The 8-foot-by-8-foot shed with a window and door is valued at $4,000 to $5,000, said construction teacher Nicholas Jordan. “People from all over, not just Ramona, came to our event and we do expect it to be larger this year.”Īdditional funds will be raised by selling $10 opportunity drawing tickets for a storage shed built by Montecito High School construction students. “Last year was quite a large crowd,” White said. The Fourth of July celebration held behind Ramona High School and Olive Peirce Middle School is also expected to draw a wider audience this year, she said. “All hands are on deck to get it together this year.” “Because we have more money to raise we’re starting early to get a jumpstart on it,” she said. The Chamber, in conjunction with the Ramona Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Ramona, are gearing up for a larger campaign this year because the fireworks are expected to cost about $4,500 more than last year, White said. Donations will also be collected in front of the Albertsons grocery store at 1459 Main St. People will be on hand to collect donations in front of Stater Bros. Donations are also being collected at Chamber events and through the website. July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show organizers are kicking off their drive to raise $45,000 for the fireworks.ĭonation cans are being placed in grocery stores and collection drives have begun at Ramona Chamber of Commerce networking mixers, said Susan White, the Chamber’s Fireworks Committee chairperson.
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