August 27, 2021 was the date set for our 4th anniversary, however, God had different plans for our calendar. With weather delays and paving company schedules, our celebration went VIRTUAL. Thank you everyone who helps to make this mission burn brightly so we can continue to assist with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Connection.
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It has been 2 years planning this wonderful Music Discovery Program by the NC Symphony. In 2019, Mary Ann LeRay met Jason Spencer, Director of Music of Education with the NC Symphony to discuss the possibility of bringing the program to The Filling Station. Last Thursday a gifted musician performed for clients, volunteers, and children from neighboring preschools and a day camp. Go to the NC Symphony website for more info on concerts and community programs.
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It all began when Joan Taylor, a dance teacher in Jones County, recommended we have a meeting with Elizabeth Pope, Executive Director of Atlantic Dance Theatre. What if we offered an “art and dance camp” at The Filling Station? So, in a matter of 6 weeks, we worked out all the details in order to bring our first-ever, Dance and Art Camp to the new Garden Venue at The Filling Station. Ages 8-11 from our county (boys and girls), learned new dances and created beautiful art projects. Some of the art pieces are mosaic stepping stones that will remain in
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The Filling Station offers FREE wifi made possible through a partnership with Eastern NC Broadband and the use of The Town of Pollocksville water tower. There are 2 available access points. One is “Filling_Station_Guest” and the other is “Jones County Library”. Another partner, New Bern Amateur Radio Club, utilizes space at The Filling Station to house an amateur radio repeater. This repeater provides amateur radio communications within a 25 mile radius of Pollocksville. They are a great asset working with Jones County Emergency Management in the event of a disaster. For more information on the New Bern Amateur Radio club,
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North Carolina Symphony Music Discovery
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It was a great day on Thursday when United Way of Coastal Carolina, through a grant from Weyerhauser, presented a “little library” to The Filling Station. Thank you to Mayor Jay Bender who attended and extended his thanks for the partnership. Thank you to Reverend Lauren Voyles who dedicated this outreach through prayer.
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Connect with us each week as Mrs. Knight interactively reads a new children’s book. This week Mrs. Knight reads Come Out and Play, Little Mouse by Robert Kraus, and On Sunday I Lost My Cat by Jan Deemers.
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Connect with us each week as Mrs. Knight interactively reads a new children’s book.
Story Time – Mrs. Knight Reads, It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw Read More »
Connect with us each week as Mrs. Knight interactively reads a new children’s book.
Story Time – Mrs. Knight Reads Buster by Brent Sudduth Read More »