In brief: State group honors Valleyfest organizer

SPOKANE VALLEY – Longtime Valleyfest organizer Peggy Doering has been awarded the Washington Recreation and Park Association’s Citation of Merit-Citizen Award for 2010.

It is one of eight annual awards given by the nonprofit group to people and organizations in recognition of service to the parks and recreation field in their community or statewide.

Doering was recognized during the WRPA annual conference in Tacoma on April 15.

Earlier this year Doering was also given the Harry E. Nelson Award for Citizen of the Year by the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, also in recognition of her leadership of the annual Valleyfest community event.

Nina Culver

Seniors get special Mother’s Day lunch

SPOKANE VALLEY – Valley Meals on Wheels and the Coeur d’Alene Casino are teaming up to host a special Mother’s Day lunch for senior citizens at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. All seniors are welcome. Call 924-6976 for more information or reservations.

Nina Culver

League hosting soccer tournament

SPOKANE VALLEY – Valley Youth Soccer League will have a Memorial Tournament on May 29 and May 30, open to all age groups, competition levels, and organizations.

The tournament will be in a “jamboree” format for U5 to U7 teams, where no scoring records will be kept and participation awards will be given to all players. Games will be played at shortened time intervals with a three-game minimum. Playoffs and/or championships will be determined for U8 and older teams.

Five-player teams are required for U9 and older teams and four-player teams are required for U8 and younger teams.

Cost is $135 for five-player teams and $75 for four-player teams.

To register and for more details call (509) 924-7661, visit www.vysoccer.org or e-mail ValleySoccer@gmail.com. The deadline to register for the tournament is May 17.

Rainey Coffin