Updated Set. 25th

Sep. 25- Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and United Way of Greater Phila. & Southern N.J. host 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- State Rep. Ron Waters sponsors Job/Career Fair at Kipp Charter Sch., 5900 Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.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. 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 Ha., 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- St. Thomas Aquinas Ch. holds Multicultural Health Fair at 17th & Morris, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Chance to donate blood to Red Cross.
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. 27- Phila. International Action Ctr. hosts Giant Rummage Sale at Calvary Ch., 48th & Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For info (610) 352-3053.
Sep. 27- Comedy Night at the Knights benefits Mike Driscoll, at Regina Coeli Knights of Columbus Ha., 9617 James St., 7 p.m. Featuring Joe Conklin. Tickets $50. Tables of 10 available. For info Terry Devlin (215) 439-4619, Joe Fox (215) 429-0193 or Friends of Mike Driscoll (215) 817-1670.
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 State Sen. Mike Stack at Cuba Libre Restaurant, 10 S. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $50, Sponsors $500 and $1,000. For info RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.
Sep. 30- Jewish Voice for Peace – Phila. hosts screening of Palestinian filmmaker Norma Marcos’ documentary Fragments of a Lost Palestine at Leeway Fdn., 1315 Walnut St., Su. 832, 6:30-8:30 p.m. includes Q & A.
Sep. 30- Registration deadline for Philly’s top musical talent to register for www.PHLLIVE.org
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. 2- Enterprise Center hosts Passing the Torch Awards at 4548 Market St., 5:30-8 p.m., celebrating next generation of minority entrepreneurs
Oct. 2- Greg Paulmier hosts 12th Ward Fall Fundraiser at LaRose Jazz Club, 5531 Germantown Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $10, Candidates $20. Includes live entertainment and full dinner. For info Glendora Byrd (215) 850-6988.
Oct. 3- GNPCC welcomes Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley, Republican candidate for reelection, to breakfast at Wesley Ha., 8401 E. Roosevelt Blvd. in rear, registration and networking 8:15 a.m., breakfast 8:30 a.m. Tickets $10. Please call in advance. Payments of cash or checks only accepted at door. (215) 332-3400.
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. 4- Benefit for A Friend Lil’ Jack Smith Family Fun Day With Cow Chip Bingo at Pelbano Plg., Solly & Bustleton Aves., 12-5 p.m. Food, music, fun for kids. Take chance on potential $10,000 prize. Donation $20 ticket. Need not be present to win. For tickets Lisa Deeley (215) 603-2414.
Oct. 5- St. Nicholas of Tolentine Ch. Italian Festival & Procession of Saints at 1700 block of 9th St., 12-9 p.m. Bobby Rydell special guest. Live music, dancing and listening. Free parking at Neumann-Goretti HS lot at 10th & Moore Sts. For info (215) 463-1326.
Oct. 5- One Night At Dante’s, fictionalized account of true events in Philly night club murder scene premiers at Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown, Pa., doors open at 12:15 p.m., show at 1 p.m. Motion picture filmed entirely at United Republican Cl. For info (215) 739-7475.
Oct. 6- St. Patrick’s Parade Golf Outing at 1230 Paxon Holly G.C., Broomall, Pa. For info. Mike Callahan, 21`5-983-7224.
Oct. 6- Phila. Black Republican Council hosts Reception for congressional candidates Garry 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. 6- Congressman and Party Chairman Bob Brady and National Democratic Coordinating Council hold Get-Out-Vote Strategy Mtg. at Democratic City Committee HQ, 219 Spring Garden St., 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 8- Republican Candidates Night for all Candidates at Downey’s Pub, Front and South. Free Parking Wednesday Nights after 5 pm. Event starts at 6 to 9 pm. Cash Bar. For info call David Lynn, 215-821-1156.
Oct. 8- Retirement event and fundraiser for Joseph Dougherty, Sr., former head of Ironworkers Local 401, at DC 21 Union Ha., 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-8 pm For info Joe Dougherty, Jr. (267) 250-1375.
Oct. 9- 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.
Oct. 10- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec, Cedar & Cambria Sts., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Senior info, health treatments and other information.
Oct. 11- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day at Fairhill Sq. Pk., 4th & Lehigh Ave., 12:30-5 p.m. For info Zahira Soto (215) 763-8870, ext. 7125.
Oct. 11- Shrimp Night at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Food and beer. Open until 2 a.m. Price $30. For info (215) 739-7475.
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.
Oct. 12- Lorri Bednarek hosts 64th Democratic Ward Eagles Pre Game Party at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 5-9 p.m. Individuals $50, PACs and candidates $250. For info Shawn Murphy (267) 240-4691 or Marty Bednarek (215) 990-5050. Mail checks payable to 64th Dem. Ex. Committee, 7708 Hartel Av., Phila., PA 19152. No corporate checks.
Oct. 16- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo of at Community Acad. of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 16- Join State Sen. Mike Stack, Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov., at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100. For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120.Last event in Phila.
Oct. 17- Pat Parkinson hosts 57th Ward Oktoberfest Beef & Beer at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 pm.
Oct. 18- 10th Ward hosts Fall Festival/October Fest Bowling Party at Thunderbird Lanes, 1130 York Rd., Willow Grove, Pa., 2-5 p.m. Music, food, shoes & bowling. For info Archie Everett (267) 978-4085 or Kimberly West (267) 978-4085.
Oct. 18- DeMolay Consistory No.1 honors SGIG Roland K. Lee Sr. and Donald “Ducky” Birts at Achievement Award Banquet at Romano’s Catering, 1523 Wingohocking St., 6:30-10:30 p.m. For info Isaac Goldman (610) 842-4143.
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. 22- Mike Cibik hosts Republican 5th Ward Patriot’s Party & Fundraiser at Downey’s, Front & South Sts., 6-8 p.m. Open wine & beer bar, buffet. Tickets $30; if paid in advance before Oct 8, guests $25. RSVP mcibik@GOP5thward.com or (215) 735-1060.
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. 24- GOP 26th Ward hosts Fabulous Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Water St. & Snyder Ave., 7 p.m. Plenty of free parking under I-95. For info (215) 468-2300.
Oct. 28- Republican City Committee hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 8 p.m.
Oct. 30- Swearing in of Judge Abbe Fletman at City Hall Courtrm. 653, 4 p.m.
Nov. 4- Election Day all day, 7a.m.-8 p.m.

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