CMN's Spring Workshop came to an end with 3 classes each producing a class project:

The Complete Family - Hosts Edward Smith and Daryl Burgess welcome Jeanine Thornton and Bobby Wade of The Children's Center, who discuss adoption and foster families. In segment 2, Damon Brown and Shirley Burgess offer their opinion on what makes the complete family. And in the final segment, Jeff Williams welcomes Lindsay Warren of the Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Amber Sitko of www.allaboutanimalsrescue.org who bring along a couple of furry family members.

Tuesday - 8:30am
Wednesday - 11:30pm

On the Fly - On the first segment, Dennis Smith welcomes Mix 92.3 Jock Oneil Stevens, then Ralph Claxton talks to Toya Oglesby of the Canaan Group. And finally, Brent Schomer sits down with set designer Kathy Fennessy and independent filmmaker Steven Karageanes.

Tuesday - 2pm
Saturday - 10pm

Sketches of Michigan - Host Maureen Enright welcomes children's author Lisa Ball, Boogie Woogie piano player Mathew Ball, and poet Jamaal "Versiz" May. Plus, members of the comedy troupe D20 to the Funny perform a skit.

Tuesday - 11pm
Thursday - 4:30pm
Sunday - 10:30pm

Access Ability - Graduates of CMN's spring video production workshop were quizzed about what they've learned over the past 10 weeks. Watch the trash-talking fly as teams vie to be the reigning champion.

Wednesday - 1:30pm
Thursday - 10pm
Friday - 11:30pm

Behind the Badge - Berkley Public Safety helps you prepare for the summer season. Topics include pool safety, barbecue safety, tips for handling fireworks and what you need to know to host a block party.

Monday - 8pm
Tuesday - Noon

CMN Symphonic Series - The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Robertson, presents a concert from their 14th season. Selections inlcude In the Steppes of Central Asia (A. Borodin), Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 (S. Rachmaninoff) and Stravinsky's Berceuse and Finale, from Firebird Suite.

Monday - 10am
Friday - 7pm

Community Corner - Hosts David DeWitt Taylor, Aaron Castle and Ryan Nicholas Gray welcome Ray Schuholz, a Spirit of Support Advocate for Community Living Services.

Thursday - 4pm
Friday - 9pm

Forever Motown - Premiere Plus & Troy Recreation Department present this spring dance recital. Taped at Troy Athens HS on Saturday, May 16, both the 5pm & 7pm performances are shown back-to-back. DVD copies are also available for $20 (plus $5 for shipping) if you call (248) 589-7778.

Monday - 8:30pm
Saturday - 2pm

From Glory Days - Host Kurt David, author of the best-selling book of the same name, welcomes former Detroit Tigers First Baseman Dave Bergman, who was a member of the World Series Champion Detroit Tigers in 1984.

Wednesday - 9:30pm
Thursday - 1:30pm
Saturday - 4pm

In the Metro Area -  In this third installment of the Vivo Sinfonietta concert series, Brett Koval Luginbill conducts selections composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Record live at University Lutheran Chapel in Ann Arbor, MI.

Monday - Noon
Wednesday - 10pm

Just Ask - Host Marsha Florence welcomes The Conscious Chef Antonio Moore who whips up some Caribbean Jerk Perch, peas & rice and coconut green beans.

Monday - 6pm
Wednesday - 8:30pm
Thursday - 8:30am

Live Long, Live Well - Host Mark Maxwell examines the putting malady know as the "yips" and offers the belly putter as a possible solution. Dr. Brian Goslin discusses the effects of aging on the putting stroke. PGA Pro Bret Hartman reviews swing problems and offers practical drills and swing tips. Also included is an interview with Greg Harris regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its effects on athletic trainging and recovery from sports-related injuries.

Tuesday - 8:30pm
Thursday - 11am
Saturday - 6:30pm

Meet the Mayor - Host Charlie Langton caught up with Jim Ellison, Mayor of the City of Royal Oak. Videotaped at the Farmers Market, Mayor Ellison officially announces his intent to run for re-election and tackles some tough questions about the issues currently faced by the City.

Tuesday - 7:30pm
Friday - 10:30am
Saturday - 3:30pm

The Midnight Hour - “Night Winds”  While a wind storm sweeps their lonely, desolate farm, a battered wife (Natalie Baxter) murders her abusive husband (Phillip Hughes) in a moment of panic. Or does she?  Anne Marie Damman, William Pennel. (25 min.)

Friday - 12am
Saturday - 10:30pm

Northbound Blues - This new series is an exploration of America's music featuring big music and small talk with local, regional & national artists. This episode features the funk/rock/jazz trio The Brothers Groove, plus the progressive sound of local jamband Jam Samich.

Wednesday - 7pm
Thursday - 10:30pm

Out & About - Host Charlie Langton sits down with Michigan State Representative Marty Knollenberg who discusses jobs and the economy.

Monday - 6:30pm
Wednesday - 3:30pm
Thursday - 9:30am

The Royal Oak Show - Host Carlo Ginotti get welcomes Bob Muller of the Royal Oak Nature Society, Jeff Skarjune of the Royal Oak Sandlot League, Ellen Sneider & Kathleen Grobbel of Beaumont Children's Hospital and comedian Matt McClowry.

Tuesday - 10am
Wednesday - 7:30pm
Saturday - 9pm

Spreading HOPE - On this episode of Spreading HOPE we discuss the prevalence of autism and how it connects us all. Tune in to learn the warning signs of autism, and learn how to best respond when you encounter an individual with autism.

Tuesday - 9:30am
Friday - 6pm

Tom Polski Show - On this debut episode, we visit with Dr. Birch at Crittenton hospital in Rochester. Dr. Birch holds prostate cancer support groups at the hospital second Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Feel free to arrive early to catch talks by other doctors from all over the country presented on DVDs. On future episodes Tom Polski visits a piano store in Troy, goes to Hartland, Michigan to watch a parade, and talks about animals.

Monday - 2:30pm
Friday - 10pm