The Fireworks committee has received a $2,500 lead donation from jeweler A.J. Marks, accelerating fundraising efforts for this year's July 3 fireworks display in Onset.

The fireworks kick-off began in March, and the committee must raise $20,000 to put on the display. This project is a collaboration among the Town of Wareham, Wareham Village Association, Onset Bay Association and Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce.

Donations for the Fireworks in Onset Village can be sent to: the Town of Wareham Fireworks Fund, Treasurer/Collectors Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, Mass. 02571

Children ages 6 to 14 are also invited to submit artwork for the Fireworks Design contest.  Designs should be 11x17 inches drawn on paper or canvas using oil, acrylic, watercolor or markers. The winner's design will be printed on all the hats and t-shirts, and the deadline is noon on Friday at the Onset Bay Association Office.