Arley Women's Club "AWC"
a 501-C(3) non-profit corporation
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From the Heart of Smith Lake...
GO TO >>> The Arley Women's Club >> www.arleywomensclub.org <<
INFORMATION & LINKS
Those of us who have lived around Smith Lake "forever" already know that the Arley Women's Club "AWC" in Arley, AL "The Heart of Smith Lake" is a group of ladies who are THE movers and shakers of this area. They put the "Heart" in "The Heart of Smith Lake." We know that if you want something accomplished in our neck of the woods, you need to have the AWC involved, because not only can they make it happen, they WILL.
This organization, now over 160 women, has been committed to improving the community of Arley and its surrounding areas since inception in 1972. They are a nonprofit service corporation who seek to specifically emphasize education and community growth in their area. Their tagline is aptly "Anything's Possible!"
This organization, now over 160 women, has been committed to improving the community of Arley and its surrounding areas since inception in 1972. They are a nonprofit service corporation who seek to specifically emphasize education and community growth in their area. Their tagline is aptly "Anything's Possible!"
The women who make up the club come from all over the United States, most were drawn to Arley primarily due to it being located in a particularly beautiful area around Smith Lake. Most of the ladies live on the lake or very near, and are definitely a huge part of our lake community. Ladies range widely in ages - some are retired while some are still active in their careers. Together these ladies have formidable talent and a tenacious spirit with the expertise to tackle anything they put their minds to.
At their regular meetings, you won't find them sitting around shooting the breeze sipping sweet southern iced tea and eating pretty dainty petit fours. OH NO, these ladies mean business, and they are in it to get their hands dirty to reach their goals. That's not to say that they don't have fun, because they have loads of fun together––going to dinners, fun day outings, bonding trips, annual club events, and so much more––but when it comes to the meetings and the goals they set each year, they are all about "getting it done." We encourage you to seek them out, learn more, and consider joining their group.
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If you want to know more about the amazing women of Arley Women's Club, check out our article in the QTR2 2018 (Spring) edition beginning on page 59. You may also find them at the links below. Let us know if you need more information!
Facebook page for AWC: "Arley Womens Club" Click the Info Page for the Annual Arley Day Festival Instagram: @arleywomensclubinc Website: arleywomensclub.org |
Page 1 of the article on Arley Women's Club from The Lakeside Life magazine
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A Few Current Ongoing Projects
that you can support - see more @ arleywomensclub.org
K.1.2.3 Let's Read, Indeed!
This excerpt article below is from The Lakeside Life Magazine print issue 2023-QTR3-4. Contact us if you need a hard copy or pdf.
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Cookbook
Contact the Arley Women's Club through their site or on Facebook to order your "Cooked on Smith Lake" Cookbook now!!
Over 300 recipes of family favorites from ladies right here on the shores of Lewis Smith Lake. Artwork for the book cover by talented Teacher and Professional Artist Susan Ripp. Find out more about Susan's work on her Facebook page or on her website. |
AWC "Educational Scholarships" Booth
AWC has a booth a the local "Smith Lake Market & Vintage Mall" on County Road 41 in Arley near the Dollar General.
Go by and visit their booth and find items like: T-shirts, coffee mugs, coasters, die-cut picture frames, and Smith Lake placemats. The late Kathy Hamner had taken many beautiful photographs of the lake, and the club has featured her work on note cards for some time. Talented club member Artist Susan Ripp has donated several of her original watercolors, and has provided the artwork for the newest Smith Lake watercolor note cards. Lakeside residents love sending little remembrance gifts home with lake guests, so they'll likely be adding items in the future. Watch for hand-crafted pottery and other unique creations by highly talented AWC members…many with a Smith Lake theme. Lots of talent in this group! Click here to email if you are looking for a particular item and/or would like to make a request from the AWC Team for something special or commissioned. The proceeds from the sale of these items goes towards AWC educational scholarships. The Women’s Club has been proud to award annual scholarships since 2006! |
ANNUAL ARLEY DAY FESTIVAL
Event Date: May 18, 2024 - 8:00am--2:00pm
Always watch the AWC site (and check the AWC Facebook page too) for the exact date each year of Arley Day. The festival is historically held each year on the 3rd Saturday in May. Usually beginning near 8:00 am at Hamner Park in Arley, AL. The official poster will be shown below, on the AWC site and Facebook too - plus we'll attach it and forward it on social media when we see it update. Annual business/craft vendor, food vendor, car show and other applications/participation forms will also be available through their site.
ARLEY DAY FESTIVAL Car Show & Parade - OFFICIAL POSTER
The official poster for the Arley Day Festival event is posted annually when available. This is AWC's Flagship Annual Event, their "baby" and it is a huge success in our area. A perfect family outing. Make plans to go and enjoy the event. There's something for everyone!
The official poster for the Arley Day Festival event is posted annually when available. This is AWC's Flagship Annual Event, their "baby" and it is a huge success in our area. A perfect family outing. Make plans to go and enjoy the event. There's something for everyone!
Feel free to share your attendance photos to AWC by emailing or tagging them on social media!
2024 Press Release
Arley Day Festival -- Arley, AL -- Release Date: March 1, 2024
For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the heart of beautiful Smith Lake, and its residents.
This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 until 2:00 pm and is a free event for all to attend. The festival begins with a parade through the town ending in Meek Baptist Church. Activities lined up for the day include a car show (with prizes!), arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s games, water slides, horseback rides, free hotdogs for kids and more. A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held beginning at 9 am on the courts at Hamner Park, organized by the Meek Basketball Coach. A pickleball tournament will also be held this year at the recently added pickleball courts. To sign up for the pickleball tournament visit the AWC (ArleyWomensClub.org) or scan the QR code below. The latest information on all the festivities is posted on the AWC site - as well as registration forms for vendors and car show entries.
