107.9 The River » Father’s Day

Win the 'You and Your Dad' Photo Contest and Set Your Dad Up for Summer Grilling

107.9 The River — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:04 +0000

Your Dad did a lot for you and now, it’s time to return the favor! Win him a 4-burner Kenmore grill, plus a Brattis Meat Market steak lovers package.

Father's Day Event June 15th at Washington Park

Ian Delap — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:41 +0000

Father's Day is around the corner. Casper Housing Authority is proud to host a Father's Day Event: A Celebration of Family on June 15th 2013. The purpose of this event is to promote family cohesion, fathers being more involved with their children, and to offer information of resources in Casper.

Tennessee Uncovers Some Special Dads On Father's Day!

Jon Michaels — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:30:56 +0000

While most of us celebrate Father’s Day with our fathers,however there are some sad exceptions to the norm. Take for instance the state of Tennessee (a state that I love) coming to grips with some outrageous deadbeat dads.Terry T. Turnage of Memphis is one of these dads. Terry T. Turnage of Memphis, who has 23 [...]

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day is You

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.

What's the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol' Dad Dad for Father's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:33 +0000

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge. The shopping website PriceGrabber recently surveyed 4,450 of its users in an attempt to find out what’s the best Father’s Day gift. The results? The most the popular gift was a practical one, with 41 percent answering that something like tools, [...]

Does Father's Day Get The Same Attention As Mother's Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:00:20 +0000

Retailers and greeting card companies would like you to think Father’s Day is just as important as Mother’s Day. Is that really the case? According to most people, the celebration of fatherhood — which was created to complement Mother’s Day — doesn’t get the same amount of attention as the original. A RetailMeNot.com poll of 1,005 [...]

11 Reasons You Won't Be Getting a Father's Day Present

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:23:27 +0000

It’s hard to be a good father, but it’s easy to be a lousy father since even bad mothers at least have to endure nine months of pregnancy and 27 hours of labor. It should be illegal for bad fathers to receive any kind of Father’s Day present, but, hey, that’s what ugly ties are [...]

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Father's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:30:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate everything dad has done for us. That’s right, it’s Father’s Day! We found some baby animals that know exactly what it means to be in the Father’s Day spirit. Take a look at some adorable father-child animal bonding and cuddling. Read Original: 15 Baby Animals Celebrating [...]

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

'Father's Day Trophy Room' Winner Announced

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:22:19 +0000

Congratulations to Marty Howard, who’s daughter Jes submitted this picture to our “Father’s Day Trophy Room” contest! Jes had this to say about her dad’s trophy buck, “Dad’s very proud of his latest hunting trip trophy that’s mounted in his living room for constant viewing pleasure! Father’s day is also his Birthday this year!! Go [...]

World's Ugliest Ties – 10 Ties You Shouldn't Buy Dad for Father's Day

Jordan Breindel — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:00:27 +0000

What makes a truly hideous tie? Is it the color? The shape? The presence of marine life? The truth is, there’s no one answer, which is why we’ve given you 10. It doesn’t matter how you knot it, ties don’t get much worse than this.

Check out 10 ties to avoid buying for Father’s Day.

Sexiest Celebrity Dads

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:07:43 +0000

Unlike most dads, celebrity dads are super sexy. That’s why they’re celebrities (and dads). You see how that works? You guys know where babies come from, right? Without further adieu, here’s the eye candy, just in time for Father’s Day.

5 Useful Gift Ideas for Father's Day

107.9 The River — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:49 +0000

Dad is going to love you no matter what you get him, but seriously, he really doesn’t need another tie. This year, get him something he might actually use, like one of these five ideas for Father’s Day gifts that can do a heck of a lot more than a “World’s Best Dad” mug. Instant USB Charger [...]

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

107.9 The River — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:26:58 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought-over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids.

But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a bottle of beer? Or tells time? Or is powered by their own wind?

This Father's Day, swap the traditional family remote for one of these babies that will have him channel surfing in style:

107.9 The River's 'Father's Day Trophy Room' Voting [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:29:11 +0000

We asked for your Dads’ trophies, and boy did we get them! From babies to bucks to barracudas, we collected dozens photos and now it’s time to put it to a public vote! On the Friday morning before Father’s Day – we’ll announce the winning Dad, and set him up with a sweet half-day guided [...]

5 Manly Cocktail Recipes for Father's Day

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:27:58 +0000

Father's Day is coming up. Which means it's time to put down that sixer of Bartles & Jaymes and learn how to make Dad a drink he'll really like -- a cocktail that harkens back to the days when men were men, fathers knew best and getting ripped at lunch actually meant something.

Here are a few suggestions:

5 Funniest Father's Day Cards on the Web

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:55:33 +0000

Ties and golf clubs are dandy for Father’s Day, but to dads with a sharp sense of humor, it’s the card that counts. We trolled the internet to find the funniest cards out there to purchase, print and even send digitally (no stamps required!). For any kid who’s asked mom or dad to confirm which [...]

107.9 The River's 'Father's Day Trophy Room' Contest

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:28:10 +0000

Father’s Day is coming up soon (June 19) – and 107.9 The River wants to show off Casper Dads in our special Father’s Day Trophy Room at theriver1079.com. Just upload a picture and show us your favorite Casper Dad with his favorite “trophy."