FACT TV Featured Videos for 6/19/24

Discover the magic of "Alice Into Wonderland" with the Bellows Falls Opera House! We are thrilled to announce auditions for talented young performers aged 8 and up. Join us on August 6th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Opera House for a chance to be part of this enchanting production. Don't be late!

Experience the energetic outdoor performance by 'Afterthought' on July 4th, 2026. This high school band, featuring talented vocalists, a guitarist, a bassist, and a drummer, delivers a captivating set. Their music offers a blend of raw emotion and powerful melodies.

FACT TV proudly presents the return of "Ryan Bourke on Fact TV" with fresh episodes. This program champions free speech and community voices, featuring independently produced content. Ryan Bourke discusses local events like the Church Fair, shares personal anecdotes, and offers insights on current affairs and the joys of summer. Tune in for engaging discussions and a vibrant presentation.

Join Ryan Bourke on FACT TV for engaging discussions and independent programming. This episode features Ryan sharing his delightful experiences at the Cheshire Fair, reminiscing about childhood memories, and enjoying amusement park attractions. He also provides a weather forecast and highlights upcoming local events and fairs, offering a glimpse into community activities and entertainment.

FACT TV Old Homes Day Silent Auction & Live Broadcast!
Celebrate one of Southern Vermont’s favorite summer traditions with Falls Area Community Television (FACT TV) as we broadcast LIVE from the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls during Rockingham Old Homes Day, presented by the Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Throughout the day, FACT TV will bring you live interviews with local businesses, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, musicians, performers, and festival-goers, showcasing everything that makes Old Homes Day one of the region’s most anticipated annual celebrations.

LIVE Broadcast Schedule

🕒 3:00 PM – Community Kickoff LIVE
Meet the people behind Old Homes Day with live interviews, sponsor spotlights, and a look at the day’s festivities from the Waypoint Center.

🕕 6:00 PM – Old Homes Day LIVE
We’ll return with more live coverage featuring local organizations, community stories, and highlights from around Bellows Falls as the celebration continues.

🕘 9:00 PM – Fireworks Spectacular & Silent Auction Finale LIVE
Join us for live coverage of Rockingham’s spectacular fireworks display over the Connecticut River. During the broadcast, we’ll announce the winners of the FACT TV Silent Auction before the evening concludes with an unforgettable fireworks show.

Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle

Visit the FACT TV booth at the Waypoint Center to browse and bid on an incredible collection of Silent Auction items donated by generous local businesses, artists, and community supporters. Can’t make it to the booth? You can also browse and place your bids online throughout the day.

Auction highlights include:

* A Family Pizza Night from The Pizza Stone featuring four $25 gift certificates.
* A Taste of Italy from Ciao Popolo with four $25 gift certificates.
* Fresh artisan baking from Orchard Hill Breadworks with four $25 gift certificates.
* A Bellows Falls Opera House Movie Night Package featuring movie tickets and Triple-Up concession packages.
* Two tickets to Wild Goose Players’ production of Assassins, Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical.
* An original hand-painted window glass artwork by local artist Darlene Doane, owner of The Pizza Stone and Ciao Popolo.
* A one-of-a-kind American 250th Anniversary Custom Bass Guitar Package, handcrafted by local bassist and luthier Dan Dryer, complete with a Hartke HyDrive 112C bass amplifier, gig bag, strap, and cable.
* A Panasonic LUMIX GH5 Creator Package donated by FACT TV, featuring a Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K mirrorless camera, Panasonic 14–42mm Power Zoom lens, and a SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB SD card—perfect for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators.

While you’re visiting the Waypoint Center, don’t forget to purchase tickets for our 50/50 Raffle at the FACT TV booth. One lucky winner will take home half the proceeds, while the remaining funds directly support FACT TV’s mission of providing local news, government meeting coverage, school events, sports, documentaries, and community programming throughout the Greater Falls region.

Every bid, every raffle ticket, and every donation helps keep community television strong and ensures the stories of our towns continue to be told.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors—The Pizza Stone, Ciao Popolo, Orchard Hill Breadworks, Bellows Falls Opera House, Wild Goose Players, Darlene Doane, Dan Dryer, and FACT TV—for making this fundraiser possible. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce for organizing Rockingham Old Homes Day and bringing our community together for another unforgettable celebration.

Join us LIVE from the Waypoint Center at 3 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM, bid online or in person, purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets, and help support your local nonprofit television station—FACT TV!