Water wars

| June 12, 2012 9:15 PM

COEUR d'ALENE - The 2012 Marina Challenge to help fund the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July fireworks show is under way.

Donations can be made at the Blackwell Island Marina, Boardwalk, Silver Beach, Black Rock, and Discovery Marinas.

Donations can be tossed into the Marina Challenge collection bucket.

"This competition, which sparks a friendly rivalry between the marinas, fills a large portion of the total monies collected," according to a press release.

The chamber is seeking to raise $60,000 - $30,000 to pay for the fireworks show, and $30,000 for expenses associated with the parade and activities at City Park.

The winner of the Marina Challenge will receive a traveling trophy as well as other prizes donated by area businesses.

Craig Brosenne, general manager for Hagadone Marine "is committed to the continued success of this charitable event for our Coeur d'Alene community fireworks and is one of many who want to maintain our display as one of the largest in the Inland Northwest," the release said.

Info: Diane, 292-1635