Updated Oct. 9th

Oct. 9-             State Rep. Mark Cohen is hosted Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 4010 Robbins Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosts $2,500, VIPs $1,000, Sponsors $500, Friends $250, Guests $50. RSVP markcohenphilly@comcast.net or (215) 375-4307.

Oct. 9-             59^th Ward Democrats host Dine with 59 at Treasures, 5547 Germantown Ave., 5:30-9 p.m. Music, food & fun. BYOB. Tickets $20. For info (267) 408-8942 or maqm197@yahoo.com.

Oct. 9-             Harvey Spear & Seth Williams host Reception for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2^nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Tickets $100. RSVP Dan (732) 670-3299.

Oct. 9-             10^th, 22^nd & 50^th 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. 800-215-4337, Ext. 1100.

Oct. 9-             Councilwomen Cindy Bass and Blondell Reynolds Brown host Community Town Mtg. at Venango Ho., 2104 W. Venango St., 6-8 p.m. RSVP (215) 686-3424.

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-           Salute Columbus, Italian Market daylong celebration starts 10 a.m. Ideal for statewide candidates to canvass.

Oct. 11-           37th Ward Democrats host Meet Us on the Square vote rally at Fotteral Sq., between 11th and 12th Streets and York and Cumberland Sts., 12-4 p.m. Fun, food, dancing.

Oct. 11-           National Latino AIDS Awareness Day at Fairhill Sq. Pk., 4^th & 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. 12-           Lorri Bednarek hosts 64^th 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 64^th Dem. Ex. Committee, 7708 Hartel Av., Phila., PA 19152. No corporate checks.

Oct. 14-           Republican Party of Phila. presents “Red State of Mind” monthly breakfast speaker series with Dr. William R. Hite, Jr., Supt. School Dist., at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th St., doors open 7:15 a.m., program starts 7:45 a.m. Light breakfast, free. Reservation required, call Denise Furey (215) 387-5641.

Oct. 15-           30th Ward Democrats host Countdown Fundraiser at Ten Stone, 21^st & South Sts., 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 for candidates, $5 for friends and neighbors. Tickets at door.

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-           S.W. Phila. Dist. Serv. hosts Candidates Night at Myers Rec Ctr., 50^th & Kingsessing Ave., 6-9 p.m. Free dinner.

Oct. 17-           Pat Parkinson hosts 57^th Ward Oktoberfest Beef & Beer at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 pm.

Oct. 18-           Democratic 32^nd Ward hosts Community Benefit Fish Fry at Ch. Of the Advocate, 18^th & Diamond Sts., 1-6 p.m. Raising funds for needy Thanksgiving Dinners. Tickets $10. For info (215) 605-9063.

Oct. 18-           10^th 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. 18-           FOP President John McNesby Retirement Party at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-11 p.m. $40, tickets available at door.. For info (215) 629-3631.

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. 20-           Democratic Campaign Committee hosts Autumn Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., 13012 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30. Tickets $150. RSVP (215) 241-7804 by Oct. 13.

Oct. 20-           GOP Republican Ward Leaders host Fundraiser for Mike Tomlinson and Bill Pounds at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 6-8 p.m. $30 ticket, but $25 for YR/CR. Tickets held at door. For info (267) 496-5655.

Oct. 22-           Mike Cibik hosts Republican 5^th Ward Patriot’s Party & Fundraiser at Downey’s, Front & South Sts., 6-8 p.m. Open wine & beer bar, buffet. Free parking on streets. 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-           64^th Ward GOP hosts Fall Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3508 Cottman Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30.

Oct. 24-           Vietnam Veterans Chapter 266 hosts Candlelight Vigil at Front & Spruce Sts., 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 24-           GOP 26^th 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-           United Republican Club, First annual Halloween Party at 3156 Frankford Ave., 4-7 p.m. Games, hot and cold buffet, cash bar. Tickets $35. At door $40. Kids free. Best costume prizes adults and kids. RSVP www.29thwardsgop.org.

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.

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. 28-           Republican City Committee hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 8 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. 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. 31-           Democratic 32^nd Ward hosts Halloween Party for Children at Ch. of the Advocate, 18^th & 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, 21^st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.

Nov. 4-            Election Day all day, 7a.m.-8 p.m.

Nov. 6-            Swearing 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.

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