Updated Oct. 15th

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. 15-           Darrell Clarke, Dwight Evans, Jim Kenney and Marian Tasco host Cherelle Parker for Council Reception at Capital Grille, 1338 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 pm. Checks payable to “People for Parker”, PO Box 27647, Phila. PA 19118.

Oct. 15-           State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Clinic for job-seekers with criminal records at Phila. Recovery Comm. Ctr., 1701 W Lehigh Ave., starting 6 p.m. For info (215) 227-6161, ext. 232.

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. 16-           State Rep. John Taylor hosts Reception for Melissa Murray Bailey at Republican City Committee, 3525 Cottman Ave., starting 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 16-           Gary Williams hosts Democratic 32nd Ward Fish Fry at Barbers Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Candidates $35.

Oct. 16-           State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Fall Job Fair at Lonnie Young Recreation Center, 1100 E. Chelten Ave., Av. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.

Oct. 17-           State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Police, Fire, Navy & Nat’l Guard Softball Special Olympics Games at Max Myers Rec Ctr., 1601 Hellerman St., games start 8:30 a.m. 6 teams, tailgate parties, vendors, comedy show, raffles. Checks payable to “Police, Fire, Navy & Nat’l Guard Widows Fund”, P.O. Box 57119, Phila., PA 19111.

Oct. 17-           Penna. Supreme Ct. Candidates Forum is held at CCP, Bonnell Bldg., 17^th St. betw. Spring Garden & Callowhill, 12-2 p.m.

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. 17-           Councilmanic candidate Kevin Strickland hosts Fundraiser at Republican City Committee, 3525 Cottman Ave., starting 2 p.m.

Oct. 17-           St. Anne’s Parish hosts 170^th Anniversary Celebration at 2328 E Lehigh Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 17-           Democratic Women of Philadelphia will be hosting Candidate’s Day event at IBEW Local 98, 1701 Spring Garden St., 1-4 p.m. All welcome. For info Yvonne Sawyer (267) 229-8507.

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. 19-           7^th Dist. Congressional candidate Lindy Li is hosted for Cocktails at Parc Rittenhouse, 225 S 18th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (267) 356-1653.

Oct. 19-           Terry Tracy hosts Fundraiser at Regatta Rm., 201 S. 25^th St., 6-8 p.m. Sponsors $2,500, Individuals $100-250. For info John Katrina (215) 252-6918.

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. 20-           Bernard Lopez, Democratic 32^nd Ward Chair, hosts Fundraiser for MC Judge Stephanie Sawyer at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 50^th fl. Friends $100, Supporters $250, Benefactors $500. For info (215) 317-9232.

Oct. 21-           Evening with independent Council candidate Andrew Stober is hosted at Black Sheep Pub, 247 S. 17^th St., starting 5:30 p.m. Free.

Oct. 21-           Fundraiser for Democratic City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley at 6 Penna. 6, 114 S. 12th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Party Chairman Congressman Bob Brady is Special Guest.

Oct 21-            Republican Women meet at Cavanaugh’s Headhouse Sq., 421 S 2nd St., 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 21-           Phila. Jewish Labor Committee hosts State Sen. Daylin Leach at Bourbon and Branch, 705 2nd St., 7 p.m. Subject: Living Wage. Tickets $10 at door. RSVP Michael Hersh (215) 668 5454.

Oct. 22-           State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Breakfast Fundraiser at Parc Restaurant, 227 S. 18^th St., 8-9:30 a.m. Donations from $500.

Oct. 22-           State Rep. Donna Bullock hosts Open House at her legislative office, 2839 W. Girard Ave., 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments. For info (717) 787-7895.

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 hosts Democratic 66A Exec. Committee Pre-election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35.

Oct. 22-           Officer of the Year Banquet for 1st, 3rd, 17th Dists. & South Detectives is held at Anthony’s Caterers, IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson St. 6-10 p.m. Tickets $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. 22-           Mayfair/Holmesburg GOP 64^th Ward hosts Fall Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3508 Cottman Ave., 6-9 pm., $30 include open bar, food. Checks payable to “Mayfair Republican Committee”, 3122 Windish St., Phila., PA 19152.

