Updated May 14th

May 14-          State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Senior Fair at Mann Older Adult Ctr., 3201 N. 5^th St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Most services available in English & Spanish. For info (215) 457-5281.

May 14-          State Rep. Mark Cohen & Rising Sun Ave. Revitalization Group present Sr. Health & Fitness at Lawncrest Rec Ctr., 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Light lunch provided. RSVP Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167.

May 14-          Fundraiser is hosted for judicial candidate Wayne Bennett at Lou & Choo’s, 21^st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $13 at door. For info (267) 800-4095.

May 14-          Fundraiser is hosted for Chris Mallios at Knock, 225 S. 12^th St., 5:30-7 p.m. Advocates $500, Supporters $250, Friends $50. Host levels Benefactors $5,000, Sponsors $2,500, Hosts $1,000. For info Kristen Stoner (267) 314-7770 or kstoner@saintbernardgroup.org.

May 14-          Phila. Republican Committee hosts Spring Cocktail Party at P&P Caterers, DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. $125. Checks payable to Phila. Republican City  Committee. Mail to Mike Cibik, Vice Chair, 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102. For info (215) 735-1060.

May 14-          Women for Omar Sabir host City Commission candidate at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $20. For info Michael Cogbill (267) 239-3532.

May 14-          Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch holds Meeting at Tacony Baptist Ch., 4715 Disston St., 7 p.m.

May 14-          Evening with Kenyatta Johnson at Galdo’s Catering, 20^th & Moyamensing, 7-11 p.m. Food, drinks, live musical entertainment. Special guests Marcus, Old Timers and Khalil. Tickets $25.  For tickets Daniel (215) 605-5386.

May 15-          State Sen. Anthony Williams and MFI Law Group host Phila. Expungement Clinic at Community of Compassion CDC, 6148 Cedar Ave., 2-6 p.m. Free. All filing fees will be waived by the court. Attendees are urged to reserve a seat. Call Eddie Mack (215) 492-2080.

May 15-          Frank Pender hosts Beth Haliburton, esteemed late committeewoman, Scholarship Fund Pre-Election Party at Charlie B’s, 153 E. Chelten Ave., 4-9 p.m. Tickets $12. For info (267) 973-0193.

May 15-          16^th Ward Democrats and Sheriff Jewell Williams host Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21^st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. All candidates invited. For info Alberta Williams (267) 687-7197.

May 15-          Pandora Woods hosts Old School Dance Party for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 6-11 p.m. Dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Guests Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, State Sen. Vincent Hughes and Doug Henderson. For info (609) 472-1351 or Oldschoolparty2015@gmail.com.

May 15-          Day of the Rope Awards Dinner is hosted at Elevators Constructors’ Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m. Honorees – Outstanding Irish American Labor Leader: John Kane, Business Mgr./Financial Secretary-Treasurer Plumbers Local 690; Lifetime Achievement Award: Judge Kevin Dougherty, Court of Common Pleas Administrative Judge/Trial Division; Frank Donaghy.

May 15-          State Rep. Cherelle Parker hosts Intergenerational Old School Party at Temptations, 218 W. Chelten Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m.  Bob-chacha & ’70s/s’80s/s’90s dance contests; $200 1^st Prize, other prizes. Tickets $25; sell 9 to fill your table, yours is free. Checks payable to “People for Parker”. For info (267) 415-6019.

May 15-          Penna. Democratic State Committee Black Caucus hosts GOTV Spring Cabaret at Oshiver Ha., 3901 Market St., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $20 in advance, $25 at door.

May 16-          State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Salute to Veterans at 1^st United Methodist Ch., 6001 Germantown Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bell-ringing, high-school ROTC, health and PTSD screenings, veterans info, movie, luncheon. To receive certificate, vets must register by May 1. For info (215) 849-6592.

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.

May 16-          State Rep. Mike Driscoll and Councilman Ed Neilson co-host Document Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event at Linden Ave. Boat Launch (on River), 9-11:30 a.m. Free. For info (215) 281-3414 or email RepDriscoll@pahouse.net.

May 16-          16^th Ward Democrats and Sheriff Jewell Williams host Ward Mtg. at Winchester Rec Ctr., 2332 N. 15^th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All candidates invited. For info Alberta Williams (267) 687-7197.

May 16-          State Rep. Louise Bishop hosts Spring Fling Kids Health Fair at Shepherd Rec Ctr., 5^th & Haverford Ave., 1-4 p.m. Free health and safety screenings, info on state services and programs for children and adults. Free food, drinks, games, moon bounces, face painting, egg relay races, balloon animals, music, dancers and more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adult.

May 16-          State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Image Awards at Christian Stronghold Ch.  4701 Lancaster Ave., 3-6 p.m. Honoring local women with positive community impact. To nominate women (215) 879-6615.

May 16-          Preakness Run Salute to State Senate candidate John Sabatina at Taggart Ho., 9961 Frankford Ave., 5-8 p.m. Donations $40/$250/$500/$1,000. For info (215) 821-7606.

May 17-          St. Paul Parish annual Procession of the Saints. Begins with 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Ch., 719 Montrose St. After Mass, Parade of Statues of Saints wends through Italian Market and ends at St. Paul’s Church, 9^th & Christian Sts. Italian foodstuffs, etc. at booths end of parade. For info Father John Large (215) 923-0355.

May 26-          Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust holds Charity Golf Classic 2015 at Spring Mill C.C. in Ivyland, Pa. Honoring Pat Gillespie of Phila. Building & Construction Trades Council with “Making a Difference” Award. To sponsor or participate, visit http://statencharitabletrust.org/2015golf.php to register online or download brochure.

May 27-          African American Chamber of Commerce meets at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 5-8 p.m. For info (215) 751-9501. Peebles founder and CEO   Donahue Peebles guest speaker.

May 27-          State Rep. John Taylor hosts Barbecue & Drinks at Quaker City Yacht Cl., 7101 N. Delaware Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $40. For info or RSVP (215) 545-2244 or jct.uta@att.net.

May 27-          Green Party meets at Dream House Asian Bistro, 6127 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. For info (215) 243-7103.

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May 28– 1^st Police Dist. Advisory Council hosts Banquet at Galdo’s Catering, 20^th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $30. For info Russell Shoemaker (267) 597-7154 or Officer Bryson (215) 686-3017.

May 30-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Senior Health Awareness at 4 Seasons Diner, 2811 Cottman Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Health screenings, vendors, giveaways, free lunch. RSVP (215) 542-2167.

Jun. 6-            State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Kenderton Young Scholars Sch., 1500 W. Ontario St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Jun. 12-          State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Senior Health Fair at York House, 5325 Old York Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. health screenings, chair massages, giveaways, prizes, refreshments, latest state programs.

Jun. 15-          CATCH holds Golf Classic at Old York Rd C.C., Spring House, Pa., Registration 8 a.m., Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Shotgun Start 3 p.m. Supporting Community Scholarship Fund.  For info (215) 735-7435.

Jun. 20-          Family Portrait Day at Jehovah Jireh Baptist Ch., 4707 Haverford Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jun. 25-26-     US Social Forum at Temple U. and along American St. Street festival, free. Register online to present workshop by May 22, register to participate online or onsite ($10 per person). For info www.ussfphilly.org.

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