updated aug 7

Aug. 10– Former Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts Breakfast honoring Brendan Boyle for Congress 13th Dist. at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut Ave., Wildwood, N.J., 10 a.m.-12 m. Gold $100, Silver $50, Bronze $20. For info (267) 988-6257 or scott.heppard@voteboyle.com.
Aug. 13- Reception for Brendan Boyle for Congress at Kline JCC, Rm. 218, 6-8 p.m. Hosts $250, Friends $100, Supporters $50, Guests $25.
Aug. 16- Councilman Curtis Jones holds Block Captains Boot Camp & 4th Dist. Day Street Festival. Boot Camp at Beeber MS, 59th & Malvern Ave., 12-3 p.m.; Street Festival on Upland Way between 57th & 59th Sts., 12-8 p.m. For info Ajeenah Amir (215) 686-3416.
Aug. 16- Operating Engineers hosts summer gala for members at Keenan’s, N. Wildwood, N.J.
Aug. 16- George Brooks leads Crab & Shrimp Festival in Baltimore Harbor. Tickets $155. Round-trip coach leaves Progress Plaza 1 p.m. and returns 11 p.m. For info (215) 235-2235 or (267) 971-5703.
Aug. 16- State Sen. Anthony Williams holds Beautification Project + Summer Peace event on Cobbs Creek Pkwy. between Catharine and Christian Sts.
Aug. 16- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. hosts 4th Council Dist. Day Festival at Upland Way between 57th and 59th Sts., 12-8 p.m. Performances 3 p.m. Free to all.
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 70-8 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. 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. 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, 3334 Front St. RSVP Margot Crouch, 717-234-4901, Ext 133.
Sep. 1 – AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade & Penn’s Landing Picnic, starting from Delaware & Reed Sts.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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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