Travel Back to the 80’s and Celebrate at the BEF BASH

January 18, 2017
Photo Moments from the 2016 BEF BASH: Courtesy photos (c) Shannon Dillon of Creative Images Boston and Elena Pellegrino, BEF board member, 2016 all rights reserved



By Linda White

“You can be my wingman anytime.” (*)

Can you name the movie this line is from? If you’re attending the Back to the 80’s BEF BASH on Saturday, your trivia skills could make you a lucky winner.

“Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”(1)

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The Bedford Education Foundation (BEF) Back to the 80’s BASH on Saturday, January 21 will be a look back at a decade’s worth of music, movies, trivia, pop culture and memories. The proceeds from the evening support grants for Bedford teachers at Davis, Lane, JGMS and BHS. To date, the BEF has funded $180,000 toward creative and innovation projects in the Bedford Public Schools.

“Can you fly this plane and land it?” (2)

To help get you in the 80’s groove, you will find 10 more trivia questions sprinkled throughout this article. You may be asked to name the movie title of a memorable quote or supply the answer to a general trivia topic. All the answers may be found at the end of the article. No peeking please!

I am not an animal! I am a human being.” (3)

If you have attended a BEF BASH event in the past or were among the more than 250 people who attend last year, you already know it will be a great evening.

“You’re not too smart, are you? I like that in a man.” (4)

If this is your first BEF BASH, here is a sample of what you can look forward to during a full evening (7 pm to midnight) of fun at the Double Tree Hotel on Saturday:

  • Delicious passed hors d’oeuvres and tantalizing appetizer stations
  • A terrific DJ spinning all your favorite 80’s tunes and dancing the night away
  • The photo booth with its 80’s themed props to capture your image
  • Awards for the best 80’s attire – costumes are optional, but they sure are fun!
  • Trivia contests and Atari game room,
  • More than 40 great raffle options including Wachusett Mountain lift tickets, a birthday party at The Edge, dozens of restaurant certificates
  • Silent Auction table with a Roomba 900, a pair of Patriots tickets, a meteorologist tour of Fox25, a 3rd Avenue package with Kings Bowling party and gift certificates from 3rd Avenue eateries, etc.
  • 50/50 raffle.

Snap out of it!” (5)

Tickets at $60 per person will also be available at the door on Saturday.

Which NFL team won the most Super Bowls in the 80’s?(6)

The BEF gratefully acknowledges the generous support of many sponsors and donors at all levels and especially to the BASH Salutatorian Sponsor, Brookline Bank.

Who was the lead singer of The Police?(7)

Your to-do list should now include

  • Lining up the sitter if you need one
  • Checking your closet for some retro attire
  • Securing your tickets on the Bedford Recreation website (bedfordma.gov/recreation)by midnight TONIGHT to take advantage of the advance ticket discount
  • Brushing up on your trivia knowledge, and
  • Getting to the Double Tree Hotel, 44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford (ballroom entrance) Saturday evening to begin your trip Back to the 80’s.

The artist who sold the most albums during the 80’s? (8)

Visit the BEF website for additional information.

Name the president and his nomination for the first woman on the Supreme Court? (9)

Or click this link to the Frequently Asked BASH Questions fact sheet

What Washington, DC National monument was dedicated in 1982? (10)

See you at the BASH, and have a great time!

Trivia Answers:*: Top Gun, 1986; 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981; 2: Airplane, 1980; 3: Elephant Man, 1980, 4: Body Heat, 1981; 5:Moonstruck, 1987, 6: San Francisco 49ers; 7: Sting; 8: Michael Jackson; 9: President Ronald Regan and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor;and 10: Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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