Events

CarolinaEast Health System Title Sponsor for “Jones County – Perfect 10” Event

Brandy Pop, Director of Public Relations, hand-delivered a check to The Filling Station in early July. CarolinaEast Health System has made the commitment to be the Title Sponsor for the upcoming fundraiser in October 2021. “We are honored to receive this generous donation to further the mission of filling needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. Go to our Become A Perfect 10 Sponsor form for more info on sponsorship opportunities.

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North Carolina Symphony Brings Music Discovery Program

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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Dance and Art Camp at The Filling Station Garden Venue

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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Filling Station Hosts Sponsor Breakfast for New Bern Bridge Run Supporters

Last year we were invited to join the Neuse River Bridge Run Committee. In an effort to showcase Jones County, we asked businesses and individuals to be a sponsor. Thank you to John Taylor and Joan Taylor (Coastal Real Estate), Susan and Eddie Jenkins (Mowing Buddies), Jean Butler Bender with Mary Kay, Allen Bender (AB’s Gravel Driveways), Driver Heating and Cooling, Kim Meadows (Mike’s Cabinets), Charley and Taffy Jones, Jerry and Sheri Smith (J&J Contracting). Also in the picture, Sheron Bender and Mary Ann Bender LeRay co-chaired in representing The Filling Station. How did our partnership benefit Jones County? A

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Save the Date – “Perfect 10”

Join us for an afternoon of fun along Ten Mile Fork Road raising awareness and funds for The Filling Station… A County Wide Mission. We have partnered with several host sites who are providing entertainment and activities on October 10, 2021 For more information: please contact Karen Plaster at 252-635-0828  

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Giving Tuesday!

Help support the Filling Station on Giving Tuesday December 1st 2020! It is only through your support and dedication that we are able to care for those in need. You can support us in person at Union Point in New Bern starting at 10am or simply go to our website fillingstation1075.com to donate. Thank you for your support and the ability that you have given us to change someone’s life. You are a life changer! Thank you from The Filling Station and Jones County!

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