News & Events

Filling Station Podcast #29 – March 31, 2026 (Eileen Dove – Jones County National Day of Prayer)

Apr 1, 2026

Join Mary Ann LeRay and Eileen Dove to celebrate the Jones County National Day of Prayer — May 7 at the Civic Center. All generations welcome.

Spring Grassroots Leadership Conference Connects Leaders at the Jones County Civic Center

Mar 23, 2026

2026 Spring Grassroots Leadership Academy Conference brought community, nonprofit, government, and Extension leaders to Trenton for two days of training, networking, and regional collaboration.

Filling Station Podcast #28, March 12, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Learn about the new Bridging Foods and Meds program at The Filling Station and how nutrition education supports healthier communities.

March 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

Mar 6, 2026

March 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

Filling Station Podcast #27, February 26, 2026 – Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County

Feb 27, 2026

Mary Ann LeRay shares how the Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County — just $50, March 19–20.

2025 Annual Report

Feb 23, 2026

2025 Annual Report

Filling Station Podcast #26, February 11, 2026 – David Mallard, Jones County Recreation

Feb 12, 2026

David Mallard talks about the New River Bridge Run, Jones County’s new fitness court, and plans for a recreation center on Filling Station Podcast #26.

Filling Station Podcast #25 – Pollocksville Elementary Lighthouse Team

Jan 31, 2026

Finding Their Voice: Student Leadership and the Lighthouse Program at Pollocksville Elementary In the latest episode of the Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay welcomes two special guests from Pollocksville Elementary School: Easton Cook, a fifth-grade student and member of the student Lighthouse team, and Megan Matticola, a first-year teacher and the school’s Lighthouse coordinator. Together, they share how the Lighthouse program is empowering students to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and take meaningful ownership of their school community. Rooted in the Leader in Me framework and inspired by The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the program […]

Filling Station Podcast #24 January 22, 2026 – Ken Spivey

Jan 23, 2026

Marine Corps veteran Kenneth Spivey shares how leadership, service, and volunteerism shape communities in this Voices from the Filling Station podcast episode.