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The Shelley Irwin Show

Samaritas’ unique family fair supports youth culture

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 31, 2024 at 10:22 AM EDT

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Tika McCoy, Community Engagement and Recruitment Specialist, discusses this Saturday community family fair,

Samaritas’ unique family fair supports youth culture. Tika McCoy, Community Engagement and Recruitment Specialist, discusses this Saturday community family fair to provide a space for families to gather and be educated.

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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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