Updated Aug. 6th

Aug. 6-            Garden Party “All You Can Eat” Fundraiser for Tracey Gordon at Carletta Sideway Sports Bar & Grill, 28 Bonsall Ave., Lansdowne, Pa., 5-10:00 p.m. Donation $20. Rain or shine.

Aug. 6-            Fundraiser for Veteran Boxers Association Scholarship Fund at Shamrock Pub, 1400 S. 2nd St., starts 7:30 p.m. $5-10 donation gets drink specials including $3 Craft Beers. For info Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Aug. 6-            State Rep candidate Charles Wilkins hosts Philly GOP Royal Rumble at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., open 8 p.m., debate 9 p.m. Free, but donation levels $25/$50/$100/$250.

Aug. 6-            State Sens. Vincent Hughes & Art Haywood mark 50^th anniversary of Voters Rights at Independence National Historical Pk. People’s Plaza, 5^th & Market Sts., 11 a.m.

Aug. 7-            Elaine Tomlin hosts 42^nd Ward Fish Fry, at Champagne’s Café, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $12. For info Sharon Vaughn (215) 313-7019 or Michele Rhett (856) 361-3102.

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

Aug. 8-            State Rep. Jordan Harris hosts Summer Street festival at Chew Plg., 18^th & Ellsworth Sts., 12-8 p.m. Live entertainment, health screenings, government info. Contact Chris Fetterman (717) 787-7895.

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. 8-            Pig Roast Fundraiser for candidate Adam Lang, 2111 Master St., $10 plate. Drinks included. Kid games.

Aug. 8-9-        Nicetown CDC and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host 2-day “Give Back” Community Festival at Nicetown Pk., 43012 Germantown Ave.

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. 9-            Rebirth of Phila. Festival holds Voter Registration at 16^th & Lehigh Ave., 12-8 p.m. Hosted by 16^th Ward Leader Daphne Goggins & 11^th Ward Leader Michael Bradley. Meet candidates Melissa Murray Bailey, Ross Feinberg, Chris Sawyer, Terry Tracy & more. Live entertainment, food.

Aug. 10-          State Rep. John Taylor hosts Free Breast Cancer Screenings on Fox Chase Mobile Mammography Van outside his office, 2901 E. Thomson St., starting 9 a.m. For info & app’t (215) 425-0901.

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. 12-          GOP 9^th District Council candidate Kevin Strickland hosts Fundraiser at Crestlawn American Legion Post, 301 E. Godfrey Ave., starting 6 p.m. Tickets $40.

Aug. 13-          State Rep. Margo Davidson hosts Summer Senior Celebration at Watkins Sr. Ctr., 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby, Pa., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For info Maureen McGrory (610) 259-7016.

Aug. 13-          Reception supports Terry Tracy for City Council at Large at home of Maria Romanach, 2143 Locust St., 6-7:30 p.m. Donation levels $250, $500. For info Colleen Weldon (203) 300-2507.

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-          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 4 p.m.

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. 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., 15^th & 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. 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 36^th Ward/1^ST Div., 1starting 12 m., 1100-1200 blocks S. 18^th St.

Aug. 23-          Sheet Metal Workers & Beneficial Ass’n host 1^st 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 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-          Phila. Republican Committee hosts 32nd 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 starting 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 33^rd & 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., 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. 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. 17^th St., 11 am. For info https://jevshumanservices.org/events/strictly-business/ or (215) 854-1800.

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