Updated Oct. 23rd

Oct. 23- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood invites all to Town Hall Mtg. at Triumph Baptist Ch., 1648 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-8 p.m. With State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Councilwoman Cindy Bass. Bring 2 neighbors and a friend if you can.
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- Joe DeFelice’s 64th Ward GOP hosts Fall Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3508 Cottman Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30. Open bar, food and fun.
Oct. 23- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson celebrates Birthday at Warwick Hotel, Grand Ballrm., 220 S. 17th St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $50 Activists, $100 Young Professionals, $250 Friends, $500 Supporters, $1,000 Sponsors, $5,000 PAC Sponsors. Checks payable to Citizens for Kenyatta Johnson. For info wanda@citizensforkenyattajohnson.com.
Oct. 24- State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts Private Sector Job Fair at Columbia YMCA North, 1400 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 24- Vietnam Veterans Chapter 266 hosts Candlelight Vigil at Front & Spruce Sts., 6:30 p.m.
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. 25- State Reps. Dwight Evans and Stephen Kinsey with Councilwoman Marian Tasco present N.W. House Party (housing & job fair) at W. Oak La. Charter Sch., 7115 Stenton Ave., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www.29thwardsgop.org
Oct. 26- Fundraiser for State Rep. Pam DeLissio at Maria’s Ristorante, 8100 Ridge Ave., 1-3 p.m. For info (215) 808-9167.
Oct. 26- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Reelection Campaign Kickoff at McFadden’s, 1 Citizens Bank Way, 4 p.m. Sponsor levels: Field Goal $1,000, Touchdown $2,000, Tickets $50. RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.
Oct. 27- Fundraiser for Terry Gillen for Mayor at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St. Suggested donation $125. For info (267) 457-3720.
Oct. 28- Republican City Committee hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 29-Attorney George Twardy hosts State Rep. John Taylor at Yakitori Boy Restaurant, 211 N. 11th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info Joe DeFelice (215) 756-4158.
Oct. 29- Matt Myers hosts Democratic 39B Ward Fundraiser at EOM Cl., 144 Moore St., 5:30-9:30 p.m. For info Matt (215) 467-4643.
Oct. 29- LGBT community honors Lt. Gov. candidate Mike Stack at Rosewood, 1302 Walnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 29- Univ. City Republican Committee hosts Fall Reception at 4256 Regent Sq., 7 p.m. Donation $40, VIP $75. For info Matt Wolfe matthew@wolfe.org.
Oct. 30- Swearing in of Judge Abbe Fletman at City Hall, Courtrm. 653, 4 p.m.
Oct. 30- Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Fundraiser & Award Banquet at Univ. City Sheraton Hotel, 3549 Chestnut St., 5:30 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. dinner, speakers and awards. For info (215) 790-3660.
Oct. 30- State Rep. Cherelle Parker hosts fundraiser honoring Hon. Ed Rendell and Council Pres. Darrell L. Clarke at Union Lg., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250 up. Checks to Friends of Cherelle Parker, PO Box 27647, Phila., PA 19118 or (267) 415-6019.
Oct. 30- Timothy Geithner addresses Livengrin Foundation Gala for first responders’ addiction treatment at Northampton Valley C.C., 299 Newtown Richboro Rd. Tickets $175, couples $300, VIPs $1,000. For info Scott Blacker (215) 638-5200 x 207.
Oct. 31- Jimmy Moore hosts Halloween Party for Children at Ch. of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond Sts., 4-7 p.m. Tickets $2. For info (215) 605-9063.
Oct. 31- 13th Ward Democrats host Chicken & Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.
Nov. 1— Election Board Training Seminar make-up date at Delaware Ave. & Spring Garden St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and at Aspira, 6301 N. 2nd St., and Sunday, Nov. 2, at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad St., same time.
Nov. 4- Election Day all day, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Nov. 6- Swearing-in Ceremony for Judge Vincent Melchiorre at City Ha. Ctrm. 653, 4 p.m.
Nov. 13- State Rep. Ron Waters hosts Job/Career Fair at Kipp Charter Sch., 59th & Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring resumés and dress for success. For info (215) 748-6712.
Nov. 15- Shoe Collection drive at Chalmers Pk., 2800 N. 29th St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Welcoming new, used, unwanted, outgrown shoes and footwear.
Nov. 18- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Hall Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 9 a.m.
Nov. 24- 32nd Ward Democratic Exec. Committee hosts Coat Drive & Raffle at Mander Rec Ctr., 33rd & Diamond Sts., 4-7 p.m. Bring new or gently used coats. Drawing will be held at event. For info Gail Gayle (215) 235-6001.
Nov. 29- Bok & S. Phila. HS Classes of ’74 celebrate 40th Reunion at Anthony’s Catering, IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson St., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $55. No tickets at door. Limited number available. For info Eddie Everett (302) 561-1434.
Dec. 9- United Republican Cl. Hosts 134th Anniversary & Awards Ceremony at SugarHouse Casino, 6 p.m. Tickets $125.

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