Update August 21st

Aug. 21- TeamChildren host workshop on “Beyond Poverty: Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty presented by Frank Kros, MSW, JD at Sonesta Hotel, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Registration $250. Discounted parking $10. Lunch provided. For info call 610-666-1795.
Aug. 21- Plumbers President John Kane fund raiser for his Senate campaign at Maggie O’Neill’s, $25., 7 to 10 pm, 1062 Pontiac Rd., Drexel Hill, PA.
Aug. 22- An After Work Party honoring State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown at 5 p.m. at The Mansion Luxury Apartments at Bala,. 4700 Lancaster Ave. 19131. Come mingle and dance. 20.00 donation.
Aug. 23- State Rep. Mark Cohen opens new district office at 6349 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and 1st annual Health & Wellness Center, with Einstein Healthcare Network. Information tables, food, fund, entertainment.
Aug. 23- Councilman Jim Kenney hosts Shellfish Shindig at Sofia Restaurant, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, N.J., 4-6 p.m. Oysters $1,500, Clams, $1,000, Mussels $500, Tickets $30. For sponsorships and info Lindsey (267) 275-2120.
Aug. 23- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts annual Back to School Event with free backpacks for students grades K-8 who live in 198th Legislative Dist. at 310 W. Chelten Ave. Limit 3 to household. Pre-registration deadline Aug. 15. Call (215) 849-2426.
Aug. 23- Germantown Life Enrichment Center hosts 2nd annual Crab Festival buffet dinner/dance, 7 to 10 pm  at 5722 Greene St. $35. For tickets call 215-844-3281. Proceeds benefit GLEC’s Kids scholarships.
Aug. 24- Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Turnfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is honored. Tickets $100. For info Republican City Committee (215) 561-0650.
Aug. 27- Complimentary  Commonwealth Club House Party with Chairman Rob Gleason,     5:30- 8 pm, Home of Attorney Mike Cibik and .,Monika Czapla, 334 Front St. RSVP  Margot Crouch, 717-234-4901, Ext 133.
Aug. 28- Sandbox recording artist Giana Lynn will kick off  final night of Tacony Civic Association’s Summer Concert Series at 7 pm at Disston Rec Center, Disston and Glenloch. Bring your chairs.
Sep. 1 – AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade & Penn’s Landing Picnic, starting from Delaware & Reed Sts. Led by Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding.
Sep. 3- FOP Lodge #5 President John J. McNesby hosts cocktail reception in support of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf, 6 to 9 pm at Lodge’s Hall, 11630 Caroline Rd. RSVP to Ciancarlo Stefanoni at 267-761-9545 or at Giancarlo@WolfforPA.com.
Sep. 3-  Historical Marker Dedication for Commodore John Barry at Delaware Ave. & Dock St., 10:30 a.m. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008.
Sep. 5-  “Irish Boxing” features 10 USA Boxing-sanctioned bouts pitting Philly vs. Northern Belfast at Cannstatter Turnfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., starting 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at door. For additional info, tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.
Sep. 5-7-        5th annual Philadelphia Honey Festival hosted by Beekeeper’s Guild at Wagner Free Institute, Wyck Historic House and Bartram’s Garden.  Free Family fun. For info call 215-652-6020.
Sep. 6-  State Sen. Anthony Williams holds Summer of Peace Event at Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old-school games, free food.
Sep. 6-  Annie Havey Hosts Flea Market on parking lot of V&S Elmwood Lanes, 7235 Elmwood Ave., starting 7 a.m.
Sep.,8-         FOP Lodge 5 President John J. McNesby hosts cocktail reception for Tom Wolf, 6    to 9 p.m., 11630 Caroline Rds. RSVP to Giancarlo Stefanoni  at Giancarlo@wolfforpa.com or call 267-761-9545.  $500 and up.
Sep. 10-      Philadelphia Republican Monthly Happy Hour Party at Paddy Whacks,
2nd Floor Upstairs, 150 South Street, 6 PM—9 PM. Complimentary Light Buffet.

Sep. 12-13- PA Democratic State Committee  meeting at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th street. Starting 2:30 on Friday followed by sessions, meetings, and annual  Jefferson Jackson Dinner.  General Meetings on Saturday. For info and tickets call Peggy Grove at 717-920-8470.

Sep. 13-       Citizens for Sheriff Jewel Williams invites you to his 2014 Birthday Bash  at Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 17th and Vine,, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. For more details call 267-702-0450.
Sep.  13-          56th Ward in conjunction with the 35th, 41st, 53rd, and 55th Wards will host its Candidates & PACS minimum $100.00.  Make checks payable to “Friends of 56th Ward” mail to 7720 Castor Avenue, 2nd Floor,  Philadelphia, PA  19152.

Sep. 14-  Historical Marker Dedication for Mathew Carey at 324 Market St., 9:30 a.m. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008.
Sep. 18-  Mt. Airy Street Fare on Germantown Ave. between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Aves., starting 6 p.m.
Sep. 18-   Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA CEO and President, guest speaker at  monthly GOP Breakfast Series, 7:15 am at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th St. Event free. Light breakfast. For info call Denise Furey7 at 23`15-387-5641
Sep. 19-  Al Stewart hosts 11th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10. Sponsored by V. Tutie Edwards. For info (215) 228-3134.
Sep. 19—         Senator Mike Stack hosts Senior Expo at National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Businesses, Health and Government agencies  on hand to provide seniors with information. Refreshments provided.
Sep. 26- Kevin Pasquay celebrates 30 years as 45th Ward Leader at United Republican Club, 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $50.
Oct. 2-  Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Guest of Honor at Diversified Community Services  fundraising cocktail reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m. , Univ. of the Arts, 320 S. Broad Street. Tickets $85. Includes cocktails and lite fare. For info. Call 215-336-5505, Ext 114.
Oct.  19-       Candidates from NE Phila., MontCo and Bucks County invited to Annual Candidates  Breakfast at Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road 10 am. Candidates need to contact Dr. Ruth Horwitz at drrkh60@earthlink.net.   Event sponsored by CSS Men’s Club and Empty Nesters.
Oct. 30-Swearing in of Judge Abbe Fletman, 4 pm, City Hall Court room 653.

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