Updated Sept. 11th

Sep. 12-13- Pa. Democratic State Committee meeting at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., starting 2:30 p.m. Friday followed by sessions, meetings, and annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. General Meetings on Saturday. For info and tickets Peggy Grove (717) 920-8470.
Sep. 13- Phila. Socialism Conference at Ch. Of the Advocate, 1801 Diamond St., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For info wwphila@gmail.com or (610) 931-2615.
Sep. 13- Citizens for Sheriff Jewell Williams invites you to his 2014 Birthday Bash at Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 17th & Vine Sts., 8-11:30 p.m. For info (267) 702-0450.
Sep. 13- 56th Ward in conjunction with the 35th, 41st, 53rd, and 55th Wards will host annual picnic at Burholme Pk., Cottman & Central Aves. Candidates & PACS minimum $100. Make checks payable to “Friends of 56th Ward”, mail to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152.
Sep. 13- Goodwill Tabernacle Baptist Church 2nd Annual Community Day, at 5625 Haverford Ave., 12-4 p.m.
Sep. 13- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Resource Brunch for ward leaders, committee persons and block captains at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sep. 13- Peace March/Rally at Hartranft Plg., 8th & Cumberland Sts., 2-7 p.m. Attending will be State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, State Rep. Curtis Thomas and host of others.
Sep. 13- Asian American Association of Business Owners & Professionals host Musical Dance Night, 6 p.m., Maple Point MS, 2250 Langhorne-Yardley Rd., Langhorne, Pa. For info (215) 681-8679.
Sep. 14- Historical Marker Dedication for Mathew Carey at 324 Market St., 9:30 a.m. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008.
Sep. 14- Black & White Affair at Crab Tavern, 201 N. MacDade Blvd., Darby, Pa., 2 p.m. Tickets $10. Call Donald Townes (267) 577-5776.
Sep. 16- American Legion Henry Hill Post 385 presents seminar by Robert Esposito, Esq., on ”Why Everyone Should Have A Will And A Living Will” at United Health Care Community Ctr., 1900 S. Broad St., Broad & Mifflin, 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served, hosted by Post Commander Billy Denny and Chairman Amin Halliday.

