Updated Feb. 19th

Feb. 19-          GOP 5^th, 8^th, 2^nd & 30^th Wards host Petition Signing Party at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 5-8:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. RSVP GOP 5^th Ward Leader Mike Cibik mcibik@gop5thward.com or GOP 8^th Ward Leader Barbara Coxe  barbcoxe@gmail.com.

Feb. 19-          Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown holds Campaign Kickoff at City Tap House, 2 Logan Sq., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food and beverage. Sponsorships: Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500. For info LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120.

Feb. 19-          State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood and 13^th Ward Dem. Executive Committee host Fundraiser and Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549 Germantown Ave., 6-9 p.m. Dinner and live music. Tickets  $25;  candidates, elected officials, union reps $100. For info Cynthia Parker (215) 704-4661 or  C. Carn (267) 269-4608.

Feb. 20-          Petition Signing Party hosted by 2^nd Ward & Citizens Organizing PA’s Security at 2440 Tasker St., 4-8 p.m. All Democratic candidates invited. $100 donation per candidate. Refreshments and drinks. Candidates RSVP. For info Kevin Price (267) 978-4839.

Feb. 20-          Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Announcement & Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549 Germantown Ave., 5-9 p.m. For info (267) 737-8114.

Feb. 20-          Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Friday After Work Petition Signing Party at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 5-8:15 p.m. Free food, drinks & music. Fee for other candidates to circulate petitions: $100. For info (267) 702-0450.

Feb. 20-          33rd Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Beef & Beer. $35 each or 2 for $50. Candidates are welcome to bring their petitions. For info Donna Aument (215) 427-1645.

Feb. 21-          State Sen. Anthony Williams and Alzheimer’s Assoc. host Alzheimer’s Afri Forum at W. Phila. HS, 49^th & Chestnut Sts., 9 a.m.-12 m. Continental breakfast. Free. Registration required. For info Fredricka Waugh (800) 272-3900.

Feb. 21-          State Senator Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families Is Offering Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000. 1168 Easton Road, Abington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 21-          WEVI Women’s Ministry sponsors Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Symposium for women 13 years and older at Holy Temple of Deliverance, 124-128 W. Seymour St. For info (215) 951-9440.

Feb. 21-          Democratic 32^nd Ward Leader Gary Williams hosts Petition Signing Party from at Mander Rec Ctr., 33^rd & Diamond Sts., 12-3 p.m. $25 for candidates. For info Gary Williams (215) 906-9009.

Feb. 22-          Phila. Suns Lion Dance Parade, starting at 10^th & Spring Sts., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Martial-arts performances, firecrackers, Lion Dance. Family fun. Celebrating Chinese New Year.

Feb. 22-          Ella Butcher hosts Black History Month Celebration at Penthouse Banquet Ha., 4948 N. Broad St., 4-8 p.m. Cash bar, food charge. For info Ella Butcher (215) 971-7266.

Feb. 24-          Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts 2105 Chinatown Chinese New Year Banquet at Sang Kee Peking Duck House, 238 N. 9^th St., 6-8:30 p.m. 10-course dinner, live entertainment. Tickets $65 each. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

Feb. 25-          Democratic Ward 39B Committee hosts Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $100. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Feb. 25-          William Hite, superintendent of School District of Philadelphia, off the record at Pen and Pencil Club, 1522 Latimer St., club opens at 6:30 p.m. with dinner available

Feb. 26-          Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 bl. Willow St. Suggested contribution $40.

Feb. 26-          Carol Jenkins for City Commissioner hosts Meet & Greet at 730 Catherine St., 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 26-          PFCU PAC hosts Reception for Christine Hope For Judge at 1600 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship $100-$500, payable to Friends of Christine Hope 2015. For info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154.

Feb. 26-          Alliance of Community Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia. RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 385-7440. Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300. Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC.

Feb. 26-          Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26-          Democratic 56^th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd Fl., Phila., PA  19152.  Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27-          Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9^th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

Feb. 28-          Democratic 36^th Ward hosts Fish Fry at 22nd Street Café, 22nd & Wharton Sts., 4-8 p.m. Tickets $10. Candidates $20. For info Carolyn Ramsey (215) 462-3381.

