Updated Oct. 1st

Oct. 1-             State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Senior Expo at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., 5800 Ridge Ave., 8 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 482-8726.

Oct. 1-             Business leaders for Councilman David Oh host Fundraiser at 111 S. 17^th St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info Tim O’Brien (267) 254-4240 or timobrien9262@yahoo.com.

Oct. 1-             State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo Oct. 1 at Phila. Protestant Ho., 6500 Tabor Ave., starting 10 a.m. Information, food, entertainment.

Oct. 1-             Taubenberger Fundraiser at Crafty’s Tap Room, 6 pm, 3332 Grant Av. $10 per ticket.

Oct. 2-             Sheriff Jewell Williams & 16^th Ward Democratic Committee host Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21^st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Fish & chicken. Tickets $10. For info Alberta Williams (267) 687-1787.

Oct. 2-             Councilman Curtis Jones and four colleagues host Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week Workshop at Pipeline Philly, 31 S. 15^th St., 15^th fl., 5-7:30 p.m. Five presenting agencies. For info Al Spivey, Jr. (267) 270-2008 or alspiveyjr@gmail.com.

Oct. 3-             State Rep. Mark Cohen sponsors Special Olympics Softball Charity Event at Max Myers Rec Ctr., 1601 Hellerman St., starting Field 1 8:30 a.m., Field 2 9 a.m., Field 3 9:30 a.m. 6 teams, tailgate parties, vendors, comedy show. Checks payable to “Police, Fire & Nat’l Guard Widows Fund”, P.O. Box 87119, Phila., PA 19119. Rain date Oct. 17. For info (215) 542-2167.

Oct. 3-             Germantown Business Area stages Cleanup in honor of late Joseph L. Messa, Sr., at Treasures, 5547 Germantown Ave., 8 a.m.-12 m. For info Charles Richardson (215) 991-4744.

Oct. 3-             State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts Indigenous Peoples Day at Clara Muhammad Pk., 4^th & Lancaster Aves., 10 a.m.-6 p.M.

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

Oct. 3-             DJ Gary O & 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.

Oct. 3-             Urban Philly Professional Network (UPPN) #BlackVotersMatter Political Boot Camp featuring Dr. James Braxton Peterson, Why Black Voters Matter for Economic and Political Advancement, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Business School, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct.4-              St. John Evangelist R.C. Church holds 185^th Year celebration at 21 S. 13^th St., ceremony 12 m. Presiding will be Lt. Gov. Mike Stack and his mother Judge Felice Stack. Also marks 40^th historical plaque erected due to research by historian Celeste Morello.

Oct. 4-             Montco Register of Wills Mark Levy hosts Sunday Football at Great American Pub in Conshohocken, Pa., 1 p.m.

Oct. 4-             Vendemmia Festival is held at Girard Pk., 21st & Porter Sts., 2-6 p.m. Advance ticket $50. At entrance, $55. Reserved table of 10 $500. For info (215) 551-3850.

Oct. 6-             Clover Club holds annual luncheon at Union League. For info Michael A. Cibik Esq. (215) 735-1060.

Oct. 6-             Jim Kenney hosts Reception for judicial candidate Kevin Dougherty at Bliss, 220 S. Broad St., 5-7 p.m. Please be prompt. Hosts $5,000, Sponsors $2,500, Guests $1,000. Checks payable to “Kevin Dougherty for PA”, 8566 Bustleton Ave., Phila., PA 19152 For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or lperryconsulting@gmail.com.

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.

Oct. 8-             Chinatown Night Mkt. (Ye Shi) runs 7-11 p.m. For info Betsy Lee blee@chinatown-pcdc.org.

Oct. 8-             Gov. Tom Wolf and John Dougherty host Reception for Judge Kevin Dougherty at IBEW Local 98, 4-7 p.m. RSVP Jessica Squadroni (215) 858-5807.

Oct. 9-             State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., Cedar & Cambria Sts, 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 425-0901, (215) 708-3139 or (215) 744-2600.

