Updated Oct. 22nd

Oct. 22- Councilmanic candidate Terry Tracy is hosted Fundraising Reception by William Sasso, Esq. & Dr. Harold Yaffe at Stradley, Ronon, 2005 Market St., Su. 2600, 5-6:30 p.m. Checks payable to “Tracy for Council”. For info John Katrina info@terrytracy.com.
Oct. 22- Candidates Forumis hosted at Uptown Theatre, 2227 N./ Broad St., 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 1st at (215) 686-3010 or (215) 686-3011, 2nd at (215) 686-3030, (215) 686-3031 and 3rd, (215) 686-3170 or (215) 686-3171.
Oct. 22- Mayfair/Holmesburg GOP 64th 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. 22- African American United Fund hosts Candidates Forum at 2231 N. Broad St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. For info (215) 454-2583.
Oct. 22- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp. Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Topic is budget impasse. For info (215) 482-8726.
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 32nd 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- Councilmanic candidate Derek Green is hosted Fundraiser by John Longacre at Pt. Breeze Pop-Up, 1622 Pt. Breeze Ave., 5-7 p.m. Checks payable to “The Green Fund”. For info Kelly Bauer (610) 217-3751 or kbauer@advantagepep.com.
Oct. 24- Friends of Laura Sims Skatehouse host Pearl Anniversary Celebration & Awards Ceremony at 1st 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 www.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. 28- 5th Ward Republican Committee hosts Fundraiser, Ward Mtg. & Candidates Night at Paddy Whack’s, 2nd & South Sts., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30, Couples $50, Candidates $100. Open bar, food. For info Mike Cibik (215) 235-1060 or Mike Assad mike@assad.us.
Oct. 28- University City Republican Committee hosts Fall Reception at 4256 Regent Sq., 7 p.m. Tickets $40, VIPs $75.
Oct. 29- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Concilio, 141 E. Hunting Pk. Ave.,6-9 p.m. Light refreshments./ For info (215) 291-5643.
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- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Lunch Mtg. with Pa. Food Merchants Ass’n at Panati Rec Ctr., 3101 N. 22nd St., 12-2 p.m. RSVP (215) 457-5281.
Oct. 30- 26th 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., 47th & 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- 54th Mario Lanza Ball at Doubletree Hotel. For tickets to weekend events (215) 238-9691.
Nov. 3- Election Day.
Nov. 5- State House candidate Jim Pio hosts Fundraiser at Austrian Village Rest., 921 Huntingdon Pk., Rockledge, Pa., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Nov. 5- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Achieving Financial Wellness Workshop at Roxborough Mem. Hosp. Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Discussing busgeting, financial priorities & debt management. For info (215) 482-8726.
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. 9- Retirement Celebration for Judge Robert S. Blasi in Mayor’s Reception Rm., City Hall 204, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 9- State House candidate Marni Snyder holds Launch Party at Ethical Humanist Soc. 1906 Rittenhouse Sq., 6 p.m. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, conversations. Sponsors $500, Hosts $250, Supporters $100, Friends $50, Young Professionals $25. Checks payable to “Marni for Philly”.
Nov. 10- State House candidate Marisa Piccarreto holds Campaign Kickoff Party at 1518 Bar & Grill, 1518 Sansom St., 5:30-7 p.m. Sponsors $500, Hosts $250, Supporters $100, Tickets $40, Under-30s $25.
Nov. 10- Keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Mike Stack at Peace Islands Institute Legacy Award at 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, $30 person ($35 at the door) Register through pearceislands.org/legacyaward
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. 17- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack is hosted Reception at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosts $1,000, Sponsors $500, Tickets $250. RSVP https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/11-17pyramid. For info Lindsey LPerryConsulting@gmail.com.
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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