A hearty pancake breakfast will be provided for the community, festival vendors and festival attendees by Arley First Baptist Church. The breakfast will be held at the Arley Fire Station, located directly across from Hamner Park from 7-8:30 am. Donations are welcomed and will benefit the Arley Volunteer Fire Department. AWC members work tirelessly throughout the year to continually improve the Festival.
The 2024-2026 AWC President, Laurie McGriff, says “Arley Day is a wonderful event for the community hosted by AWC on the third Saturday of May each year. From the parade, to the car show, to the festival itself, our AWC members are working tirelessly on all the details to ensure that the festival is a fabulous experience for all visitors. We are already receiving a wide variety of vendor applications ensuring there will be something of interest for everyone."
Back by popular demand, tickets will be sold at the Festival for our annual drawing. This year’s feature will be a giant, brand new Blackstone Grill!
"We look forward to welcoming the community and seeing all the smiling faces this year!” Vice President Beth Sargent adds, “ Arley Day has been around for 50 plus years! We are proud to be a part of this event which brings so many people from our area to celebrate Arley! It takes lots of planning, but in the end we are happy to do it - and thanks to the volunteer hours by so many members and donations by our supporters, again this year we will be providing free rides and games, free admission, and even a free lunch for the kids! We are excited to welcome back so many vendors - food trucks - service groups - and welcoming new vendors. We are looking forward to a great 51st festival. Please come out with your family for a great day!”
Interested vendors may contact the ArleyWomensClub.org website or scan the bar code below for more information. The AWC appreciates all of our sponsors who help make this event possible. AWC looks forward to a wonderful day!
For further information:
Contact: Krista Givens
(256) 318-5493
[email protected]
P. O. Box 15 – Arley, AL 35541
Arley Women's Club , Inc. is a 501-(C)(3) Non-profit Organization
For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the heart of beautiful Smith Lake, and its residents.
This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 until 2:00 pm and is a free event for all to attend. The festival begins with a parade through the town ending in Meek Baptist Church. Activities lined up for the day include a car show (with prizes!), arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s games, water slides, horseback rides, free hotdogs for kids and more. A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held beginning at 9 am on the courts at Hamner Park, organized by the Meek Basketball Coach. A pickleball tournament will also be held this year at the recently added pickleball courts. To sign up for the pickleball tournament visit the AWC (ArleyWomensClub.org) or scan the QR code below. The latest information on all the festivities is posted on the AWC site - as well as registration forms for vendors and car show entries.
A hearty pancake breakfast will be provided for the community, festival vendors and festival attendees by Arley First Baptist Church. The breakfast will be held at the Arley Fire Station, located directly across from Hamner Park from 7-8:30 am. Donations are welcomed and will benefit the Arley Volunteer Fire Department. AWC members work tirelessly throughout the year to continually improve the Festival.
The 2024-2026 AWC President, Laurie McGriff, says “Arley Day is a wonderful event for the community hosted by AWC on the third Saturday of May each year. From the parade, to the car show, to the festival itself, our AWC members are working tirelessly on all the details to ensure that the festival is a fabulous experience for all visitors. We are already receiving a wide variety of vendor applications ensuring there will be something of interest for everyone."
Back by popular demand, tickets will be sold at the Festival for our annual drawing. This year’s feature will be a giant, brand new Blackstone Grill!
"We look forward to welcoming the community and seeing all the smiling faces this year!” Vice President Beth Sargent adds, “ Arley Day has been around for 50 plus years! We are proud to be a part of this event which brings so many people from our area to celebrate Arley! It takes lots of planning, but in the end we are happy to do it - and thanks to the volunteer hours by so many members and donations by our supporters, again this year we will be providing free rides and games, free admission, and even a free lunch for the kids! We are excited to welcome back so many vendors - food trucks - service groups - and welcoming new vendors. We are looking forward to a great 51st festival. Please come out with your family for a great day!”
Interested vendors may contact the ArleyWomensClub.org website or scan the bar code below for more information. The AWC appreciates all of our sponsors who help make this event possible. AWC looks forward to a wonderful day!
For further information:
Contact: Krista Givens
(256) 318-5493
[email protected]
P. O. Box 15 – Arley, AL 35541
Arley Women's Club , Inc. is a 501-(C)(3) Non-profit Organization
AWC 2024 Pickleball Tournament Sign-Up
The annual official ARLEY DAY poster is available on the AWC site and Facebook pages, and we'll also post here as it is released each year.
ARLEY DAY FESTIVAL 2024 - PRIZE DRAWING
The photo below is a hint at this year's 2024 prize to be given away at the festival - yes a brand new Blackstone Grill! You may purchase tickets at the festival for a chance to win. For more details, don't hesitate to contact AWC directly.
The photo below is a hint at this year's 2024 prize to be given away at the festival - yes a brand new Blackstone Grill! You may purchase tickets at the festival for a chance to win. For more details, don't hesitate to contact AWC directly.
AWC ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AWC CALENDAR
Watch the AWC Facebook page and their website for updates and reminders about current events in the area, and for information on monthly gatherings or monthly meeting dates/times/places. And, if you can, please get involved or help support!
Watch the AWC Facebook page and their website for updates and reminders about current events in the area, and for information on monthly gatherings or monthly meeting dates/times/places. And, if you can, please get involved or help support!