Updated Aug. 20th

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. 21-          State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Back-to-School Backpack Drive at Lenfest Ctr., 3890 N. 10^th St., 4-8 p.m. School supplies, children’s games, refreshments. Supply is limited. To register (215) 457-5281.

Aug.21-           Military Support Day launches at Xfinity Stadium, 1100 Pattison Ave., starting 6 p.m. $1 Donation for Veterans. Every Friday.

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

Aug. 22-          Spanish American Law Enforcement Ass’n and Spanish American Professional Fire Fighters Ass’n host Community Day at Juniata Pk., J & Cayuga Sts. Food, dancing, games, activities for whole family.

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. Tickets are $125 for Supporters, $250 for Advocates, $500 for Friends, and $1,000 for Angels. If you can attend (or even if you can’t), checks payable to “Citizens for Melissa Murray Bailey”, % Mike Cibik, Esq., 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.

Aug. 26-          Councilman David Oh hosts Black Film Advisory Committee Summer Mixer at Fire & Ice Restaurant, 312 Market St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

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^th 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-          61^st Ward Leader Pete Lyde hosts Fundraiser Cookout at 6816 N. 10^th St., 1-5 p.m. Rain date Sunday. Ticket $50.  Checks only made out to 61^st Ward PAC. PO Box 49159, Phila. PA. 19141. 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. 5-7-         Polish American Festival at Nat’l Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, on Ferry Rd., Doylestown, Pa. Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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. 13-           Snapshots of the Swedes Who Stayed: “United Stockholms of America”, featuring photography of Charlie Bennet, opens at American Swedish Historical Mus., 19^th & Pattison Ave. Reception 4:30 p.m.

Sep. 14-           State Rep. John Taylor hosts Monday Night Football at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking Ave., 7-10 p.m. Eagles at Atlanta. Big-screen TV. Tickets $35 include best indoor tailgate buffet and refreshments. For info (215) 546-2244.

Sep. 14-           Veterans Multi-Service Center holds Golf Outing To Benefit Vets at Indian Valley C.C., Telford, Pa. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. $125 for Lunch, Dinner, Beer-soda, driving range and green fees. For info Debby Derricks (267) 255-5851 or Debby.Derricks@VMCenter.org

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. RSP (215) 631-4939 or swilliams98@hotmail.com.

Sep. 19-           Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Fall Fest in 6700-6800 blocks Torresdale Ave., starting 10 a.m.

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.

Sep. 22-           Fundraiser for Kevin Strickland, GOP  9^th district candidate, aboard Franklin Yacht, 7 to 10 pm, food, music, dancing, cash bar. For more info-Mike Bradley at 267-773-7587. Franklin Yacht docks at 401 N. Columbus Blvd.

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

Oct. 3-             DJ Gary O and Mr. Hollywood host 21^st & Norris Community Committee Old School Blue Light Basement Party Fundraiser at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Donation $40, at door $45.

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 a.m. For info https://jevshumanservices.org/events/strictly-business/ or (215) 854-1800.

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