Updated May 7th

May 7-            Council-at-Large candidate Terry Tracy hosts Fundraising Reception at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 6-8 p.m. Support levels $100, $250, $500.

May 8-            60^th Ward Democrats host Endorsed Candidates Reception Night at 216 S. 52^nd St., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

May 8-            Furlong for Judge Beef & Beer Fundraiser is hosted at Sprinkler Fitters Local 692, 14004 McNulty Rd., 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $50, payable to “Furlong For Judge”. For info (215) 990-7067.

May 8-            Judicial candidate Kai Scott is hosting Spring Shrimp Fry at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 7-10 p.m. RSVP Michael Cogbill, 267-239-23532.

May 9-            6^th Ward Democrats hold Meeting for row-office candidates at St. Ignatius, 4400 Haverford Ave., 9 a.m.-12 m. For info Pete Wilson (267) 679-6379.

May 9-            Sheriff Jewell Williams, PM, hosts Candidates Forum at Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masonic Complex, 4301 N. Broad St., 11:30 a.m. All candidates running for any office are invited to attend. For info (267) 972-4341.

May 9-            Columbus Sq. holds Reunion at the Square (Rain Date May 16). Open House 10-11:30 a.m., Family Festivities 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For info Karen Dougherty (215) 755-0372.

May 9-            City Commission candidate Tracey Gordon hosts Fundraising & Dining at 6543 Windsor Ave., 12-6 p.m. Choice of Roast Beef or Roast Chicken on a Roll, Sweet Potato Fries, Salad, Drink and a Cupcake. Tickets $19.99.

May 9–            Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Festival is held at Franklin Sq., 6th & Race Sts., 1-9 p.m. Family fun.

May 9-            International House Phila. honors David Oh at Global Gala, 3701 Chestnut St. Event sold out. $50 tickets still available for the After-Party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For info (215) 895-6528 or elina@ihphilly.org.

May 11-          Independence Business Alliance’s Business Leaders hosts Luncheon at Hotel Sofitel, Paris Ballrm., 120 S. 17^th St., 11 a.m. For info https://www.thinkiba.com/ or Twitter and Instagram @Think IBA.

May 11-          Judge Vincent Melchiorre is hosted Reception at Chiarella’s Ristorante, 1600 S. 11^th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Benefactors $500, Patrons $250, Sponsors $100. For info (215) 334-63404. Checks mailed to Committee to Elect Vincent Melchiorre Judge, 1600 Locust St., Phila., PA 19101.

May 12- 6th Ward Democrats host E. Parkside Candidates Night at Christ Comm. Bapt. Ch., 1224 N. 41st St.,6-8:30 p.m. For info Calla Cousar (215) 386-9152.

May 12-          DA Seth Williams hosts Second Chance Foundation Prayer for Peace Breakfast at Crystal Tea Rm., 100 E. Penn Sq., 8:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Miniaster Rodney Muhammad. Tickets $30, Table of 10 $300. For info (215) 792-4158 or prayerforpeacebreakfast@gmasil.com.

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 13-          Judicial candidate Rainy Papademetriou hosts Rally for Rainy at 1518 Bar & Grill, 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP Marisa (215) 970-3020 or mapresearch@aol.com.

May 13-          Judicial candidate Stella Tsai is hosted Fundraiser at Chestnut Hill Hotel, 8229 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. RSVP www.electstellatsaijudge.com.

May 13-          City Commission candidate Omar Sabir hosts Fundraiser at Southside Zabihah Halal Eatery, 422 S. 60th St., 6 p.m.

May 13-          United Republican Cl. hosts Register of Wills candidate Ross Eric Feinberg at 3156 Frankford Ave., 6:30 p.m.

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

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.

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.

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