Journal of a Marathon Mountaineer” for being presented with the Best Sports Program – Not Play by Play Award from the Idaho State Broadcasters Association at the ceremony on August 3.

Friends of Idaho Public Television Board of Directors At the August 26 Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc. Board of Directors annual meeting, four new directors were welcomed to the board: Jame` Davis (Post Falls), Amna Mannan (Pocatello), Randy Morgan (Boise), and Sharon Price (Idaho Falls). The board also recognized the following retiring directors for their many years of service: Gail Bray (McCall), Michelle Britton (Coeur d’Alene), Sheri Freemuth (Boise), Mark Lupo (Pocatello), Perry Pleyte (Bliss), and Bill Stratton (Pocatello). The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and has a board of directors comprised of individuals from across our service areas. The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc. also solicits funds for the Idaho Public Television Endowment, which funds the creation and acquisition of IdahoPTV programming and capital equipment. The mission of Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc. is to assist Idaho Public Television in securing financial support, publicizing services, and ascertaining needs from the communities we serve.

In the Community

Daniel Tiger Events

The following Daniel Tiger events are hosted by Idaho Public Television, IDEAL - Idaho 529 College Savings Program, and Albertsons:

Daniel Tiger at the Idaho Statehouse With Governor Little Thursday, September 12, 10 a.m. – noon Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St, Boise Join us for an extra special morning where Daniel Tiger and Governor Brad Little encourage kids and families to dream big for the future! With family-friendly activities, including a giant coloring mural, coloring sheet station, Plinko games and tours of Idaho’s historic vault in the Treasurer’s office, everyone is sure to have a great time. Daniel Tiger will be available to meet event attendees following a short proclamation ceremony led by Governor Little, who will be declaring September to be College Savings Month and talking about the importance of education.

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Daniel Tiger at the Boise Public Library Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Library!, 715 S Capitol Blvd Come celebrate Daniel Tiger with grr-ific activities and tiger-tastic games with Idaho Public Television and friends. The event is free but registration is required for photo times with Daniel Tiger. See you at the Boise Public Library! Register at www.idahoptv.org. Daniel Tiger at the Albertsons Market Street in Meridian Monday, September 16, 9 a.m. – noon Albertsons Market Street, 3499 E Fairview Ave Come celebrate Back to School with Daniel Tiger. Tiger-tastic fun with photos and games, story time and places to color pictures of your friends from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The celebration is free, but registration is required for photo times with Daniel Tiger. Bring your friends and come meet everybody’s favorite 4 year-old tiger! Register at www.idahoptv.org.

Molly of Denali Screening The Community Library in Ketchum (415 Spruce Avenue) will host a screening of Molly of Denali in their children’s library on Friday, September 13, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

PreK – 3rd Grade Educators, Come Join Idaho Public Television for a PBS KIDS Edcamp IdahoPTV will be hosting another Edcamp on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Snake River Elementary School in Nampa (500 Stampede Drive). PBS KIDS Edcamp is not a traditional conference: no keynote speaker, pre-arranged content or registration fee. So what exactly is it? A PBS KIDS Edcamp is a local gathering of PreK-3 grade educators connecting through shared experiences and peer-led conversations with a PBS twist. An idea conceived by teachers eager to challenge the status quo and take control of their own professional learning, the Edcamp model was initially sparked by informal conversations between educators on social media. Across the country, educators were connecting on Twitter to discuss topics of interest and learn new ideas. These conversations inspired educators to continue the dialogue in person as participant-driven, peer-led gatherings. Professional development credit available.

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IdahoPTV Volunteers at Shakespeare Festival IdahoPTV staff, family and friends volunteered at the Shakespeare Festival August 8 by taking tickets, ushering and recycling at “The Music Man.”

“When Apollo Came to Idaho”

–Airs Thursday, September 5, at 8:30 p.m. Some of America’s best-known astronauts visited Idaho in 1969 to train for their moon missions. But for many years, the small, supporting role Idaho played in the Apollo lunar program was unappreciated, misunderstood, even ignored. Idaho Experience explores NASA’s past — and future — training and research at Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument in “When Apollo Came to Idaho.” “The 1969 visit was part of a smart, deliberate strategy by NASA to teach geology to this corps of pilots selected as the first astronauts,” says producer Bill Manny. “These guys were, after all, going on the grandest geology field trip of all time. NASA had the astronauts visit volcanic sites all over southeast Idaho and geological sites all over the world.” What makes this a story worth retelling is that the space-research relationship continues at Craters of the Moon, where the varied and hostile landscape is being used to prepare scientists and astronauts for future missions to Mars.

“Hearing”

This month, host Joan Cartan-Hansen explores the auditory system with scientist Dr. April Ward, Doctor of Audiology and Director of Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center. Each month, Science Trek explores a scientific subject with digital shorts and related educational content on the website. We also expand educational resources on our Facebook page for parents and teachers. Viewers can also find Science Trek on PBS Learning Media, a free, online media-on-demand service developed for PreK-12 educators and on YouTube.

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Our IdahoPTV Productions