Updated Apr. 10th

Apr. 11- Joe DeFelice holds Benefit for Annie Havey at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $40. Beer, wine, soda & food. State Rep. John Taylor bartends. For info (215) 561-0650 or (215) 416-8366.
Apr. 12- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell presents Community Wellness Day at 4508 Chestnut St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free live music, health screenings, fun and exercise, face-painting, chair massages, lunch and giveaways. For info Healthy in Phila. (215) 898-4998.
Apr. 12- Ducky Birts Fdn. and Keystone Mercy Health Plan hosts annual Health Fair, 12-3 p.m., and Gospelrama, 2-5 p.m. at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, 6401 Ogontz Ave. Admission free. For info (215) 242-1220 or (215) 605-7102.
Apr. 12- Fundraiser for Mike Tomlinson for State Rep at Knights Of Columbus Ha., 3330 Knorr St., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $35. Includes beer, wine, set-ups, great food, DJ.
Apr. 14- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Medical experts, screening, refreshments and light lunch. RSVP by Apr. 7 (215) 952-3121.
Apr. 15- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey co-hosts public hearing with House Democratic Policy Committee on Dyslexia Funding, at Tabor’s Children Services, 57 E. Armat St., 2 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.
Apr. 16- Winemakers Attention! 17th annual Winemakers Award Dinner at Spasso Restaurant, 34 S. Front St., $55 per person, bring your own wine. Make checks payable to Vendemmia Foundation, 1841 S. Broad St. For info Theresa (215) 465-8810.
Apr. 17- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Financial Funding Business Forum at Community Coll., NW Reg. Ctr., Rm. 216, 1300 W. Godfrey Ave., 9 a.m. For info (215) 849-6592.
Apr. 17- Grands As Parents hosts candidates night at Ethical Soc., 1906 Rittenhouse Sq., 6:30-8:30 p.m. For info (215) 236-5848.
Apr. 17- Candidates Forum hosted at Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hear from gubernatorial and General Assembly candidates. Admission free. Discount parking at 1845 Walnut St. and EZ Park at 2101 Chestnut St.
Apr. 19- State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Horticultural Ctr. Fairmount Pk., 100 N. Horticultural Dr., 12-3 p.m. Free. Mounted Police horses. For info (215) 879-6614.
Apr. 22- 132nd Anniversary Dinner of Clover Club of Phila. at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6:30 p.m. Invitation only. For info Michael Cibik, Esq. (215) 735-1060.
Apr. 23- State Rep. Vanessa brown hosts Prom Safety Event, Prom & Gown Giveaway at Mt. Olivet Rec Ctr., 642 N. 41st St., 4-6 p.m.; Prom Fashion Show 6 p.m. For info (215) 879-6615.
Apr. 23- Rescheduled memorial service for Judge D. Donald Jamieson at City Hall, Rm. 446, 4 p.m. Speakers will be former Gov. Ed Rendell, Judge James Fitzgerald, former President Judge Ed Bradley, Michael Meehan, Harold Cramer, members of Judge Jamieson’s family and Judge Brad Moss.
Apr. 24- State Sen. Larry Farnese’s SB 1095 anti-SLAPP legislation faces hearing at Phila. Bar Ass’n, 1101 Market St., 9:30 a.m. “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation” are used against civic organizations, individuals and various groups to deter them from speaking out on a public issue.
Apr. 24- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Higher Learning: College Access Fair at Temple’s Howard Gittis Student Ctr., 13th St. & Montgomery Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Reps from schools, workshops on testing, applying & financial aid. Free. For info (215 227-6161.
Apr. 24- Former Welterweight Boxing Champ and 2-time Boxing Hall of Fame inductee “Rockin” Rodney Moore’s “Fight To Learn” Program Youth Charity hosts Dinner Banquet to support at-risk children at UFCW Local 1776, 3031 Walton Rd., Bldg. A, Plymouth Mtg., Pa., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $25. For info (215) 514-8748.
Apr. 24- 37th Democratic Ward hosts Candidates night, 6 to 7:30 pm, Warnock Village, 2850 Germantown Av.
Apr. 26- 10th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Spring Fling at Platinum Grill, 7719 Crittenden St., 2-5 p.m. For info Isabella Fitzgerald (215) 429-8051.
Apr. 26- Ducky Birts Fdn. hosts Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. $100, two for $150. For info (215) 242-1220 or (215) 605-7102.
Apr. 29- Reception honors Councilman James F. Kenney at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 Moyamensing Ave., 5:30-7:30 pm. Tickets $100. Sponsorships available. RSVP Lindsey LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120.
Apr. 29- Philly Labor.com Union Leader Meet & Greet for IATSE 8 President Michael Barnes at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-8 p.m.
May 1- Matt Myers hosts Democratic 39-B Ward Spring Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1500 Packer Ave. Tickets $50. For info Matt (215) 467-4643.
May 2- Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee holds annual Contest & Open House at Training Facility, 10401 Decatur Rd., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Five categories. Chosen graduating apprentices compete in general carpenter, interior finish carpenter, floor layer, mill/cabinetmaker and millwright. Many exhibitors. Bring family! For info (215) 824-2300.
May 3-4- State Rep. Mike O’Brien holds free Document Shredding at Penn’s Landing Festival Pier, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
May 4- Overbrook HS Classes of 1954, January and June, hold Reunion at Bala G.C., 2200 Belmont Ave., 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Theme: “Taste of Philadelphia”. RSVP OverbrookHS@aol.com for January class or mel.gerstein@gmail.com for June class.
May 5- Democratic City Committee hosts Jefferson-Jackson Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 241 7800.
May 6- Police & Fire Memorial Service at Franklin Sq. Pk., 6th & Race Sts., 12 m. All invited.
May 7- Greater N.E. Phila. Chamber of Commerce holds “Business Is Blooming” Expo at Holy Family Univ., Frankford & Grant Aves., 12:30 p.m. for luncheon, expo 2-6 p.m. Luncheon keynote speaker 6ABC news anchor Matt O’Donnell. Special appearance by Flyers center Bill Clement. 100 vendors and nonprofits. Expo free, luncheon $35 for GNPCC members, $50 nonmembers. For info (215) 332-3400.
May 10- State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Mother’s Day programs at her office, 2839 W. Girard Ave., 12-3 p.m. Food, entertainment, giveaways. For info (215) 684-3738.
May 13- Republican City Committee hosts Spring Cocktail Party at Swan Caterers, Water & Snyder Sts., 5:30-8 p.m. Free parking. Tickets $125. For further levels and other info (215) 389-8888, (215-561-0650) or www.phillygip.com.
May 14- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Hall meeting at Wolcoff Audit., Roxborough Mem. Hosp., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m.
May 15- 1st Dist. Police Advisory Council Banquet at Galdo’s, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-9 p.m. For info Russell Shoemaker, Sr., (267) 597-7154.
May 17- 5K Run & Walk honors Capt. John Taylor around Pennypack Pk., Lincoln HS & Mayfair, starting at Mayfair Plg., Rowland Ave. & Vista St., starting 7:30 a.m. Prereg $20, $25 Race Day.

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