The Shipshape Challenge

a town-wide beautification contest happening in Warren, Rhode Island | launching June 2012 | join us at shipshapechallenge@gmail.com

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    • Best Exterior Paint Prize
    • Best Storefront
    • Best Restored Front Door
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Local painter Davison Bolster touches up a historic building on Water Street. Photo credit LJ Henley.

Let’s get started.

The Shipshape Challenge launched July 2012 and will run until the date of the Warren Walkabout, October 21st, 2012. That gives property owners, business owners, and volunteers just under 4 months to complete projects to get Warren “shipshape.” Continue reading »

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The Shipshape Story

“The Shipshape Challenge” was inspired by Ireland’s longstanding Tidy Towns contest, a public/private partnership that’s been encouraging town spirit and beautification over there since 1958. Continue reading »

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Ready to Launch!

The Shipshape Challenge will launch July 2012 and run until the date of the Warren Walkabout, October 21st, 2012. That gives property owners, business owners, and volunteers just under four months to start and complete projects to get their properties “shipshape.” Continue reading »

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Join us! Become a Sponsor.

We’re still lining up our sponsors and partnering organizations for The Shipshape Challenge 2012. Would your business like to help us get the project off the ground? E-mail us at shipshapechallenge@gmail.com for more information.

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Find us on Facebook

Our Facebook page is live! “Like” us to stay updated as we announce the contest details, and use our page to ask questions and suggest ideas for local projects. fb.com/ShipShapeRI Continue reading »

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Almost there!

Almost there!

Last night, we presented our project to the Warren Town Council. The Shipshape Challenge has permission to move forward and run with the town’s blessing. All right! Continue reading »

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Countdown:

The Warren WalkaboutOctober 21st, 2012
Look for judges walking around town this week; we'll be announcing the Shipshape Challenge winners soon!

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  • HOME
  • Enter the Contest
  • The Prizes
    • Judging Criteria
    • Best Exterior Paint Prize
    • Best Storefront
    • Best Restored Front Door
  • Mission
  • Volunteer
  • Resources
  • Sponsors
  • Discover Warren

Contact us

You can get in touch with the Challenge organizers at shipshapechallenge@gmail.com

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