May 1- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Sr. Health Luncheon at Neumann Sr. Housing, 1601 E. Palmer St., 10 a.m.-12 m.
May 1- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Sen. LeAnna Washington hosts High Tea Luncheon at Ctr. In the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fancy hats, fellowship and info for older adults. For info (717) 787-6781.
May 1-          John O’Conner and Hon. Ron Donatucci host reception for State Sen. Mike Stack for Lt. Gov. Campaign at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th St., 5:30 p.m.
May 1- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Historical Site Cigar and Wine Tasting for State Rep. John Taylor at Colonial Dames of Phila., 1630 Latimer St., 5:30-7 p.m. Co-Chairs Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. and Robert B. Asher. Tickets $250. For info (215) 545-2244.
May 1-          Dignitaries host Fundraiser for State Rep. Mark Cohen at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 4010 Robbins Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host $2,500, VIP $1,000, Sponsor $500, Friend $250, Guest $50. RSVP markcohenphilly@comcast.net (215) 375-4307.
May 1-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Public Safety Community Mtg. at Waterview Rec Ctr., 5826 McMahon St., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.
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- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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 2- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Victim/Witness Services of S. Phila. honor Councilman Jim Kenney at its Spring Fundraiser at Fleisher Art Mem., 719 Catherine St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50.
May 2- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fundraiser for councilmanic candidate Matt Wolfe at United Republican Club, 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m. Light snacks, cash bar. Tickets $25.
May 2- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fundraiser for State Senate candidate Robin Gilchrist Fundraiser at VFW N. Penn Post 676, 2519 Jenkintown Rd, Glenside, Pa., 7-11 p.m. Beef and Beer, Music and Laughs, Prizes. Tickets $30. Tickets available in advance and at door. Make checks payable to Friends of Robin Gilchrist. RSVP by Apr. 30 rgillmanrn@aol.com.
May 3- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Adam Lang hosts 29th GOP Ward Spring Into Summer BB at 2111 Master St., 3-6 p.m.
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 Phila.â€. RSVP OverbrookHS@aol.com for January class or mel.gerstein@gmail.com for June class.
May 4- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friends of Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco host Jazz Brunch at The View, 8th fl., 800 N. Broad St., 1-4 p.m. Entertainment with Rob Henderson Group and vocalist Michael Andrews. Brunch buffet with Mimosas, Bloody Marys and wine. Contribution $65. RSVP quickly! Call Jalila Brown or Nedia Ralston (215) 437-3294, ext. 209.
May 4- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reelection Reception for State Rep. Cherelle Parker at 621 W. Mt. Airy Ave., 3-5 p.m.
May 5- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Police & Fire Memorial Service at Franklin Sq. Pk., 6th & Race Sts., 12 m. All invited.
May 6- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friends of Matt Wolfe for Council at Large host fundraiser at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th St., 6 p.m. Tickets $125 each, Host committee $500. Payable PayPal account at stewbolno@comcast.Net.
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 8- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Public Safety Community Mtg. at Belfield Rec Ctr., 2100 Chew Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.
May 8- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reception for State Sen. Mike Stack at KTop Asian Fusion Restaurant, 911 Race St., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Suggested contribution levels $1,000, $500, $100. RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or LPerryConsulting@gmail.com.
May 8- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Self Help Movement hosts Tribute Reception for Field of Recovery at Pen Ryn Belle Voir Manor, 1601 State Rd., Bensalem, Pa. Program ads available; respond by Apr. 24. For info Robert Dellavella (215) 992-6710.
May 9-          Dennis Kilderry holds Fundraiser at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd., 4-7 p.m. Tickets $30.
May 9-          Beth & Mike host 13th Ward, 22nd Div. Fish Or Chicken Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info Mike (267) 973-0193 or Beth (215) 223-4005.
May 9- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 66th GOP Ward holds Motown Fundraiser at Taggert Ho., Frankford Ave. & Knights Rd., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $35. For info Ed Stine 267-586-6905.
May 9- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reception for State Rep. Jim Roebuck at The Gables, 4520 Chester Ave., 6-8 p.m.
May 10- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsor 60th St. Cleanup, start and return at 406 S. 60th St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch for volunteers.
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 10- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Health Fair at Simon Gratz HS Gym, 1798 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.
May 13- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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.phillygop.com.
May 13-        PhillyLabor.com hosts Meet & Greet with Henry Nicholas, of Nat’l Union of Hospital & Healthcare Employees Local 1199C, at 1319 Locust St., 6 p.m.
Mar. 14- Â Â Â Â Â Â Larry Pitt hosts Reception for Councilman Kenyatta Johnson at Palm Restaurant, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsor $250, Guest $150, Young Professional $100.
May 14- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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 16-        Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Democratic 16th Ward Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info Randy (215) 609-5876.
May 16-        Day Of The Rope Dinner at Plumbers’ Union Ha., 2791 Southampton Rd., 7-11 p.m. 4-Hour OpenBar, Dining & Dancing. Honorees: Ed Loomis, Jack Dempsey,Mike Powell, Hibernian Of The Year. Tickets $50.
May 16-        State Rep. Cherelle Parker hosts Old School Party with DJ Gary O! at Temptations Ha., 218 W. Chelten Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. ’70s, ’80s, ’90s Dance Contests. Tickets $25. For info (267) 415-6019.
May 17- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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.
May 20- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Election Day!
May 21- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â S. Phila. Lions Club Honors State Rep. Maria Donatucci at Waterfall Rm., Water St. & Snyder Ave., 6 p.m. $60
May 31-        Nat’l Historical Marian Anderson Museum & Society hosts 75th Anniversary Gala Luncheon at 762 S. Martin St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets $50. For info (215) 732-9505.
Jun. 11- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Summer Rooftop Reception supports Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Packard Grande Bldg., 111 S. 15th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP Dan Perry (732) 670-3299.
Jun. 20- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Senior Expo at Collegeville Apts., Pavilion Community Rm., 27th & Thompson Sts., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.
Jul. 10- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Senior Expo at Francisville Village, Community Rm., 1510 Poplar St., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.
Jul. 19-         Brady Bunch Summer Starter Party at Westy’s, N. Wildwood, N.J., 3 p.m.
Jul. 31- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Senior Expo at Blumberg Garden Apartments, 2311 Jefferson St., Sr. Community Rm., 10 a.m.-1:30 pm. For info (215) 684-3738.