Updated Aug. 13th

Aug. 14-          Ken Washington is hosted Birthday Party at Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 N. Columbus Blvd., 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Open bar. $25/3 hr or $3 cover.

Aug. 15-          State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Back to School Event at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For free backpacks for first 150 registrants grades K-8, call to register (215) 849-6426.

Aug. 15-          “Vettes for Vets and Airborne” Day at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 75 corvettes and military vehicles. For info Ed Bonk (267) 253-7460.

Aug. 15-          State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosts Frankford Community Day & Gospel Concert Series at Gambrel Plg., 1900 Wakeling St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free refreshments. For info (215) 744-7901.

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. 15-          St. Ann’s Parish hosts Shore Thing at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. $35. Beer, wine, soda, food. For tickets Theresa Stahl (215) 425-3219, Nellie Hohenstein (215) 634-4665 or Rectory (215) 739-4590.

Aug. 15-          Operating Engineers gala at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.,4 p.m.

Aug. 16-          Sid Booker’s annual Bar-B-Que Pool Party in Lower Merion Twp., 2-7 p.m. By invitation only.

Aug. 18-          Happy Hour fundraiser for State Rep. Mike Driscoll at American Pub, Centre Sq. Bldg., 15th & Market Sts., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and beverages provided. RSVP (214) 726-6786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gmail.com.

Aug. 18-          GOP Council at Large candidate Al Taubenberger hosts Birthday Bash & Fundraiser at Danube Swabian, 1277 Southampton Rd., starting 6:30 p.m. $40 includes food, beer, wine and soda. Music by Grisafi Jazz Trio. Checks payable to Taubenberger for Phila., 2731 Northview Rd., Phila., PA 19152.

Aug. 18-          S. Broad St. Neighborhood Ass’n holds Community Mtg. at Constitution Health Plaza, 1^st fl. Conference Ctr., 1930 S. Broad St., 7 p.m.

Aug. 19-          Summer Cocktail Reception with State Rep. Brian Sims at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Martini Host $2,000; Manhattan Host, $1,000, Cosmopolitan Host $500. For info Bill (610) 554-8970. Checks payable to Sims4PA PAC, P.O. Box 15941, Phila., PA 19103. Write “8.19Cocktails” on memo line.

Aug. 19-          Republican City Committee holds Election Board Worker Training Sessions at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave. For info Annie or Don (215) 561-0650.

Aug. 20-          State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at Three Monkeys Café, 9645 James St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Platinum $2,500, Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and beverages provided. RSVP (214) 726-6786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gmail.com.

Aug. 22-          Tiye Thompson hosts Neighbor Day for 36th Ward/1ST Div., 1starting 12 m., 1100-1200 blocks S. 18th St.

Aug. 23-          Police host Wiffleball Tournament at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 for 3-person team, co-ed, all welcome, $20 to attend and not play. For info Joe Merenda (215) 275-4595.

Aug. 23-          Sheet Metal Workers & Beneficial Ass’n host 1st Annual “Bash at the Beach” at Westy’s, 101 E. Walnut St., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2-6 p.m. All you can eat & drink. Tickets $25.

Aug. 25-          Republican candidate for Mayor Melissa Murray Bailey hosts Fundraiser at Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Rd., 6-9 p.m. $125 and up. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.

Aug. 26-          Intimate Dinner & Policy Conversation with Terry Tracy for City Council at Large at Dwight D. Hotel, 256 S. 16th St. $1,000, $2,500. For info Colleen Weldon (203) 300-2507.

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

Aug. 29-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Rising Sun Ave. Street Fair at 6300-6400 blks. Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Games, live acts, SWAT trucks, info, light refreshments. Free.

Aug. 29- 61st Ward Leader Pete Lyde hosts Fundraiser Cookout at 6816 N. 10th St., 1-5 p.m. Rain date Sunday. For info Pete (267) 303-3203 or petesoreal@aol.com.

Aug. 30-          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. 7-             Tri-State Labor Day Parade & Family Celebration starts at Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 Union Hall, 1301 Columbus Blvd., 8 a.m. Parade goes to Penn’s Landing for Family Fun Festival.

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

Sep. 11-           Irish Boxing is held at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., starting 7:30 p.m. 10 bouts sanctioned by USA Boxing featuring Philly vs. Belfast. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Sep.12-            Celebrate “50 is Great Birthday Bash” with Sheriff Jewell Williams at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., starting 8 p.m.

Sep. 13-           Derek Green holds Jazz on the Lawn at 1039 W. Allens La., 3-6 p.m. Host Committee $2,900, $2,500, $1,500; Sponsors $2,000, $1,500, $1,000; tickets $150. For info Kelly Bauer at kbauer@advantagepep.com or (610) 217-3751.

Sep. 17-           State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen hosts Fundraiser at Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 6-8 p.m. Food & Drinks: Friends $25; Supporters $50; Patrons $100; Sponsors/PACs $250. Checks payable to Committee to Re-Elect Shirley M. Kitchen, P.O. Box 50606, Phila., PA 19132. RSVP (215) 631-4939 or swilliams98@hotmail.com.

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

Oct. 3-             United Republican Club hosts annual popular Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m.

Oct. 8-             JEVS Human Services hosts Strictly Business event, premiere networking and awards luncheon honoring employers and inspiring employees at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., 11 am. For info https://jevshumanservices.org/events/strictly-business/ or (215) 854-1800.

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