Update Oct. 3rd.

Oct. 4-Nov. 11- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts six weeks of free classes in health awareness and gym training at various locations. For info Desaree Jones (215) 492-2980.
Oct. 4- State Sen. Mike Stack hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments.
Oct. 4- Prison Joint Advisory Board “Pathways: Paving 2nd Chances” second annual open house at 8001 State Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Employers welcome. For info (215) 683-9077. Speakers, overview of programming, tours of facilities, and lunch.
Oct. 5- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Apportunity Knocks, seminar on mobile apps for small businesses at Astra Zeneca Aud., Univ. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 723 S. 43rd St., 9 a.m.-12 m.
Oct. 8- S. Phila. PAC hosts Thrilla For Squill at Chiarella’s Restaurat, 1600 S. 11th St., 6-9:30 p.m. Contributions: PAC Members $250 minimum, Friends $100 miminum, checks payable to “Friends of Mark Squilla”. RSVP Richard DeMarco rcdm@elliottgreenleaf.com or (215) 990-7637.
Oct. 10- Matt Wolfe & Denise Furey host Fundraiser for Controller candidate Danny Alvarez at 4256 Regent Sq., 6 p.m.
Oct. 11- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., 2889 Cedar St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 425-0901 or (215) 744-1009.
Oct. 11- Filmmaker Lee Daniels and DC 33 President Pete Matthews are honored by Phila. Chapter NAACP at Mitten Ha., Temple Univ. For info (215) 978-7500.
Oct. 13- 1492 Committee hosts Columbus Day Parade, starting at Broad & Moore Sts., 12 m. and heading south to Broad & Oregon Ave. Bobby Rydal Parade Marshal. Followed by Italian Festival, music, food, and vendors on Marconi Square. Family event. All welcome.
Oct. 15- Friends host Fundraiser for Councilman Mark Squilla at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking in rear at Patriot, 7th & Bainbridge Sts. Tickets $100, Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1,000, checks payable to “Squilla For Council” RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.
Oct. 16- LDC’s Ryan Boyer hosts fundraiser for Sierra Thomas Street for Judge at Landmark Americana Grille, 2481 N. 54th St., between Overbrook and City Line Aves., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $35. Cash bar, refreshments.
Oct. 17- Official drawing for Mark Green’s 38th Ward raffle for flat-screen TV, digital camera, or ShopRite $100 card at Brown’s Family ShopRite, Fox St. & Hunting Park Ave. Tickets $5. For info (267) 977-4842 or (215) 844-1049.
Oct. 17- Craft Beer Tasting to support State Rep. Ed Neilson at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Tickets available at edneilson.com or (215) 821-9842.
Oct. 17- 53rd & 35th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at Red Rooster Inn, 7960 Dungan Rd., 7-10 p.m. Live music by Blu Dogz. Tickets $35. For info Gary (215) 820-8553 or Chuckie (215) 722-3459.
Oct. 18- Sheriff Jewell Williams and Democratic 16th Ward Committee host Chicken & Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876.
Oct. 18- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts free flu shots at her district office, 310 W. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.
Oct. 19- Tom & Dr. Maria McColgan host Fundraiser for Danny Alvarez at 9640 Wissinoming St., 3-7 p.m. Food & beverages. Tickets $50, couples $80.
Oct. 21- Democratic City Committee Fall Preelection Gala at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Reed St. & Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 241-7804.
Oct. 22- Ward Leader Mike Cibik hosts Fundraiser for GOP city ticket Danny Alvarez and Terry Tracy at 334 S. Front St., 6 p.m. Tickets $150 per person/$200 per couple
$100 Ward Leaders/Committeepeople/Election Board.
Oct. 24- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Pegasus Ballrm., 5534 Pulaski Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, jazz band. For info Cynthia (215) 704-4461.
Oct. 24- 66A Ward Democratic Exec. Committee hosts Preelection Gala at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. $35 Ticket available at door.
Oct. 25- Jim Dintino hosts 26th GOP Ward Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Water St. & Snyder Ave., 6-9 p.m. Free parking under I-95. Tickets available at door.
Oct. 26- State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. sponsors Breast Cancer Walk in honor of his mother Judy Sabatina at Pennypack Pk., Rhawn St. Little City entrance, 9 a.m. -12 m. Refreshments. Registration $25 adults, $15 kids 14 years old and under, free for kids 5 years old and under. For info Carol Rostucher (215)742-8600.
Oct. 26- 10th Anniversary of Irish Memorial at Front & Chestnut Sts., 4 p.m. Dinner & Irish Music at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-11 p.m. Tickets $150.
Oct. 26- United Republican Club hosts Crab Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35 available at door.
Oct. 27- Men’s Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, Dr. Ruth Horwitz and Sen. Bob Rovner host Candidates Brunch at 9768 Verree Rd., brunch 9 a.m., candidates talk 10:00 a.m.-12 m.
Oct. 28- Bob Asher, Rob Gleason and State Rep. John Taylor host GOP District Attorney candidate Danny Alvarez at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.
Oct. 29- Republican City Committee hosts Fall Fundraiser Cocktail Party & Reception at Pier 19 Ballrm./Hibachi, 325 N. Columbus Blvd., 6-8 p.m. New location! $125 per person, $225 per couple. Tix online @phillygop.org. For info (215) 561-0650.
Oct. 30- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown holds Reception at Independence Visitor Ctr., 6th & Market Sts., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 9- United Republican Cl. Hosts Gov. Tom Corbett at Society Hill Sheraton, Front & Dock Sts., 6-8 p.m. For info John H. Morley, Jr. (215) 389-1768.
Dec. 13-15- Penna. Society weekend in New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Guest of honor at banquet on 14th is Vice President Joe Biden.

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