Not Your Normal Collection Can

If you've been out and about in North Kingstown in the past few hours, you may be wondering what the deal is with the camouflaged-colored paint cans at select local businesses.

Eighteen North Kingstown businesses (and one South Kingstown business!) will be collecting donations for the . This year's event benefits military families in need and the proceeds from these military-inspired paint cans will go straight to families in Rhode Island.

But, this is more than just collection cans on a counter. Because North Kingstown loves competition (!), we want to see which business can raise the most money for the Heels & Wheels Foundation.

The business that collects the most money will win two tickets the Heels gala on June 1 (to either keep or donate), a Patch goodies gift basket and (of course) bragging rights.

The competition runs from April 25 to May 23. Collections cans will be at the following locations:

• Blue Hydrangea
• &
• Sydney Rae's

Love Wilson's, Beach Rose, Updike's or any other North Kingstown shop! Support them and donate to a great cause at their store!

If you own a local business and want to join in on the friendly competition, contact Patch editor Samantha Turner at samantha.turner@patch.com.

To learn more about the Heels & Wheels event and for ticket information, click here.