Feb. 28-          9th Ward Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser at Venetian Cl., 8030 Germantown Ave., 7-10 p.m. Enjoy great homemade Italian food. Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50. Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

Feb. 28-          State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000. Glenside Free Library, 215 South Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 1-            St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m. With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30.

Mar. 4-            Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5-           Republican City Committee hosts Cocktail Party for State Rep candidate Martina White at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. House Majority Backers $50, House Majority Sponsors $100, House Majority Champions $250, House Majority Winners $500.

Mar. 5-           Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. For info John David (267) 259-6657.

Mar. 7-           Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave.,  9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12^th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice. To register. http://step-into-college-2015-march7.eventbrite.com. For info (215) 686-3438.

Mar. 7-           Elaine Tomlin’s 42nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Morning Out at Aspira Olney HS, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., enter at Mascher & Duncannon, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Candidate donation $50. All checks payable to 42^nd Democratic Ward. PO Box 24419. Philadelphia, PA. 19120. RSVP Elaine Tomlin. tomlin@verizon.net.

Mar. 7-                       State Senator Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families Is Offering Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000. Upper Room Baptist Church, 7236 Ogontz Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 8-           65^th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m. Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 334-3775.

Mar. 14-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at LaSalle U., 2 Penn Blvd., enter from Penn Blvd. and park in Lot J, 1-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 14-         Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity host Fellowship Dinner at Chestnut Hill Ch., 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 4 p.m. Keynote speakers Bishop Ernest Morris, civic speaker State Sen. Anthony Williams. Donation $50, tables $500. For info Dorothy Sturgis (215) 991-9830.
Mar. 14-         Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts 58^th Ward St. Patrick’s Party at Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m. Full buffet, open bar, DJ, 50/50, Chinese auction. Candidates invited. For tickets Mike Kates (267) 784-5902 or Mjkdad3@Comcast.net.

Mar. 16-         Mayfair Civic Ass’n hosts Candidates Night at 2990 St. Vincent St., 7 p.m. Primary candidates invited.

Mar. 17-         Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at

The Plough & The Stars Restaurant (2nd St. above Chestnut St.), 7:30 a.m. Music, dancing, songs, poetry, stories with Traditional Irish Breakfast (including scone, brown bread, teas, coffee, juice). Poems, songs, readings. Price $25, $20 Students. Checks payable to The Plough & The Stars. RSVP Alison Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or by email to judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 18-         Caterer Lou Galdo hosts Reception for Jim Kenney for Mayor at premises, 20^th & Moyamensing Ave., 5:30-7: 30 p.m. Suggested contribution levels $2,500, $1,000, $500. RSVP lougaldo@galdocaters.com or (215-852)4822.

Mar. 19-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila., 1939 W. Venango St., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 29-         53^rd & 35^th Wards Republican Committees host Fundraiser at Reale’s, 7233 Frankford Ave., 2-6 p.m. Food, beer, wine, soda, dance & live music by the Blu Dogz with Gary Grisafi. Meet candidates, elected officials, ward leaders and committee people. Tickets $40. For info Gary (215) 533-1230 or Chuckie (215) 722-3459.

Mar. 31-         United Republican Club hosts 2^nd annual Republican Party Cigar Night, starting at 6 p.m.   $95 fee includes cigars, open bar, food, free valet parking, jazz trio, prizes and special guests. For info or to advertise in program book call 215-561-0650.

Apr. 2-            Young Involved Phila. Hosts City Council Candidate Convention at WHYY, 150 N. 6^th St. For tickets yip.ticketleap.com.

Apr. 4-            State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Brown’s ShopRite Community Rm., 3400 Fox St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Apr. 15-          Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Bernadette Wyche host 24^th & 46^th Ward Mtg. at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6 p.m.

Apr. 18-      Donald “Ducky” Birts’ Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 1^st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. For info David D. Birts (215) 605-7102.

May 12-          Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Bernadette Wyche host 24^th & 46^th Ward Mtg. at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6 p.m.

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