Fourth, fireworks & fundraising
BILL BULEY | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 14 years, 6 months AGO
<p>Nick Matheson donated $2000 to this year’s fireworks fund and will receive exclusive access to the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce’s southern patio to watch the fireworks show. Matheson and his guests will have a hand in setting off the evening’s first fireworks. From left, Chamber President Todd Christensen, Nick Matheson, owner of Fightin’ Creek Smoke Shop, Diane Higdem, Events Coordinator, and Brenda Young, Events Manager.</p>
Bill Buley covers the city of Coeur d'Alene for the Coeur d’Alene Press. He has worked here since January 2020, after spending seven years on Kauai as editor-in-chief of The Garden Island newspaper. He enjoys running. | June 10, 2011 9:00 PM
COEUR d'ALENE - The Fourth of July fireworks fundraising drive is under way.
How much, you ask, is needed?
Let's go, once again, for $30,000.
As usual, the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge. For the past few weeks, it has been soliciting donations.
The fund is supported by local businesses and individuals, and each year, they come through.
"We receive a lot of great support," said chamber President Todd Christensen. "It's a great show, a great way to celebrate our nation's birth and honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom."
Those who donate at least $500 can have their picture in the Coeur d'Alene Press. Those who donate at least $1,000 will receive exclusive access to the chamber's southern patio to watch the fireworks show, and can help push the plunger to set off the first firework of the evening.
The fireworks display generally attracts around 20,000 to downtown Coeur d'Alene, where they can watch from McEuen Field, Tubbs Hill and City Beach.
The 20-minute show begins around 10 p.m.
The chamber will also be raising money in other ways.
There's the Backward Bucket Brigade before the Fourth of July parade, the Marina Challenge and downtown city parking fees on the Fourth, as well.
Diane Higdem, chamber events coordinator, is the main contact for fireworks donations. She can be reached at 292-1635.
Information: cdachamber.com
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