Sep. 17- Wine & Cheese Fundraiser for S. Phila. Business Ass’n’s Scholarship Fund at Olivieri Jewelers, Broad St. between Porter and Shunk Sts., 5-9 p.m. $20. Gift raffle included. For info call Secretary Gaeton Tavella (215) 336-1108.
Sep. 18- Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA CEO and President, is guest speaker for monthly GOP Breakfast Series at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 7:15 a.m. Event free. Light breakfast. For info Denise Furey (215) 387-5641.
Sep. 18- Portrait Unveiling of Hon. Pamela Pryor Dembe, president judge emeritus, at City Ha. Courtrm. 653, 4:30 p.m. Reception follows Rm. 201 City Hall.
Sep. 18- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., hosts Emerging Leaders Reception at Vango Lounge & SkyBar, 116 S. 18th St., 5:30 p.m.
Sep. 18- Fundraiser for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Café Michelangelo, 11901 Bustleton Ave., 6-8 p.m. Gold Sponsor: $1,000, Silver Sponsor: $500, Tickets: $50. Checks payable to: “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr.” and mailed to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. RSVP Dan (732)670-3299.
Sep. 18- Mt. Airy Street Fare on Germantown Ave. between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Aves., starting 6 p.m.
Sep. 18- GOP fundraiser for Bill Pounds at Kildare’s in Manayunk, 4417 Main St., 6-9 p.m. $50 per person, couples $85. Open bar and light appetizers. Make checks payable at door to Friends of Bill Pounds.
Sep. 18- LaSalle Univ. presents Disney Inst.’s approach to quality service, stressing attention to detail makes difference, at Union League, 140 S. Broad St. For fees and other info Blair Saba (215) 991-3575.
Sep. 18- City of Hope Tri-State Labor & Management Council Award Reception at Tendenza, 969 N. 2nd St., 6 p.m. RSVP $250 per person, open bar and dinner and VIP valet service. Honoring Ron Donatucci, Keith Holmes and Larry Pitt, Esq. For info (800) 344-8169 or (215) 985-0869.
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- State Sen. Mike Stack hosts Senior Expo at National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Businesses, health and government agencies on hand to provide seniors with information. Refreshments provided.
Sep. 20-21- Egyptian Festival hosted by St. George Coptic Orthodox Ch., 411 Dekalb St., Norristown. Pa. For info (610) 279-9797.
Sep. 20- Phila. Horticultural Soc. Fall Festival at Navy Yard, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Family-friendly event on parade grounds on Broad St.
Sep. 25- Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and United Way of Greater Phila. and Southern N.J., hosts Shared Prosperity Roundtable at United Way Bldg., 1709 Ben Franklin Pkwy., focusing on challenges facing ex-offenders in Phila. and strategies for removing barriers to opportunity, 9-11 a.m.
Sep. 25- Dee Adcock For Congress hosts Fundraiser at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food, beer, wine and soda. Tickets $35.
Sep. 25- Megan Rath is hosted Fundraiser for Congress at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50/$100/$250/$1,000. Checks payable to “Megan for Congress”.
Sep. 25- 10th, 22nd & 50th Ward GOP hosts Fundraiser for Robin Gilchrist for State Senate at Commodore Barry Cl., 6815 Emlen St., 6-9 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets $50.
Sep. 26- Insulators Local 14 holds Mesothelioma Fund Golf Tournament at Philmont C.C., 301 Tomlinson Rd., Huntingdon Valley, Pa., 10 a.m. Registration, 11 a.m. Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Scramble, 6 p.m. Cocktails, 7 p.m. Dinner. Golfers $225, Hole Sponsors $300, Flag Sponsors $500. For info (215) 289-4303, ext. 3.
Sep. 26- Kevin Pasquay celebrates 30 years as 45th Ward Leader at United Republican Club, 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $50. For info: 215-739-7475.
Sep. 26- Marian Tasco hosts Great “Party For The People!” at H & H Banquet Hall, 2036 Haines St. at Limekiln Pk., 8 p.m. BYOB. Tickets $35 in advance. For info deanbrown333@verizon.net or (215) 437-4294 ext. 209.
Sep. 27- 2-Stock Music Fest at EOM Cl., Front & Moore Sts, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sep. 27- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Senior Information Day at Christian Stronghold Ch., 4701 Lancaster Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Affordable Care Act, Housing, Disability, Safety, Funerals discussed.
Sep. 28- Vendemmia Festival of winemakers at Stephen Girard Pk., 2-7 p.m. For info and tickets (215) 551-3859,
Sep. 28- Join Councilman Jim Kenney at Independence Beer Garden, 100 S. Independence Mall W., 3 p.m. and watch 49ers vs. Eagles. Food, beverages, parking included. Tickets $50. RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.
Sep. 28- Democratic 65th Ward Pre-Election Gala at Three Monkeys Café, 9645 James St., 4-8 p.m. Tickets $30 per person. Watch Eagles on Giant screens. Checks or money orders payable to Friends of 65th Ward, mail to John Donohue, 9215 Hegerman St., Phila., PA 19114. For info John Donohue (267) 334- 3775. Tickets also at door.
Sep. 30- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts “State of the N.W. Community Mtg.” at 1st Presbyterian Ch., 35 W. Chelten Ave., 6-8 p.m.
Sep. 30- Dr. Robert Cavoto, Jr., hosts reception for Senator Mike Stack at Cuba Libre Restaurant, 10 S. Second St. Tickets $50. Sponsors $500 and $1,000. 6 to 8 pm. For info RSVP Lindsey at 267-275-2120.
Oct. 2- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson is Guest of Honor for Diversified Community Services Fundraising Cocktail Reception at Univ. of the Arts, 320 S. Broad St., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $85. Includes cocktails and light fare. For info (215) 336-5505, ext. 114.
Oct. 3- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Public Policy Hearing on Workforce Development Best Practices at Lutheran Theological Sem., Benbow Ha., Brossman Ctr., 7301 Germantown Ave., 9-10:30 a.m.

Oct. 6- Phila. Black Republican Council hosts Reception for congressional candidates Gharry Cobb and Armond James at Commodore Barry Cl., 6815 Emlen St., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-Reception & Photo-Op, 6-7:30 p.m. Main Reception. $600 per person or couple for all, $300 for group photo-op & main, $150 per person for main. Checks payable to PBRC. For info (215) 545-2244.
Oct. 9- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Resumé Writing Workshop at Coleman N.W. Regional Lib., 678 W. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m. Call (215) 849-6592 to register.
Oct. 12- Community Legal Serv. sponsors Justice for All 5k Race at 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Fairmount Pk. W., 8:30 a.m. Individual, team & law-school competitions. For info (215) 981-3731 or cbrown@clsphila.org.
Oct., 16—Join Sen. Mike Stack, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor, at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets $100. For info Lindsey at 267-275-2120.Last event in Philadelphia.
Oct. 17- Pat Parkinson hosts 57th Ward Oktoberfest Beef & Beer at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 pm.
Oct. 19- Candidates from N.E. Phila., Montgomery and Bucks Cos. are invited to Candidates Breakfast at Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Rd., 10 a.m. Candidates need to contact Dr. Ruth Horwitz at drrkh60@earthlink.net. Event sponsored by CSS Men’s Club and Empty Nesters.
Oct. 23- 66A Democratic Ward Leader Shawn Dillon hosts Pre-Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. Checks payable to Friends of the 66A Ward.
Oct. 23- 64th Ward GOP hosts Fall Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3508 Cottman Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30.
Oct. 30- Swearing in of Judge Abbe Fletman at City Hall Courtrm. 653, 4 p.m.

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