Trading Bee Costume for Bartender's Apron

Bernie Pellegrino, the president of The North Haven Education Foundation, Inc., recently announced that he may have found a new vocation. Seeking financial support for the foundation, he contacted friends and acquaintances stating, “My colleagues at The Pellegrino Law Firm have nominated me as a Guest Bartender at The Tavern located at 124 Temple Street in New Haven.”

The event took place on Thursday evening, March 10th, offering half-priced drink and pizza specials for attendees. For the second time, the foundation president will also co-emcee the NHEF’s Adult Spelling Bee and wear a bee costume on April 28th slated to begin at 6 pm at the high school with free pizza and other refreshments. Admission for the fun evening is also free.

Signing his e-mail as Bartender Bernie, he added, “In addition to getting to watch me run around and serve you that evening, you may be motivated to attend because I have agreed to donate any tips that you might throw my way for outstanding service for the benefit of The North Haven Education Foundation, Inc.”

The education foundation raises funds to support unique programs and materials in the public schools of North Haven. For ways to participate in the Adult Spelling Bee (e.g. being on a team, sponsoring a team, placing an ad in the program, etc., please go to www.nhedfoundation.org.)

PHOTO: On March 10th, as a Guest Bartender at the Tavern in New Haven, Bernie Pellegrino raised funds for The North Haven Education Foundation, Inc. by waiting on customers at the bar.

Text & photo courtesy of David Marchesseault & Kristen Brandt, NHEF Publicity