Updated Mar. 5

Mar. 5-           Seaman’s Church Inst. honors Holt Family for services to Port of Phila. at Sheet Metal Workers’ Ha., 11:30 a.m. Event chairs Dennis and Gerardine Colgan. For info Ronnie (215) 940-9900, ext. 106.

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 USciences, 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. 5-           Campaign kickoff for Sherman Toppin, Esq., at HQ, 1800 JFK Blvd., Su. 300, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $100 up. For info Gina Mosley, Esq. (215) 564-3600 or Vote@toppinforjudge.com

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. Candidates welcome. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

Mar. 5-           Advance America PAC hosts On One Accord at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 6:30-8 p.m. Special guest Judge Cheryl Lynn Allen. Reserve your space together@anationforward.org

Mar. 6-           State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Teen Voices at N.W. Victim Services, 57 E. Armat St., 2-4 p.m. Meet public officials & local business people. Free lunch & prizes! For info (215) 849-6592.

Mar. 6-           S. Phila. Democratic Club hosts Candidates Meet & Greet & Petition Party at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 7-10 p.m.

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-           N. Phila. Democratic League of Voters hosts Petition Party at 2901 N. 12^th St., 1-4 p.m. For info Mike Abdullah (215) 400-1318.

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

Mar. 7-           Councilman Curtis Jones hosts Night of Boxing Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Omar Sabir at Devine, 6123 Vine St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 Lightweight, $100 Middleweight, $150 heavyweight. Checks payable to “Friends of Omar Sabir”. RSVP dfrith829@gmail.com.

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. 9-           Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts Reception at Bricco, 31 S. 3^rd St., Harrisburg, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $100. For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or lperryconsulting@gmail.com.

Mar. 10-         Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Community Town Hall Mtg. at True Faith Missionary Baptist Ch., 725 N. Lindley Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 685-9182.

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 & Fire Fighters Local 22 host 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. 12- Fundraiser for Nelson Diaz from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bazemore Gallery, 4339 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127 call (215) 482-1119 for more info.

Mar. 12-         Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party at McFadden’s at Phillies Ball Park, 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. 13-         Lt. Governor and 58^th Ward Leader Mike Stack hosts 58th Ward St. Patrick’s Day Party at 12273 Townsend Rd. $45. Candidates $200. Sponsors $500. Call Mike Kates (267) 784-5902.

Mar. 13-         Phila. Branch hosts NAACP Fish & Chicken Fry at Champagne’s, 31 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $15.

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 15^th 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 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. 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.26-          Al Schmidt hosts Fundraiser at North Bowl, 909 N. 2^nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP and get free t-shirt. Contributions $100.

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. 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-            15^th 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. 10-          CCP Pres. Dr. Donald Guy Generals and CCP Foundation Pres. Arlene Yocum host Pathways Magazine Breakfast featuring Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer, Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-5, 8 a.m. www.ccp.edu/pathwaysRSVP.

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. 16-          Kenny Gamble, Victor Keen & Joe Kluger host Fundraiser for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Bethany Mission Gallery, 237 S. 18^th 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-          Rep. James R. Roebuck offers free document shredding from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4712 Baltimore Ave. to protect yourself from identity theft.

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.

Apr. 23-          Beech Companies mark 25 Years at First District Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 PM., Individual Ticket $125, Corporate ticket $250. See www.beechinterplex.com or call 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 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 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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