Updated Jan 28th

Jan. 28-           Congressman Bob Brady and Council President Darrell Clarke host Fundraiser for State Rep. Donna Bullock at Dilworth Paxson, 1500 Market St., Su. 3500, 5-7 p.m. Partners $1,000, Associates $500, Supporters $250, Friends $100.

Jan. 28-           Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Public Safety Mtg. at St. Patrick’s Ch., 242 S. 20^th St., 7-8 p.m. Concerning recent fire at 2122 Locust St. Public officials, health officials, community groups. For info (215) 686-3412.

Jan. 30-           Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell presents “Getting Your House in Order” at Victory Christian Ctr., 5220 Whitby Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Weatherization, utility departments, homebuyer’s program, Streets, L&I and Revenue Dept. programs, tax programs, diaper bank program. Continental breakfast.

Jan. 30-           State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Campaign HQ Grand Opening at 6901 Castor Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bagels, doughnuts, coffee. Sign petitions.

Jan. 30-           State Rep candidate Tonyelle Cook-Artis announces Campaign Kickoff at Finley Rec Ctr., 7701 Mansfield Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For info (215) 247-3187 or InfoCookArtis2016@gmail.com.

Jan. 30-           State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown announces Campaign Kickoff at Park Ave. Banquet Ha., 4942 Parkside Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drum ensemble, refreshments. For info (267) 601-1528 or WinVanessaBrown@gmail.com.

Jan. 30-           State Rep candidate Darryl Thomas hosts Fundraiser at Jay’s Seafood Factory, 5209 Market St., 2^nd fl., 7-9 p.m. Donations $15. For info electdthomas@yahoo.com.

Jan. 31-           State Rep. Jason Dawkins announces Reelection Campaign at Global Dye Works, 4500 Worth St., 2-4 p.m. Donations welcome. For info Danielle Gonzalez RepDawkins179@gmail.com.

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. 4-            State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts “Bridging the Gaps Community Building, Behavioral Health & Wellness” Town Hall Mtg. at Temple Stud. Activity Ctr., 13^th St. & Montgomery Ave., 4-8 p.m. Addressing the challenges. Focuses on challenges facing youth. Refreshments. For info Mrs. Natal (215)560-3261, ext. .27.

Feb. 4- Republican City Committee hosts Winter Reception honoring Councilman Al Taubenberger at 114 S. 12th St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $500. For info (215) 722-8082.
Feb. 4-            Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Information Thursday on financial health at 4439 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. RSVP (215) 685-9182.

Feb. 4-            Save the Children Fundraiser at Shamrock Pub, 1400 S. 2^nd St., 7:30 p.m. Minimum $5 donation and receive wristband valid for $3 Craft Beers & $2 Fireball Shots. For info Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Feb. 5-            State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts “Bridging the Gaps Community Building, Behavioral Health & Wellness” at Temple Stud. Activity Ctr., 13^th St. & Montgomery Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Presenting the solutions. Focuses on challenges facing youth. Continental breakfast, lunch. For info Mrs. Natal (215)560-3261, ext. .27.

Feb. 5-            ILA Local 1291 President Boise Butler is honored with Spirit of Port Award at Seamen’s Church Institute Lunch, Hilton Phila. at Penn’s Landing, 11:30 a.m. Tickets $125. For reservations Deborah Ingravallo (856) 642-3957.

Feb. 9-             State Rep candidate Sean Stevens hosts Fundraiser at Winnie’s LeBus, 4266 Main St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 9–             State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Mardi Gras Reception at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $500 Friend, $1,000 Host, $2,500 Sponsor, $5,000 Benefactor; Checks to Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr. 7718 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Please RSVP to 215-821-7606 or re.elect.johnsabatina@gmail.com Donate online www.JohnSabatina.com.

Feb. 9-            Community groups hosgt N. Phila. candidate Meet & Greet at Pub Webb, 1527 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Free food.

Feb. 10-          John Teague & Lenny Bazemore host Fundraiser for congressional candidate Dwight Evans at Bazemore Gallery, 4339 Main St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $100. RSVP Mary Kate (412) 719-4360 or marykate@dwightevans.com. For info John Teague (215) 520-1676.

Feb. 11-          State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp. Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Topic is safety on Henry Ave. State & City officials to attend. For info www.pahouse.com/DeLissio.

Feb. 19-          State Rep candidate Matt Darragh hosts Fundraiser at AshburnerInn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 7-10 p.m. Dinner, beer. Tickets $40.

Feb. 24-          Green Party hosts Election Mtg. at Ethical Humanist Soc., 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., 7 p.m. City residents who would like to participate in selecting the Green Party leadership are invited to attend. Free and open to the public. For info (215) 243-7103 and gpop@gpop.org.

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

Mar. 18-         Elaine Tomlin hosts Democratic 42^nd Ward Candidates Night Out at Concilio Ballrm., 141 E. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-10 p.m. Evening attire, music, food, dancing, cash bar, DJ Shawn. Donation $25 ($30 at door). For info Michele Rhett (8756) 361-3102 or Shantey Lindsay (215) 205-8061.

Apr. 23-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Autism Expo at St. William Parish, 6238 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch provided. RSVP Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167.

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