Andrea Berman's Beach City Buzz

Howdy, friends, and welcome to the BUZZ.  First, let us wish all of our Beach City Dads a very Happy Father’s Day, and may it be filled with everything good - perhaps a cushy couch, a good book, a winning Red Sox game, a grill full of goodies, and a house full of happy faces.  Or at least time off from the Honey-do List.  How ever you choose to observe the day, here’s to the guys we love.  And here are a few Father’s Day fun factoids:  The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, but it wasn’t until 1972 that Dad’s special day was recognized as a holiday, thanks to President Richard Nixon, who signed it into law.  34% of Dads surveyed reported that they would prefer money over purchased gifts. Insure.com’s 2012 Father’s Day Index, which looks at jobs associated with fatherhood, found that the paycheck for Dad’s domestic tasks this year would be $20,248. (Their recent Mother’s Day Index placed the value of Mom’s role at home at $60,182.) The average American will spend $35 less on a Father’s Day gift than on a Mother’s Day gift. Planning to get Dad a tie?  Maybe you need to reconsider this one - 30% of Dads surveyed reported that their least favorite gift would be a tie.  Rounding out the top 3 least favorites are underwear and tools.  We couldn’t help but take a spin around the internet to find some uh, let us say, rather “unique” gifts for Dad:  How ‘bout a “Potty Fishing” kit, a new “Man Candle” with scents like “Riding Lawn Mower” and “2 x 4”, or an iPhone case with built-in bottle opener?  For the Dad who loves bacon, there’s bacon flavored gum balls, or maybe a membership in the Bacon of the Month Club.  Nope, we’re not making that one up.  Other fun items:  a “team  logo” toaster, Spanx for men, or my personal favorite, the Do-It-Yourself Juice to Alcohol Kit.  Just add juice and a packet of the magical alcohol powder and you will have your own homemade liquor in only 48 hours. The resulting booze will be up to 28 proof -  Hmm...think of the possibilities - 28 proof prune juice, anyone?  There’s a punch line there somewhere...Let’s RUN on over to the BUZZ...The Neighborhood Developers have announced that everyone’s invited to help with a playground building day at Costa Park. On Wednesday, June 20, play equipment for toddlers will be installed to complete the second phase of the playground rebuild that was first started last fall by community volunteers and partners KaBOOM!, the City of Revere and JetBlue Airways. Head on down and help if you can...Ran-dumb thoughts:  Some women claim that what they look for in a man is a sense of humor.  I say that’s hogwash, and don’t believe it for a second.  It all comes down to this - whom do you want removing your bra - George Clooney or the Three Stooges?...Our friends from the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation, Inc. (RSCHP) will be serving up their Annual Pasta Dinner on Thursday, June 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Beachmont VFW Post, 150 Bennington St.  Great food, great fun, and raffles too.  Only $12.50 for adults, $6.00 for children.  Tix available at door, or call 781-286-2226...Lona Frongillo emailed to remind everyone that the 11th Annual Peace in the Family Day takes place on Saturday, June 16th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Winthrop at Ingleside Park. Games, face painting, food, music, moon bounce, and more! It’s all FREE, and sponsored by the Domestic Violence Task Force serving Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop and East Boston....The Silvio Cella Family Foundation’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 23 at the Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton. Register to play, donate, or become a sponsor. The Foundation has given nearly $25,000 to 8 Massachusetts high school football programs to help improve playing conditions, increase player safety and participation, and support activities to build teamwork, pride and confidence, and carries on Coach Cella’s legacy.  For information or to register, contact: Silvio Cella Family Foundation, PO Box 1074, Lynnfield, MA 01940, or www.silviocellafoundation.org or call 781.334.4692 or 781.334.4893...Update on the 3 rescued kittens looking for a home - A lovely family read last week’s BUZZ regarding the little waifs who were in need of adoption.  We’re happy to report that Steve S. and his family took the littlest girl and we’ve heard that it was a match made in Heaven!  So happy that we could help!  There are still two beautiful 8 week old female tiger kittens available - and their foster Mom would love to find a good home where the Furball Sisters can be together forever.  Email us here at the BUZZ if you’ve got love to share and we’ll put you in touch...A little tribute to aging:  Enjoy each and every minute, the doctor often warns, for the less we feel our oats, the more we feel our corns...That’s it for the BUZZ, BUZZers.  Happy Father’s Day, make Dad proud, do whatever makes your heart sing, and remember:  Life is all about how you handle Plan B....This week’s SMILEMAKERS:  Jane Wallace, Rose Cardinale, Nicholas Kelley, Wilma Stevens, Sally Miller, John Damore, Dana Ripley, Robert Strelitz, Marianne James, Myra Simons, Susan Conley, Karen White, Ruth Trainer, Rosemarie Tomasino, Kerry Wolfgang, Jenna Wells, John Garvin, Guadalupe Castaneda, Edward Wolfson, Alex Ciaramella, Isabella Martinez, Ken Wilson, Denise Russo, Ann Eagan, and Cindy Abel...Heeere’s the CHUCKLE:  A father and son were planning to visit Hawaii. "It's pronounced Havaii," said the father. "No, Dad, it's pronounced Hawaii," argued the son. They argued about it throughout the whole flight, until they deplaned in Oahu. The father approached a man at the airport gate and asked,"Can you settle an argument for us? Is this Hawaii or Havaii?" "This is Havaii," the gentleman said. "Ha! I knew it!" said the father to his son. "See, didn't I tell you I'm always right?" The father turned back to the man, shook his hand, and said, "Thank you." "You're velcome."...Got news?  Announcements? Jokes? Suggestions?  Is your group having a meeting or fundraiser? Know someone’s who celebrating a birthday, divorce, new baby or anniversary? Are you having a yard sale?  June 15 is International Flip Flop Day!  Ready? Sandal your comments to us!  Email AndreaRevere@aol.com, snailmail PO Box 101, Revere, MA 02151, and read it in the REVERE ADVOCATE!