Updated Dec. 17th

Dec. 17-          State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Gift Giving at KIPP Charter and Motivation HS, 5900 Baltimore Ave., 4-7 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. 19-          Councilman David Oh hosts Holiday Kids Fun Day at Temple Student Pavilion, 1901 N. 15^th St., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sports cheerleaders and sports personalities brought by the Altitude store, moon bounces, big slides, face painting, cotton candy, funnelcake, live DJ & performances, and of course Santa Claus! Free. For info James Williams, (215) 686-3452.

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. 22-          Dorothy Johnson-Speight hosts Open House for Mothers In Charge’s new home at 520 N. Delaware Ave. (at Spring Garden), Su. 302, 3-7 p.m.

Dec. 28-          Kwanzaa Program at Audenreid HS, 31^st & Tasker Sts., 6 pm. Adults $10. Children $5. For info (215) 385-0214.

Dec. 29-          State Rep candidate Marisa Piccarreto hosts Fundraiser at Cathoula’s, 775 S. Front St., 6 p.m.

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

Jan. 4-             Inaugural Ceremonies for new Administration, City Council and Jurists.

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.

Jan. 14-           Cocktails Celebration Reception & Buffet benefits State Rep. John Taylor at La Veranda, 30 N. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship levels $1,000-$25,000, tickets $250. Checks payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Taylor”, J. Tsucalas, 1600 Walnut St., #305, Phila., PA 19103. For info (215) 668-7211 or jct.uta@att.net.

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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