Oct. 23-           State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Senior Fair at Torresdale Boys Cl., 4500 Linden Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, useful info. For info (281-3414.

Oct. 23-           “Catch A Bag” Fundraiser benefits CATCH, Inc. Intellectual Disabilities’ Program at Christopher Columbus Charter Sch., 916 Christian St., doors open 6:15 p.m. $35 advance tickets only. Game Sponsorship $500. Food, soft beverages, door prizes, raffles, auction. Checks payable to “CATCH, Inc.”, Catch A Bag Bingo, 1409 Lombard St., Phila., PA 19146. For info (215) 735-7435.

Oct. 23-           Democratic 32^nd Ward hosts Candidates Night at NewCourtland Nursing Ho., 6950 Germantown Ave., starting 7 p.m. For info (215) 817-6159.

Oct. 24-           State Rep. Jim Roebuck hosts Document Shredding at 4712 Baltimore Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Oct. 24-           Friends of Laura Sims Skatehouse host Pearl Anniversary Celebration & Awards Ceremony at 1^st Dist. Plaza, Gr. Ballrm., 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. Honoring Jim Kenney, State Rep. Jim Roebuck and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Buffet dinner, dancing and entertainment. Tickets $60. For reservations (215) 685-1995 or laurasimsskate@aol.com.

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 (267) 275-2120 or lperryconsulting.com.

Oct. 27-           Councilman David Oh Black Film Advisory Committee – Making it in Showbiz, Office of Councilman David Oh, Venice Isl., 7 Lock St., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Oct. 28-           Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Banquet at Sheraton Univ. 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.

Oct. 30-           26^th Ward GOP hosts Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., 7 p.m. Full of excitement, GOP celebrities and candidates. Tickets $50. For info (215) 468-2300.

Oct. 31-           State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts N.E. Youth Spookfest at Lawncrest Rec Ctr., 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 11:30-a.m.-4 p.m. Hay rides, pumpkin painting, photobooth, face painting, eating contests, fire & SWAT trucks, costume contest. Must register by Oct. 19. For info Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167.

Oct. 31-           State Sen. Art Haywood & State Rep. Stephen Kinsey host Meet & Greet at Phil’s Elkins Ctr., 4930 N. Broad St., 1-5 p.m. With Transformed Productions by Graterford Branch of Gray Panthers. Chicken or fish and coleslaw. Tickets $12. For info Eric (215) 626-6038 or Delia (215) 391-9618.

Oct. 31-           State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts Fall Festival at Clara Muhammad Sq., 47^th & Lancaster Ave., 1-6 p.m. Food, games, community fellowship, horseback rides and petting zoo. For info (215) 879-6615.

Nov. 1-            ABATE Motorcycle Toy Run for Kids Parade starts 12 m. from Spring Garden St. & Columbus Blvd.

Nov. 1-            54^th Mario Lanza Ball at Doubletree Hotel. For tickets to weekend events (215) 238-9691.

Nov. 3-            Election Day.

Nov. 7-            State Rep. Jim Roebuck hosts Veterans’ Information Event at USciences, McNeil Science & Technology Ctr., 4320 Woodland Ave., 11 a.m.2 p.m.

Nov. 8-            City holds 1st Veterans Parade on Broad St., starting 12 m. from Broad & Walnut Sts. N. to City Hall and E. to Independence Ha.

Nov. 13-          UNICO Phila. Chapter hosts Salute to Labor honoring George Ricchezza for 42 years of service & labor, 7-11 p.m. at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. For info Dennis Biondo (267) 784-6139 or Rosa (856) 287-2864.

Nov. 20-          Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity hosts Summit in Jon Huntsman Ha., UPenn, 3830 Walnut St., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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. 17th St., cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8-            Councilwoman Marian Tasco is hosted Celebration of Service at Penna. Convention Ctr., 5 p.m. For sponsorship & ticket info (215) 851-1876.

Dec. 11-13-     Penna. Society Weekend at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, N.Y. Ed Rendell honoree.

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