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Good morning, Back Bay! Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, June 11:

1. BLOG ABOUT YOUR DAD: Father's Day is right around the corner, and the sale signs and circulars are everywhere promoting gifts like ties, electronics and other gadgets for Dad. 

But this year Patch invites you to gift your father, stepfather, uncle, grandfather or any other man that has been influential in your life with a unique tribute: share his story.

2. GOODBYE TO GOVERNMENT CENTER GARAGE?: An 11-story parking garage at Government Center could be replaced with housing, hotel rooms, office and retail space, according to a new proposal filed this week with the Boston Redevelopment Authority. What do you think about the proposal?

3. GET THE PATCH NEWSLETTER: Have you signed up for the Back Bay Patch Daily Newsletter yet? Each morning you can get Back Bay Patch news delivered directly to your e-mail inbox. It's totally free, so if you like what you read here, sign up now!

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1979, John Wayne, an iconic American film actor famous for starring in countless westerns, dies at age 72 after battling cancer for more than a decade. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Showers with patchy fog and a high of 64. Showers likely again tonight with a low of 54.