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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 5-29-25

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Tris4Health, Au Pair in America, the City of Grand Rapids, the Bissell Blocktail Party, and the Greatest Generation Celebration.

Tris4Health begins its formal season, the Grand Rapids Triathlon, presented by Huntington Bank. We talk about the 2025 season of fitness with Jon Conkling, Race Director, and Lauren Davis, Regional President Huntington.

We talk about why this is the best year yet for setting fitness goals and crossing the finish line.

Au Pair in America's Mary Tjoelker joins TSIS, discussing child care and how the organization helps local West Michigan families. Named a best overall Au Pair Program for 3 consecutive years, Mary talks about the mission and cultural experience.

The City of Grand Rapids turns 175 and GR celebrates. We talk to Special Events Manager Evette Pittman and Marketing/Communications Specialist JD Waldvogel about the planned festivities, including a poster contest, and an official June 7th birthday party bash on Rosa Parks Circle.

The Bissell Blocktail Party returns for its 20th year, the Bissell Pet Foundation's largest fundraiser supporting pets in need. We talk to Eliza Curtin about this EGR event. This year's theme is a festive beach vibe. Check out the adoptable dogs from local shelters, plus caricatures and a silent auction to assist in fundraising.

The Greatest Generation Celebration happens the first week in September and now is the time to prepare. We invite organizers Brian Hauenstein and Joel Westphal to talk about the event that takes place from the first of September until the seventh, honoring the millions of American and Allied forces who made extraordinary sacrifices.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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