Updated Mar. 12th

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., 12th & Arch Sts., Reception 11:30 a.m., Luncheon 12:30 p.m. For info Alexis Dowhie Moyer (484) 685-5847.
Mar. 12- Fundraiser for Nelson Diaz at Bazemore Gallery, 4339 Main St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (215) 482-1119.
Mar. 12- Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party at McFadden’s Ballpark, 1 Cit. Bank Way, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50 and up. Mail contributions to Kenney 2015 at PO Box 60065, Phila., PA 19102.
Mar. 12- Fundraiser honors Councilman Ed Neilson with special guests Congressman Brendan Boyle and Council President Darrell Clarke at Palm Restaurant, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $500 up. RSVP Nick or Donna (267) 608-1606 or donna or nick@edneilson.com.
Mar. 12- State Sen. Anthony Williams and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell host Candlelight Vigil for Officer Robert Wilson III at basketball court, 61st & Baltimore Ave., 7 p.m.
Mar. 13- Phila. Branch hosts NAACP Fish & Chicken Fry at Champagne’s, 31 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $15.
Mar. 13- Martina White for State Rep hosts Fundraiser at P&P Caterers, 2980 Southampton Rd., 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Mar. 13- 57th Ward Democrats host St. Patrick’s Day Beef & Beer, 7-11 p.m. at Paddy Whack’s, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100. No corporate checks, checks made payable to “Friends of the 57th Ward”. For info (267) 334-1250.

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- Bishop Leonard C. Goins and Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity host 15th anniversary Fellowship Dinner at Chestnut Hill Church of God in Christ, 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 or Bishop Goins at 215-738-9739,
Mar. 14- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts 58th 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. (15th St. entrance), Su. 200, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $25, $50, $100. For info (267) 352-4350.
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- Republican Party of Phila. hosts Fundraiser for Martina White at RPP, 3525 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. House Majority Backers $50, Sponsors $100, Champions $500,Winners $1,000. For info (215) 545-2244 or jct.uta@att.net.
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 & 2nd 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. 20- Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis and Partners gather for Groundbreaking Ceremony at Vernon Pk., 2 p.m., 5710 Germantown Ave.
Mar. 20- 43rd Ward Democrats host Beef & Beer Fundraiser at 3401-03 N. 10th St., 6 p.m. Candidates $100, Others $30. For info Emilio Vázquez (267) 279-1569.
Mar. 21- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey & Councilwoman Cindy Bass host March Madness Children’s Nutrition & Wellness Day at Treasures, 5549 Germantown Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Health info for children 5-10. Bounce, slide, facepainting, balloon arts. For info (215) 849-6592.
Mar. 21- Salsa Night with Nelson Diaz at Tierra Colombiana, Marshall St., 4-7 p.m. Live salsa music from Orquesta Lucena and food to prepare for May 19 primary. Tickets are give what you can, suggested contribution $50 online or at door. RSVP (570) 574-9817 or email jana@nelsondiazformayor.com.
Mar. 24- Dr. Rob Cavoto hosts fundraiser for Jim Kenney for Mayor at Cuba Libre, 5:30-7 pm. RSVP Rob (302) 743-6285. Donation $250 and up.
Mar. 24- Special election in 170th Legislative Dist.
Mar. 26- Al Schmidt hosts Fundraiser at North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP and get free t-shirt. Contributions $100.
Mar. 26- Networking Mixer hosted by Universal Muslim Business Association, 6 to 8 pm, Masjidullah Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Members Fee, non-registered guest $15
Mar. 27- Birthday Fundraiser hosted for Sharif Street at Let Out Banquet Ha., 1621 Cecil B. Moore Ave., VIP Reception 6 p.m., Party 7:30 p.m. Young Friends $50, Friends $100, Long-Time Friends $500, BFFs $2,500.
Mar. 28- Republican City Committee hosts Council Debate at German Soc. Of Penna., 611 Spring Garden Street, 9 a.m. – 12 m.
Mar. 29- 53rd & 35th 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: 1st 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. 6th St. For tickets yip.ticketleap.com.
Apr. 3- 38th Ward Spring Fling Beef & Beer at Franklin’s Pub, 3521 Bowman St., 6:30-9 p.m. Donation $20, Sponsor $250, Friend $100.
Apr. 3- Mike Tomlinson invites all to Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Fundraiser, 7 to 11 pm, at FOP Hall, 11630 Caroline Rd. Ticket $30. Includes food, beer, win, music. Call Mike at 267-671-8323
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. 6- 15th Annual Barbershop Talk Human Family Day Press Conference at City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Rm. 202, 12:30-2 p.m. RSVP by Apr. 1 (215) 879-9935.
Apr. 9- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Expungement Informational Clinic at Triumph Baptist Ch., Germantown & Hunting Park Aves. 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 685-9182.
Apr. 9- The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ), Community College of Philadelphia and the College’s Faculty and Staff Federation present Moving Philadelphia Forward Mayoral Candidates’ Forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bonnell Auditorium on the Main Campus.
Apr. 10- CCP Pres. Dr. Donald Guy Generals and CCP Foundation Pres. Arlene Yocum host Pathways Magazine Breakfast featuring Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer, Ctr. for Business & Industry, Rm. C2-5, 8 a.m. www.ccp.edu/pathwaysRSVP.
Apr. 15- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Bernadette Wyche host 24th & 46th Ward Mtg. at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6 p.m.
Apr. 16- Kenny Gamble, Victor Keen & Joe Kluger host Fundraiser for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Bethany Mission Gallery, 237 S. 18th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Light fare, beverages & music. Sierra Sponsors $1,000, Valencia Sponsors $500, Amaro Sponsors $250, General Admission $50. For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or lperryconsulting@gmail.com.
Apr. 18- State Rep. James R. Roebuck offers free document shredding at 4712 Baltimore Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to protect yourself from identity theft.
Apr. 18- Donald “Ducky” Birts’ Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. For info David D. Birts (215) 605-7102.
Apr. 23- Beech Cos. mark 25 years at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m. Individual ticket $125, Corporate ticket $250. For info www.beechinterplex.com or (215) 843-2027.
Apr. 30- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Spring in Philadelphia Fundraiser at Colonial Dames, 1630 Latimer St., 5:30 p.m. Benefactors $1,000, Patrons $500, Sponsors $250. For info (215) 545-2244 or jct.uta@att.net.
May 1- Nat’l Shrine of St. Rita Peace Award to Fr. Douglas McKay at Popi’s Restaurant, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6-course meal and wine $65. For info (215) 546-8333.
May 9- Columbus Sq. holds Reunion at the Square (Rain Date May 16). Open House 10:00-11:30 a.m., Family Festivities 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For info Karen Dougherty (215) 755-0372.
May 12- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Bernadette Wyche host 24th & 46th 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. 54th 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.
May 28- 1st Police Dist. Advisory Council hosts Banquet at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $30. For info Russell Shoemaker (267) 597-7154 or Officer Bryson (215) 686-3017.

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