Updated June 25th

Jun. 25-          64^th Ward Democrats Lorri & Marty Bednarek host Reception honoring Councilman Bobby Henon at Nat’l Society of Colonial Dames, 1630 Latimer St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $150, $250 couple, $500 sponsor. RSVP (215) 698-9400, ext. 1505 or Jimmy Lewis (215) 207-6628.

Jun. 25-          Father Judge teacher Tim Dailey is seeking nomination for vacant seat in 174th Dist. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 7-10 p.m. Cost $40 per person; Host Committee TBA.

Jun. 25-26–     Rev. Paul Earthquake Moore hosts Weekend of Peace Skating event at Elmwood Skating Rink, 2400 S. 71^st St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission $7 and skate rentals are $1. Entertainment. Saturday motorcycle ride, all riders are welcomed. Riders and spectators will meet at 70^th & Woodland Ave. at 10 a.m. sharp. For info Paul Moore (215) 385-2696.

Jun. 25-26-     US Social Forum at Temple U. and along American St. Festival, free. Register to participate online or onsite ($10 per person). For info www.ussfphilly.org.

Jun. 26-          Fish Fry is hosted for Cornell Wilson, candidate for Lebanon City Council, at Cooper’s Sports Bar & Grill, 100 W. Wyoming Ave., 5-10 p.m. DJ, cash bar. Tickets $10.

Jun. 27-          Capitolo Flea Market & Live Band Showcase runs at 9^th & Federal across from Geno’s, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Rain Date Sunday, Jun. 28). Vendors sold out.

Jun. 27-          Guided Tour of Uptown Theatre, Health Fair & Flea Market, 2231 N. Broad St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per ticket. Lunch included. For info Linda Richardson (215) 236-1878.

Jun. 28-          Ngoma Committee announces Celebration of the Drum at Stenton Pk., 17^th & Windrim Ave., 12-7 pm. For info Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza (215) 385-0214.

Jun. 29- Northeast Democratic Club hosts Jim Kenney, 6 to 8 pm, Three Monkeys Café, $100, $250,  $500. RSVP Shawn Dillon 215-868-8138. Checks payable to Northeast Democratic Club, 3824 Chalfont Drive., 19154. Chairman John McNesby.

Jul. 2-              Friends of Isaiah Thomas mark his 31^st birthday at Vango Skybar, 116 S. 18^th St., 7 p.m. Donation $31.

Jul. 7- 191^st Democratic endorsed candidate Joanna McClinton holds Fundraiser at 1518 Sansom St., 5-7:30 p.m. Free food, great drink specials, $35 and up. For info Zac Shaffer (215) 849-2173 or zachaffer@gmail.com for more info.

Jul. 8- GOP hosts Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 150 South St., 6 p.m. Free street parking.

Jul. 9- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Breast Cancer Screening at 3503 N. B St., Unit 7, starting 10 a.m. Constituents must call (215) 291-5643 to make appointment.

Jul. 9- Montco Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes and Commissioners Josh Shapiro and Dr. Val Jul. 11-Arkoosh host Fundraiser at 8201 Fenton Rd., Laverock, Pa., 6 p.m.

Jul. 11-Amici Opera Company presents Rigoletto, 4 pm,  Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ .For info, 215-224-0257.

Jul. 12-            Phil. Republican Party hosts Indoor Picnic Fundraiser for mayoral candidate Melissa Murray Bailey at 3525 Cottman Ave., 12-2 p.m. Donations $20.

Jul. 13-Aug. 6-           State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Free Library & School District host Read to Succeed program. For info on sites and times (215) 879-7777.

Jul. 15-            Former Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts Cocktail Reception for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2^nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500, Tickets $250.

Jul. 17-            Peg McCook Sports Tournament starts at Cione Plg., Aramingo & Lehigh Aves., 6:30 p.m. Runs through Jul. 19, 8 p.m.

Jul 17-             Barbara Deeley hosts “Sippin on Seabreeze” honoring Councilman Bobby Henon at 270 Seabreeze Ct., Anglesea , N.J., 6:30-9 p.m. Donations $100. Make checks payable to “Bobby11” c/o 7730 Richard St., Phila., PA 19152. For info (215) 906-0339.

Jul. 17-            50^th & 9^th Republican Wards host mayoral candidate Melissa Murray-Bailey at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 8-11 p.m. Free admission.

Jul. 18-            State Rep. John Taylor hosts Beach Ball Party at Casey’s on Third, 3^rd & New York Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2-6 p.m. $40. Food, beer and wine. For info (215) 545-2244.

Jul. 18-            Congressman Bob Brady hosts Brady Bunch at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. Ticket $35.

Jul. 18-            GOP 35^th Ward hosts Summer Fun at Penn’s Landing, 7 p.m.

Jul. 25-            Joe Ashdale hosts Glaziers Union Day at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.

Jul. 26-            St. Paul’s Council hosts Father Large’s 40th Anniversary of his Ordination Mass and Reception, Ceremony at St. Paul Ch., 923 Christian St., 12 m.; Reception at IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson Street. 1:30-5:30 p.m. RSVP Donna or Russell (215) 923-0355, Dolores Macrina (215) 922-5409.

Jul. 31-            Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Summer Soirée at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7-10 p.m. Yachts $1,500, Sailboats $1,000, Paddleboats $500. RSVP Lindsey (LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120.

Aug. 1-            Insulators Local 14 & Firefighters Local 22 host Party at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.

Aug. 7–            Summer Bash Benefit hosted by Tim and Ed Guzak honoring Judge Kevin Dougherty and Jim Kenney along with Mt. Carmel grads and NeweGeneration PAC at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7 p.m.

Aug. 8-            Gas Workers Local 686 & Electricians Local 98 host Down Under at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.

Aug. 9-            Birthday Beach Brunch supports City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100. RSVP Lisa Deeley lmd@deeleyforphilly.com or (215) 332-8456.

Aug. 11-          Stu Bykofsky hosts 25^th annual and final Candidates Comedy Night, at Galdo’s Catering, 20^th & Moyamensing Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $75. For info Variety’s Eric Perry (215) 735-0803, ext.110.

Aug. 15-          Brooks Group hosts Crab & Shrimp Feast with roundtrip bus to Baltimore Inner Harbor, depart Progress Plaza, 1501 N. Broad St., 1 p.m., return departure 11 p.m. All you can eat buffet, open bar, music & dancing. For info George Brooks (215) 235-2235.

Aug. 27-          Republican 50^th & 9 Wards host Meet & Greet for councilmanic candidate Kevin Strickland at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 8 p.m. Free.

Aug. 30-31-    Phila. Republican Committee hosts Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. $100 per guest. Beer, wine, soda and open bar. Entertainment. Event Chair State Rep. Martina White. Checks payable to “Phila. Republican City Committee”, 3525-27 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149. For info Mike Cibik (215) 735-1060.

Sep. 12-13–     1st Annual Miles Gray Jr. Memorial Championship Tennis Tournament is held at 33^rd & Susquehanna Ave., starts 10 a.m. $25 Singles, $35 Doubles. Email strawberrymta@aol.com for more info.

Sep. 21-           13th Ward Scholarship Walk-A-Thon On Kelly Dr., 8-11 a.m. Pledges & donations needed. Call Committeepersons Gene Kennedy (215) 588-9631, Mike Pender (or Cynthia (215) 704-4431.

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