Updated Nov. 25th

Nov. 28-          Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bridesburg Pk., 4625 Richmond St., 6-8 p.m., tree lighting 7 pm. Rain Date Dec. 5.

Nov. 29-          Marisa Piccarreto hosts Fundraiser for State Rep at Cherry St. Tavern, 129 N. 22^nd St., 2-4 p.m. Family-friendly, kids welcome. Donation levels $35, $100, $250 & $500. For info www.marisaforpa.com.

Nov. 30-          State Rep. Leslie Acosta offers free breast-cancer, diabetes and kidney screening at her office, 511 W. Courtland St., Su. 197, registration begins 9 a.m., app’ts begin 9:40 a.m. To make app’t or for info (215) 457-5281.

Nov. 30-          State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free Flu-Shot Clinics at district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104., 10-11 a.m. No appointment necessary. For info (215) 227-6161.

Dec. 1-            President Pat Eiding & Phila. Council AFL-CIO host by invitation only Christmas Holiday party at Sheraton Center City Hotel, 17^th & Race Sts., 12-3 p.m.

Dec. 1-            Sean Sullivan launches State Rep campaign at Plough & Stars, 123 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary drink. Contributions $35, supporting levels available. For info Karen Sugarman (215) 370-1423 or Ksugarman1@gmail.com.

Dec. 2-            State Rep. Donna Bullocks hosts Job Fair at Berean Inst., 1901 W. Girard Ave., 1-4 p.m. Full- & part-time positions. Bring résumés and wear proper attire.

Dec. 3-            State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Town Hall meeting. In attendance will be 35^th Police Dist., and L&I, Streets, Gas and Water Depts., at Holy Trinity Bethlehem Presbyterian Ch., 1100 W. Rockland St., 6-8 p.m. 215-849-6592.

Dec. 3-            Kenneth & Faatimah Gamble present Style & Grace Designs by Frank Agostino, at Univ. of Arts, 320 S. Broad St. 6-8:30 p.m. General admission $150.Checks payable to Universal Cos., 800 S. 15^th St., Phila., PA 19146.

Dec. 3-            FIGHT marks 25^th anniversary with Banquet honoring Greg Louganis at Loews Hotel, 7 p.m. Tickets $175. For info (215) 985-4448.

Dec. 4-            State Rep. Cherelle Parkers hosts Tree Lighting party on 1500 bl. Wadsworth Ave., starting 4:45 p.m. Free food, gifts, face-painting and entertainment for all. First 100 children in line to see Santa at 5 p.m. will receive picture.

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. 4-            Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Party with a Purpose Toy Drive at October Gallery, 6353 Greene St., 6-8 p.m. Donation $20 without a toy, $10 with a toy. Checks payable to “Mt. Airy USA”. For info (215) 685-9182.

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

Dec. 8-            194^th Legislative Dist. challenger Sean Stevens kicks off campaign at Pagano’s Market & Bar, 20^th & Market Sts., 5 p.m. General Admission $25. Friends $50, Supporters $100, Hosts $250. For info (267) 702-6781.

Dec. 9-            United Republican Cl. marks 135^th anniversary with Gala at Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, 1 Dock St., starting 5:30 p.m. Tickets $125. Sponsorships available. For info (215) 545-2244.

Dec.9- Pedro Ramos is honored as newly appointed president and CEO of Phila. Fdn. at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by Al Día. Tickets $30.

Dec. 10-          State Rep. John Taylor hosts “A Path to Recovery” drug-awareness meeting at Mayfair Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 7-9 p.m. For info (215) 708-3139.

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

Dec. 28-          Ward Leader Al Stewart is hosted at Retirement Party at Wilarie, 3227 Stokley St., 6-9 p.m. $60. For info Dwayne Lilley (267) 432-6665 or dwlilley980@gmail.com.

Dec. 29-          Republicans host Happy Hour at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 6 p.m. $2 drinks.

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