Oct. 9-             N.E. Catholic Alumni Ass’n hosts comedian Joe Conklin at Fundraiser at Mariana Bracetti Acad. Charter Sch., 1842 Torresdale Ave., formerly N.E. Catholic HS, doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Make checks payable to N.E. Catholic Alumni Ass’n and mail to PO Box 7005, Phila., PA 19149.Fund gives away $261,000 a year for Catholic education. For info Alumni Office (215) 543-1051 or Albert P. Waskiewicz, Jr., Phila. Boat Supply, (215) 332-5117.

Oct. 10-           State Rep. John Taylor hosts Community Shredding at Cottman & Frankford Aves., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 708-3139.

Oct. 10-           St. Maron Ch. hosts Fall Hafli at 10^th & Ellsworth Sts., Church Ha., 7 p.m. Live Middle Eastern entertainment. Adult tickets $45, Students $25, Children under 12 $15. For reservation (215) 389-2000.

Oct. 10-           State Rep Mike Driscoll hosts Comedy Hour at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 7:30-10:30 p.m. MC Joe Callahan, featuring Scotti and Grover Silcox. Ticket $50. For more info call Jack (215) 284-7587.

Oct. 11-           Friends of Christine Hope 2015 host Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1-4 p.m. Donations $50. Checks payable to “Friends of Christine Hope 2015”, 3331 Bleigh St., Phila., PA 19136. For info Dan Grace (215) 671-9850.

Oct. 13-           65^th Ward meeting at 7 pm at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale. Av.

Oct. 15-           State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo geared toward Spanish-speaking constituents at Community Academy of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info Kathy Benton (717) 856-3116.

Oct. 15-           Councilmanic candidate Derek Green hosts Fundraiser at Estia, 1405 Locust St., 5:30 p.m. Tickets $100; Sponsors $250, $500, $1,000, $2,900. Checks payable to the Green Fund, P.O. Box 4984, Phila., PA 19119. For info Kelly Bauer (610) 217-3751 or kbauer@advantagepep.com.

Oct. 16-           State Rep. Stephen Kinsey & other leaders host Job Fair at Young Rec. Ctr., 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.

Oct. 17-           State Rep. Louise Bishop hosts Senior Fair at Prayer of Faith Temple Ch. Of Christ, 1541 N. 61^st St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 879-6625.

Oct. 19-           Democratic City Committee hosts Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150.

Oct. 20-           State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at McGrath’s Pub, 202 Locust St., Harrisburg, Pa., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info Jack (215) 284-7587.

Oct. 22-           State Rep. Martina White holds Fundraiser at FOP Lodge, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-8 p.m. Checks payable to “Friends of Martina White”.

Oct. 22-           Candidates Forum, Uptown Theatre, 6-8 p.m. For info Linda Waters Richardson (215) 236-1878.

Oct. 22-           Shawn Dillon’s 66A Democrat Exec. Committee hosts Pre-election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35.

Oct. 22-           Officer Of The Year Banquet, The 1st, 3rd, 17th District & South Detectives, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Anthony’s Caterers, I.A.T.S.E. Ballroom. 2401 S. Swanson St. Price $30, Contact 1^st at 215-686-3010 or 215-686-3011, 2^nd at 215-686-3030, 215-686-3031 and 3rd, 215-686-3170 or 215-686-3171.

Oct. 25-           Greater Phila. Falun Gong Ass’n Benefit features famous Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra at Verizon Ha., Kimmel Ctr., 2 p.m. For ticket info (215) 893-1999.

Oct. 27-           Harvey Spear hosts Fundraiser for Jim Kenney and Mark Squilla at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Platinum $5,000. Gold $2,900, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500, Tickets $250. For info Harvey Spear (215) 327-6000 or lperryconsulting.com.

Oct. 28-           Asian American Chamber Of Commerce hosts Banquet at Sheraton University City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut St., 5:30-9 p.m. Honoring Mayor Michael Nutter. Comcast VP Susan David is keynote speaker. Tickets $60. For info (215) 642-2333.

Oct. 29-           Republican City Committee hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Southampton Rm., 2980 Southampton Rd., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $125. For info josephjdefelice@phillygop.com.

Nov. 8-            City holds its first Veterans Parade on Broad St.

Dec. 4-            Patrick B. Gillespie, business manager of Phila. Building Trades & Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO, is hosted Retirement Dinner at Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17^th St., cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m.

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