The New Bern Amateur Radio Club (NBARC), our first Filling Station partner (W4EWN repeater is housed in our building), will be having its annual Winter Field Day at the Filling Station on January 27th, 2024. This field day event is held to give amateur radio operators (HAMS) all over the world a chance to test their radio equipment outdoors and under alternate power to simulate field use in case of emergency. From the Winter Field Day website – We passionately believe that Ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments as the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, […]
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Jones County – A Perfect 10 – 3rd Annual Fundraiser Event to raise awareness and funds to fill the mission – Nutrition, Education and Connection Thank you to Karen Plaster and Bobby Darden, Event Co-Chairs and the 80 volunteers who served to make this event a huge success on Sat, Oct 7th. Over $60,000 was raised to continue filling the mission. Thank you to all the HOSTS on Ten Mile Fork Road who partnered with us. Thank you to Carolina East Health Systems for being our Title Sponsor. SAVE the DATE: Sat, October 5, 2024 for the Annual Event
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC visited The Filling Station as a stop along their EXTRA MILE Tour to hear from local leaders, partners, and clients on some of the most important issues facing Jones County, NC. There was amazing conversation around the table listening to each other and focusing on how to work together for a healthier life . . . emotionally, physically, and mentally.
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