Fevzi and Debra from the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 6. They discussed the origin and mission of the center. They talked about the construction of scholar residents behind the Sancar Center, and an upcoming craft fair on Saturday, November 23, and more.

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