Greetings, neighbors, and welcome to the Beach City BUZZ...We truly hope that you, your family, and your humble abode managed to escape any injuries, damage, costly repairs, or problems caused by Hurricane Sandy. So many in New York, New Jersey, and elsewhere were not as lucky. I am especially sad because the Mr. and I just spent a blissful long weekend as tourists in NYC, and it is hard to believe that just a few days ago, we were happily munching on corned beef sangwiches at the Carnegie Deli, visiting Ellis Island, eating corned beef sangwiches at the Stage Deli (no, that wasn’t a typo), and taking a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park. Times Square at midnight was beyond our wildest imagination, the crowds, lights, sights and sounds of New York City was a total blast, and we were happy to sink our teeth into the Big Apple. Now, our thoughts and prayers go out to those who experienced the destruction of Mother Nature. Thankfully, most of us here in the Beach City dodged the bullet on this one, we are counting our blessings...As long as we’re counting, please remember that YOUR VOTE COUNTS next week on Election Day, and there’s nothing more important that you can do for yourself, your country, your kids, and your grandkids than to get out and VOTE!...Right now, I vote that we get to the BUZZ.. Here’s a BUZZ bit from Lynne Tripodi: It’s a food lover’s dream - the area’s finest restaurants all in one place. Feast, dance and be merry at the 6th Annual Revere Alumni Gala, “A Taste of Revere”, Saturday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. at Wonderland Ballroom, 1290 North Shore Road. It’s only a few days away and an all-star line-up of over 20 restaurants is gearing up to showcase a mouth-watering array of specialties from their menus. This unique evening of food sampling, dancing and entertainment (DJ Paul Brogna) and reuniting with generations of alumni are at one gala event! Guests may bid on the silent auction or take a chance on great raffle items including Red Sox and sporting event tickets, camera, Cape Cod week for 2, theatre tickets, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets and lottery ticket madness are just some of the items guests could win. Restaurants returning this year are Antonia’s Cuccina, Bisuteki, B.J.’s Wholesale Club, Chatters at Showcase Cinema, Companion’s, Chili’s, DeMaino’s, Luberto’s Bakery, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Margarita’s, Sebastion’s,Nick’s Bistro, Nino’s, Safy Halal Market, Vinny’s Food Market, Renzo Brick Oven Pizzeria and Nonni’s. New establishments this year include: Pesce Pazzo Ristorante, E Bar, Prospect House, Buffalo Wild Wings, Luigi’s and Dockside. While the focus is on an enjoyable evening of eating, socializing and dancing, the primary goal is fundraising. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund after school and summer scholarships for students of Revere. CASTLES (Caring Alumni Supporting The Learning and Enrichment of Students) is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2007 comprised of RHS alumni Class of ’72. Tax deductible tickets are $35. available at door. For more info, visit www.reverecastles.org...Ran-dumb thoughts: Somebody commented to my friend Odd Ollie that the dishwasher was loaded. He thought his wife was drunk again; Large Marge told me that she and her husband were doing a workshop - he works and she shops; Just wondering when the producers of Sesame Street will come up with Oscar the Grouch’s ecology-minded brother who lives in a recycling bin; Whoever snuck the ‘s’ in “fast food” is a clever person; Perhaps one of the guys who dated Taylor Swift should write a song entitled, “Maybe YOU’RE the problem; ( ) Democratic Party ( ) Republican Party (X) Pizza Party; I went for a run but came back home after 2 minutes because I forgot something - I forgot that I'm fat and I can't run for more than 2 minutes; Note to Starbucks Baristas: Dear Starbucks, If you have to name your drinks with stupid made-up names, please don't roll your eyes next time I order a gitchy gitchy yaya yaya mocha choca latte ya ya...Steve Fielding emailed to let us know that the 6th Annual Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston Pasta Dinner takes place Friday, November 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This favorite tradition brings family, friends, volunteers, and supporters together to raise money for young people. Tickets $10 per person and can be purchased by calling (617) 567-6626 or at the door that night. Kudos to Jeveli’s and Sammy Carlo’s Delicatessen & Catering for providing an abundance of pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and desserts. Over 50 raffle basket prizes will be available! All monies raised are earmarked for education, sports, art, dance, photography, technology, and other activities. The yearly fee is $20 per child for the After School Program. Also, an Annual Mass of Remembrance for Deceased Savio Alumni is scheduled for Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments served afterward. Alumni will be able to take a tour of the Club, see numerous physical changes to the facility and learn about the club’s many program offerings to the East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop communities...Caren Sekenski sent us some info on Immaculate Conception School’s “A Night of Shopping”. It’s Friday, November 9 from 5:30 - 8:30, Father Brennan Hall, Winthrop Ave. in Revere, and there will be food, raffles, music, and great gifts for every occasion. Over 20 vendors and products - American Girl Doll clothes including IC uniforms, jewelry, personalized items, toys, homemade items, and much more. It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, so head on over, spend some $$, and have some fun...We would like to ask everyone to give a standing ovation and a great big round of applause to Roberta and Vito Russo, who recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, and were joined by family and friends to commemorate their very special day. Congratulations, Roberta and Vito, and may happiness and love be with you always! That’s it for the BUZZ, BUZZers. Do whatever makes your heart sing, get out and vote, and remember: Be that shopping cart with the bad wheel! Go in your own direction, no matter how hard someone tries to push you in theirs...This week’s SMILEMAKERS: Olivia Russo, Catherine Sabella, Devin Colon, Barbara Ryan, Mario Martinez, Chuck Braid, Jamie Richards, John Forte, Mike Rauseo, Edith Raymond, Dan Dacey, Melissa Randall, Michael Mason, Sara Rice, George Freeman, Anthony Bono, Lisa Aiello, Mary Singer, Linda Redding, Gina Beatrice, Eric Castriano, Maria Vargas, and Michael Conley...Heeere’s the CHUCKLE: One morning Grandma was over at the doctor's house when her daughter called, who was sort of frantic because her little son had swallowed a penny. The daughter wanted Grandma to ask the doctor if she should bring the boy in to be seen. When she asked the doc, he calmly replied, "I don't think it's necessary. Just watch him closely for any change."...
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