Updated Aug. 14th

Aug. 14- Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Community Picnic for all in her district at Burholme Park, 7342 Central Av., from 10 am to 2 pm. She will be giving youngsters back packs. For more info call 215-291-4653. Free refreshments, child finger printing.
Aug. 18- Cocktail Reception for Councilman Mark Squilla at Tango Restaurant Karaoke Lounge, 1018 Arch St., 2nd fl., private reception 5-6 p.m., general reception 7-8 p.m. Underwriters $2,900, Sponsors $2,500, Supporters $1,000, general admission $100. Checks payable to Squilla for Council, P.O. Box 37332, Phila., PA 19148.
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. 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.
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. 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 Annual Picnic, 1:00 pm, Burholme Park, Cottman and Central Avenues. $35.00 per person, 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.

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