Smoke on the Water in need of donations

STAFF REPORT

With only three weeks until showtime, Clovis’ annual 4th of July Smoke on the Water event is still in need of donations to meet its goal.

According to a Wednesday press release from the Curry County Chamber of Commerce, the event has raised $13,120 towards its goal of $30,000.

The event is looking to raise another $16,880 to meet its goal to fund the 19th annual Smoke on the Water fireworks display at Greene Acres Park.

The event features patriotic music, vendors, food, and a fireworks display, all of which are family-friendly, according to the release.

The event is sponsored entirely by donations from local businesses and individuals and features five levels of sponsorship.

According to the release, Donations of $1,000 and up put donors in the Grand Finale club, $500-$999 donors join the Patriot Club, $250-$499 donors join the Freedom Club, $100-$249 donors join the Sparkler Club, and donations of $1-$199 earn donors a spot in the Firecracker Club.

The release said that all donations are welcome and can be sent to Smoke on the Water, Inc. at 105 East Grand Avenue.

Donations can also be taken over the phone with a credit card by calling the Chamber offices at 575-356-3435.