Updated May 1st

May 1-           State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Sr. Health Luncheon at Neumann Sr. Housing, 1601 E. Palmer St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

May 1-           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-           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-          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-           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-           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-           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-           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-           Adam Lang hosts 29^th 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.”. RSVP OverbrookHS@aol.com for January class or mel.gerstein@gmail.com for June class.

May 4-           Friends of Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco host Jazz Brunch at The View, 8^th 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-           Reelection Reception for State Rep. Cherelle Parker at 621 W. Mt. Airy Ave., 3-5 p.m.

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., 6^th & Race Sts., 12 m. All invited.

May 6-           Friends of Matt Wolfe for Council at Large host fundraiser at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16^th 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-           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-           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-           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-           66^th 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-           Reception for State Rep. Jim Roebuck at The Gables, 4520 Chester Ave., 6-8 p.m.

May 10-         Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsor 60^th St. Cleanup, start and return at 406 S. 60^th 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-         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-         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-        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-         State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Hall meeting at Wolcoff Audit., Roxborough Mem. Hosp., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m.

May 15-         1^st Dist. Police Advisory Council Banquet at Galdo’s, 20^th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-9 p.m. For info Russell Shoemaker, Sr., (267) 597-7154.

May 16-         Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Democratic 16^th Ward Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21^st & 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-         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-         Election Day!

May 21-         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 75^th Anniversary Gala Luncheon at 762 S. Martin St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets $50. For info (215) 732-9505.

Jun. 11-         Summer Rooftop Reception supports Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Packard Grande Bldg., 111 S. 15^th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP Dan Perry (732) 670-3299.

Jun. 20-         State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Senior Expo at Collegeville Apts., Pavilion Community Rm., 27^th & Thompson Sts., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.

Jul. 10-          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-          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.

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