In brief: Tours of Royal Riblet Mansion offered
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars is offering private tours of historic Royal Riblet Mansion and grounds, a private residence before becoming the winery’s headquarters and event grounds.
Tour guests will be given samples of Arbor Crest wines in a reserved area of the grounds and then will tour the mansion, also known as Cliff House because of its prominent location on a 425-foot cliff overlooking Spokane Valley above Upriver Drive. Tour guests also will receive a book on the history of the estate.
The 1925 mansion was designed by architect George Keith in Florentine style for Royal N. Riblet, an inventor and entrepreneur who built tramways for mining companies.
In the 1980s, brothers David and Harold Mielke restored the mansion for use as headquarters of Arbor Crest.
The house is listed on the local, state and national historic registers.
Tours cost $15 per person and are limited to five guests per tour. To schedule, contact Shelby Enevold at the tasting room at 927-9463.
– Mike Prager
SPOKANE VALLEY
Registration starts for soccer
Valley Youth Soccer has launched its fall soccer registration drive for players ages 4 to 7 (born from Aug. 1, 1999, to Dec. 31, 2003) and 8 and older (born before Aug. 1, 1999).
Program director Tim Barlos said cost of the fall/spring soccer league is $40 (ages 4 to 7) or $55 (8 and older).
The league is accepting registration online at www.vysoccer.org, or contact the league at 924-7661.
– Staff reports
Ice cream socials a free cool treat
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels is holding a series of free ice cream socials for senior citizens.
The schedule:
July 26 – Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 1201 N. Pines Road, 1-3 p.m.
July 30 – Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Way, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 1 – Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, 1-3 p.m.
Sept. 27 – Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, 1-3 p.m.
For more information, contact Pam Almeida at Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels at 924-6976.
– Staff reports
CHESTER HILLS
‘Finding Nemo’ free Friday movie
Family Movie Night, featuring “Finding Nemo,” is scheduled Friday at Chester Hills Pool, 2008 S. Balfour Blvd.
The movie, beginning at 9 p.m., is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and refreshments.
For more information, call 926-9708.
– Valerie Putnam