Cable TV Highlights Cable TV Highlights (October 22, 2004)

MEDIA CENTER CHANNEL 27

"Heritage: Archaeology Close to Home" The original Stanford home on the campus is re-discovered by Dr. Laura Jones, Stanford's archaeologist and her crew. See photos of the house with its additions and the artifacts excavated from the ruins. -- Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

"Other Voices" After the U.S.-backed coup in Haiti, political repression rules the day. Three human rights observers report from a recent trip to the island nation. -- Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.

MEDIA CENTER CHANNEL 28

"Local Sports Action: Girls High School Volleyball" Menlo School and Menlo-Atherton compete in this exciting match-up. -- Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.

"Vegetarian Country" Hosts Candice & Molly prepare a Southwestern-style vegetarian picnic the whole family will enjoy. -- Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. & Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.

MEDIA CENTER CHANNEL 30

"About Books" Guest Khaled Hossein, author of "The Kite Runner," talks about his novel of two boys growing up in Afghanistan and the sport of kite fighting and it's significance in their lives. This is a gripping novel of friendship, loyalty, betrayal and atonement set in Afghanistan and America. -- Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at 8:30 p.m. & Oct. 28 at 12:30 p.m.

"The Better Part" A series for senior citizens, created by senior citizens. This episode takes a look at the world of public-access television, where programs are produced in a commercial-free world. -- Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. & Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.

For complete program listings, including upcoming Proposition, City Council, Assembly and Senate election forums, please visit www.communitymediacenter.net. Create your own program at the Media Center. Classes available. Call (650) 494-8686 for info.

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