Updated Feb. 26th

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-          Friends of State Rep. Jim Roebuck host Birthday Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Roebuck was named Phila. Life Magazine’s Legislator of the Year for 2013. Jazz group and soul food! (610) 329-6826.

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-          N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl. hosts Petition Party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 N. Delaware Ave., 7-10 p.m. Hosts 1,000, Sponsors $500, tickets $100. Checks payable to “N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl.” For info Stacey Anderson (267) 973-5067.Stacey Anderson: 267-973-5067Stacey Anderson: 267-973-5067

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 S. Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 28-          Elmwood Ice Skating party from 4:30-7 p.m. open skate hosted by Dem. 60^th Ward Leader Greg Spearman and judge hopeful Kai Scott.

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. 2-           Pamela Freyd hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at 1900 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Unit 2A, 6-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $100. RSVP (215) 678-0592 or info@vote-singer.com.

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-           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. Tickets $50, open bar and International  buffet. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

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-           8^th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100. For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5-           John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100. RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 447-3140.

Mar. 5-           Democratic 27^th Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at UScience, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43^rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr.

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 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. Upper Rm. Baptist Ch., 7236 Ogontz Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 7-           Ward 40-A Annual Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave. from 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart 267-968-6182.

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. 8-           Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com

Mar. 10-         Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral Forum at Friends Ctr., MLK Rm., 1515 Cherry St., 7 p.m.

Mar. 11-         Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend. Tickets $100. RSVP  ncustodio@thewsgroup.com.

Mar. 11-         FOP Lodge 5 President John J. McNesby hosts Cocktail Reception for Kevin M. Dougherty, Penna. Supreme Ct. candidate, at Fraternal Order of Police, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Co-sponsor Int. Ass. of Fire Fighters Local 22, Joe Schulle, president. RSVP by Mar. 6 Samantha Vivarina (215) 629-3639 or Samantha@FOP5.Org.

Mar. 11-         Democratic 53^rd Ward hosts Candidate meet & Greet at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance, 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Tickets $35.

Mar. 12-         Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken, Pa. Business-leader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. For info (267) 352-4350.

Mar. 12-         March of Dimes gives Transportation, Building & Construction Awards to Register of Wills Ron Donatucci and Steamfitters Local 420 leader Anthony Gallagher at Penna. Convention Ctr., 12^th & Arch Sts., Reception 11:30 a.m., Luncheon 12:30 p.m. For info Alexis Dowhie Moyer (484) 685-5847.

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. 17-         Linda Kerns hosts Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at her office, Academy Ho., 1420 Locust St. (15^th St. entrance), Su. 200, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $25, $50, $100. For info (267) 352-4350.

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-         Young Professionals host Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Mac’s Tavern, 226 Market St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $100, Hosts $250, Yrs $50. (267) 352-4350.

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. 19-         State Rep. Mark Cohen & 2^nd Dist. Police Capt. Thomas McLean hold Town Hall Mtg. at Lawncrest Rec Ctr., 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 7 p.m. For info (215) 342-2167.

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-         Women United for Change host Fundraiser for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Omega Optical at Comcast Ctr., Atrium, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Councilwoman Marian Tasco receives award. Sponsorships: 1^st Lady Michelle Obama $2,500, Hon. Hillary Clinton $1,000, Hon. Madeleine Albright $250, General Admission $100, Students & Seniors $50. For info LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120.

Mar. 31-         United Republican Cl. hosts Republican Party Cigar Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., starting 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 (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. 3-            38^th Ward Spring Fling Beef & Beer at Franklin’s Pub, 3521 Bowman St., 6:30-9 p.m. Donation  $20, Sponsor $250, Friend $100.

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.

May 16-          Pre-Election Day Prayer & Praise Breakfast for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Pinn Mem. Ch., 2257 N. 54^th St., Register 8 a.m., Program 9-11 a.m., Exhibition & Fellowship 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at door, students $25. For info (215) 273-1924.

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