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Royal Oak Governmental Access Programming

Programs seen on Comcast (channel 55) and Wide Open West (W.O.W. channel 10) are cablecast daily in a thematic schedule. Each daily program block starts at 4:00pm and runs until all daily programs are finished. At 10:00am the following morning that same program block will be aired one more time. At 4:00pm a new program block starts. Meetings are generally re-run at 7pm and midnight.

Programming on WROK TV is generally kept in a thematic schedule. We do modify the monthly schedule to add in specials that our staff produces. Programming is subject to change without notice. The most up to date program schedule can be found on our bulletin board.

The weekly schedule is generally as follows:

Click here for the current WROK cable guide

MONDAY,  
National Gallery of Art
In season Youth Sports & Special Events
City Commission Meeting live and replays
All regularly scheduled meetings of the Royal Oak City Commission are aired live at 7:30pm

TUESDAY,   Programs about City, State and Federal Government
The Job Show
Army News
In the Fight
Consumer’s Corner
Insurance 101
Royal Oak Plan Commission (Live on 2nd Tuesday of each month)

WEDNESDAY,   Arts & Entertainment
Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority Meetings
(Live on the third Wednesday of each month)
Public Hearings of the Royal Oak Liquor Control Commission

THURSDAY,
House Magazine
Michigan's Energy Future Today
Cooking with Cathy
Cooking with Angus
Successful Aging
Timely Special Events
Zoning Board of Appeals (Live on 2nd Thursday of each month)

FRIDAY- SUNDAY,   Royal Oak Seasonal Local Events
Special Events
Hockey Night In Royal Oak
Midweek Music Festival
Royal Oak City Commission (replays)

WROK reserves the right to change the program schedule without notice.

If you would like to know more about WROK programs, the following may help. If you have any questions call (248) 246-3040. Office Hours are 9am - 5pm.

Army Newswatch
Produced by the Army, this news program reports on news making headlines within the U.S. Army and looks at the lives of soldiers. Program time: 30 min.

Culinary Kings Of Royal Oak
This program features executive chefs who serve up the finest dishes in Royal Oak. These culinary masters tell about the restaurants they create for and cook mouth watering dishes for our viewers. Folks who watch can also send in for the recipes featured on the show. Program time: 30 – 60 minutes.

Earth Café
This program delves into environmental issues that effect our everyday lives. Hosted by Dr. Ed Demos & Laura Farris, the show brings a fresh approach to asking & answering ecological questions while educating it's viewers. Program time: 30 min.

Grand Slam Baseball/Softball
WROK covers Thursday 6:00pm games at Memorial Park field #1. Regulars Hugh Scullin & Jim Evers call baseball & softball contests featuring youth players out of the Royal Oak Sandlot League. Program time: 1 to 2 hours.

Home for Life
Jay White is here to show us how to do home improvements. This award winning series covers a wide array of topics making it simpler for you to grasp those do-it-yourself projects at home. Program time: 30 min.

Hockey Night In Royal Oak
Youngsters from the Royal Oak Hockey Association play America's favorite winter game LIVE from the west rink at Royal Oak's John Lindell Arena. WROK coverage of the 6pm & 7pm games start about 10 minutes early so our viewers can hear from the Head Coaches before game time. Program time: 1 hour per game.

Midweek Music Festival
Fine area talent entertains you from the Royal Oak Public Library Lawn on selected Wednesday nights during the summer. This live presentation is sponsored by the City of Royal Oak Department of Parks & Recreation and by local businesses. The show is free for those who attend. But viewers at home can get a front row seat just by tuning in because Midweek Music Festival is LIVE on 10/55! From big band music to children's entertainers, the Midweek Music Festival has it all. Program time: 90 min.

National Gallery Of Art
This series consists of documentaries about the artists and the art that grace the walls of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Most artists featured in this series are from America and developed their craft on U.S. soil. You'll get to know artists like James Whistler & John Audubon. Program time: 60 min.

 Royal Oak Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Start your holiday season right in downtown Royal Oak Royal Oak. You'll meet Royal Oak residents and hear from Old St. Nick himself. This event takes place on the first Thursday in December. Program Time: 60 min.

Holiday Magic Parade
WROK was the first and best place to see Royal Oak’s Downtown Holiday Parade.

Royal Oak City Commission Meeting
Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Royal Oak City Commission every 1st & 3rd Monday. Meetings are repeated Frequently. Consult our bulletin board for additions and deletions.

Royal Oak Memorial Day Community Parade
WROK covers The Annual Memorial Day Parade for replay. Veterans, classic cars, and civic organizations parade up Main Street to remember veterans living and deceased who served to keep our country free. Program time: 60 min.

Royal Oak Dance Recital
Every spring the Royal Oak Department of Parks & Recreation presents it's recreational dance recital held at Dondero H.S. Program Time: Varies.

Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority Meeting
The Royal Oak DDA sets policies for the Royal Oak downtown district to help businesses get the most out of serving our community. Program time: 1 to 3 hours. These meetings are aired Live and repeated frequently.

Royal Oak Ice Show
Taped at Royal Oak's John Lindell Ice Arena, this show showcases skaters participating in The North Suburban Skating Club and Royal Oak Parks & Recreation programs. Program Time: 120 min.

Royal Oak Planning Commission Meeting
This group oversees planning for our city making sure local businesses build & renovate according to the policies set in our Master Plan. This program is LIVE on the Tuesdays scheduled for meetings and replayed on Wednesday afternoons. Program time: 1 to 5 hours.

Royal Oak Veteran's Day Ceremony
On the 11th month, the 11th day, at the 11th hour, Royal Oak gathers at the War Veterans Memorial to remember the men and women who fought and in many cases laid down their lives for freedom. Program time: 60 min.

Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Royal Oak citizens who are looking to add on or alter their property can ask the ZBA for permission and guidance to get their projects done right. This program is LIVE on the Thursdays Scheduled for meetings and replayed on Friday afternoons. Program time: 1 to 5 hours.

Photo/Video Policy: On occasion, WROK, the City of Royal Oak government access cable tv channel may take photos or videos of participants enrolled in sponsored programs or parks. Please be aware that these photos are may be used in future Cable TV/ Internet productions and brochures or flyers.

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