Hamner Park
Arley gets $500,000 grant
From left, Brittany Bailes, who has been selected by the town to seek grant funding toward the match; Town Clerk Tammi Farley; Council Member Kennith Brown; Mayor Johnny Taylor; Council Members Devin Guthrie, Bobby Smith and Brian Fincher and Police Chief Levi Brown.
ARLEY - A $630,000 project in Arley will provide a four-foot sidewalk, connecting all major points in the town.
Hamner Park enhanced thanks to partnership
Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left, AWC members Terre Sutherland and Leigh Hall; Hamner Park Director Mike Ragsdale; AWC members Jane Shirah and Traci Richey; Madison DuBoise of the WACF; Women's Club Immediate Past President Laurie McGriff; Club President Cynthia Cunningham; Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor; Brandon Woods, owner of Perfect Playgrounds; Morgan Curry, of the WACF and AWC's Frances Hanna and Angela Guiser.
ARLEY - A partnership between the Arley Women’s Club, the Town of Arley and the Walker Area Community Foundation has expanded recreational opportunities by additions to both the playground and the walking trail area of Hamner Park, creating a bigger boost in tourism and economic development.
Winston County Extension offering two wellness opportunities in April
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County residents have two exciting ways to kick‑start a healthier spring this April!
52nd Annual Arley Day will be May 17
Members of the Arley Women’s Club invite everyone to come out to Arley Day May 17. From left, Johnna Bailey, Traci Richey, Beth Sargent, Jean Kessenger, AWC President Laurie McGriff, Krista Givens, Jane Shirah, Sandy Schwarz, Cynthia Cunningham, Lisa Weeks, Mary Wydner and Anne Freeze.
ARLEY - The countdown is on for one of the biggest and best festivals in Winston County. The 52nd annual Arley Day will take place Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Park, located on Helicon Road.
Senior Employment Program position in Arley
ARLEY - An employment opportunity is available in Arley through NACOLG's Senior Employment Program. On April 3, the Arley Town Council voted to hire “a senior aid” to work in Hamner Park through the program. The position was posted on April 18. Participants in the program must be 55 or older and have an income of not more than $18,225 for a one-person household or $24,650 for a two-person household. Eligible individuals can pick up an application at Arley Town Hall. The deadline to apply is May 1.
Arley Day is May 21
Members of the Arley Women’s Club are excited about the swiftly approaching Arley Day festival to be held once again at Hamner Park but with some refreshing changes. Members from left, Brittany Bailes, Paula Fullington, Bethany Grant, Teri Henley, Jane Shirah, Club President Barb Wills, Johnna Bailey, Arley Day chairperson, Leigh Hall, Sue Grogan and Beverly Kelly.
ARLEY - There are more reasons to celebrate at the annual Arley Day festival than ever before.
This year, the festival, planned in its annual time slot of the third Saturday in May, or May 21, marks several changes. The biggest change is a major expansion of the festival itself, resulting in parking moved off site and visitors being shuttled back and forth to the festival located Hamner Park off County Road 77, organizers said.
Playground proposals for Hamner Park
Terre Sutherland shows a proposal of playground equipment to the council members.
ARLEY - Playground equipment can be a fun time for kids, whether at school or at a park. It is also a time for exercise. Currently, slides and swings are stationed at Hamner Park in Arley.
A new pavilion coming to Hamner Park
ARLEY - The Town of Arley has decided to construct a new pavilion at Hamner Park before the end of next summer, thanks to Resource Conservation & Development funds.