Updated Dec. 10th

Dec. 9-10-       Phila. Regional Port Authority hosts Public Meetings on Southport Project at Sheet Metal Workers Union Ha., Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave., 6 p.m. Public invited to learn about new port expansion at Naval Base.

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. 12-          State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. partners in Local Food Drive with Justice Community at Redemption Lutheran Ch. 8600 block Bustleton Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tractor-trailer will accept canned food and other non-perishable food items.

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

Dec. 14-          Historical Soc. of Tacony hosts Community Mtg. at Tacony Lib., 6742 Torresdale Ave., 6:30 p.m. Topic is establishment of Disston Estate as a National Historic District. Members of the Society and representatives from PHMC and Preservation Design Partners will present overview of proposed District. For info (215) 338-8790.

Dec. 15-          State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Parranda with Toy Dropoff at her office, 511 W. Cortland St., Su. 197, 12-3 p.m. Music, dancing, live broadcast. For info (215) 457-5281.

Dec 16-           Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell hosts Christmas Party for Homeless & Sheltered Families at Convention Ctr., 12^th & Arch Sts., 3 p.m.

Dec. 18-          Local 332 hosts Toys for Tots at 1310 Wallace St., 1:30 p.m. RSVP Cheryl Lee (215) 765-6272 ext. 103.

Dec. 22-          State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts Senior Holiday Health & Fitness Expo at Motivation HS, 5900 Baltimore Ave., 59^th St. side, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Screenings, flu shots (must have medical insurance card), free SEPTA passes, lunch, line dancing, door prizes. RSVP (215) 748-6712.

Dec. 22-          Phila. Federation of Teachers – Caucus of Working Educators hosts Meet the Slate Fundraiser at American Legion Laudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., 5-7 p.m. Drinks & light fare. $25 Friends, $50 Supporters. For info George Bezanis (267) 625-0616.

Dec. 28-          Ward Leader Al Stewart is hosted at Retirement Party at Walarie, 3227 Stokley St., 6-9 p.m. $60. For info Successor Ward Leader 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.

Jan. 7-             Derek Green hosts Inaugural Celebration at 1925 Lounge, 111 S. 17^th St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $250. RSVP Kelly Bauer (610) 297-3754 or kbauer@advantagepep.com.

Jan. 9-             Six Italian Societies sponsor Evening with cocktails, dinner and live music for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. at Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd. 7-11 p.m. Tickets $75.

Feb. 3-            Four Chaplains hosts Awards Dinner at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. Honoring Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams and Thomas Manion. For info www.fourchaplains.org.

Feb. 28-          Fundraiser for 2016 St. Patrick’s Parade hosted by Mary Frances Fogg at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd.

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