Updated Feb 25th

Feb. 25-          Friends of State Rep. Jim Roebuck host his Birthday Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jazz group and soul food! For info Bonnie Squires (610) 329-6826.

Feb. 25-          Frederick Douglass Inclusion Council hosts Black History Month Reception at Indigo Bleu, 3870 Lancaster Ave., 6 p.m.

Feb. 26-          State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas holds Public Sector Job Fair & Training Programs, William H. Gray Youth Center, Bright Hope Church, 12th & Cecil B. Moore Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To register (215) 560-3261.

Feb. 26-          Jannie Blackwell presents Echoes of Africa Black History Month Program for grades 1-6 at Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 1-3 p.m. Free.

Feb. 26-          41^st Ward Republican Committee hosts Evening with Friends at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Rd., 6-10 p.m. Donation $340. For info (267) 455-2103.

Feb. 26-          Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Penna. hosts Mardi Gras Gala at Crystal Tea Rm. in Wanamaker Bldg. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For info www.mardigrasphilly.org.

Feb. 27-          State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Beef & Beer at Curran’s Irish Inn Tacony, 6900 State Rd., 2-6 p.m. Draft beer, well drinks, house wine, roast beef au jus, ziti, salad, $1 domestic bottles, 50¢ chicken wings. Donation $40. Pay at door or donate online JohnSabatina.com.

Feb. 28-          State Rep candidate Jim Pio launches 172^nd Dist. campaign at 7363 Claridge St., 1 p.m. For info (215) 756-4158.

Feb. 28-          Fundraiser for 2016 St. Patrick’s Parade hosted by Republican 41^st Ward Mary Frances Fogg at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd.

Feb. 29-          State Rep. Mark Cohen holds Day of Action starting at 6901 Castor Ave., 10 a.m. Volunteers invited to knock at doors.

Mar. 1-           Philly POPS 2016-17 Announcement at Clef Cl., 738 S. Broad St., 10-11:30 a.m. Enjoy music of POPS Principal Trumpet Matt Gallagher and next season’s Christmas guest artist Tony DeSare.

Mar. 2-           Attorney General candidate Stephen Zappala hosts Happy Hour at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2^nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorships Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000; Tickets $100. RSVP Brittany@lperrygroup.com, for info (215) 800-9937. Contribute online http://zappalaforpa.com/events.

Mar. 2-           State Sen. John Sabatina hosts PHEAA Financial Aid Education Night at Father Judge HS, 3301 Solly Ave., 6-8 p.m.

Mar. 3-           Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hosts Budget Address Reception at McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, 1 S. Broad St., 8-9 a.m. Tickets $25, $100, $250. For info Melissa (215) 251-0585.

Mar. 3-           State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated at Temple Univ., Gittis Ctr., 1755 N. 13^th St., registration 9 a.m., workshops until 3 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281.

Mar. 9-           State Senate candidate Sharif Street conducts Real Chance Rally in front of Uptown Theater, 2240 N. Broad St., 10:30 a.m. For info Micah Mahjoubian (267) 551-1776.

Mar. 10-         State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Town Hall Mtg. at Corinthian Bapt. Ch., 6100 N. 21^st St., 6-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 10-         S. Phila. Business Assn. hosts “Person of the Year Gala” at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment at 20th & Penrose Ave., Cocktails begin 6:30 p.m. For info Secretary Gaeton Tavella (215) 868-5502.

Mar. 11-         57^th Ward hosts St. Patrick’s Day Candidates Night at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100.

Mar. 11-         State Sen. Anthony Williams invites entrepreneurs to Penna. Treasury Small Business Initiative conference at Gerri C. LeBow Hall, Drexel Univ., 3200 Market St. Registration deadline Mar. 4. Call (215) 492-2980.

Mar. 13-         State Rep. candidate Lou Lanni hosts Grease Karaoke Party at Locust Bar, 10^th & Locust Sts., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. For info (267) 815-1188.

Mar. 16-         Mayor Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at McFadden’s, 1 Citizens Bank Way, 5:30-8 p.m. Food, beverage, parking, live entertainment. Sponsors: Pot o’ Gold – $10,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships); Shamrock Sponsor – $5,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships and partnerships; Leprechaun Sponsor $2,500. Tickets $100. For online purchase on line or info (215) 800-9937. RSVP Brittany@lperrygroup.com with guest names.

Mar. 17-         Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Plough & Stars, 2^nd St. above Chestnut St., 7:30 a.m. Traditional Irish breakfast, music, dancing, songs, poetry, stories. Be ready with your party piece! Tickets $25, students $20. RSVP Alison Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 17-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood sponsors SEPTA Senior Key Photo Day at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 18-         Phila. Intellectual disAbility Services holds Brighter Futures Awards at Phila. Downtown Sheraton Hotel, 210 N. 17^th St. Luncheon. Councilman Derek Green presents citation. For info Wendy Williams (215) 685-4680.

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.

Mar. 19-         Grands As Parents hosts “From Motown to Uptown Cabaret” at Barber’s Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m. BYOB. Setups available.

Mar. 24-         Phila. Public Record names Council President Darrell Clarke “Public Servant of the Year” at Galdo’s Entertainment Complex, 20^th St. & Moyamensing Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, tables $450. For info John David (267) 259-6654.

Mar. 26-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Town Hall Mtg. on Fox St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 27-         South St. Headhouse Dist. celebrates 85th Anniversary of Phila. Easter Promenade, starting 12:30 p.m.

Mar. 29-         Association of US Army, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support & Cpl. Michael J. Crescenza Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr. host Vietnam War Commemoration Program at Southampton-Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 3 p.m. Every Vietnam War veteran in attendance will be personally recognized by current US service members and community members. Purple Heart recipient Lt. Gen. Jerry Sinn, Ret., keynotes as a “tunnel rat” and a leader of a Rome Plow team. Free and open to public. For info (215) 737-570

Mar. 31-         Montco Democratic Area 4 hosts Scholarship & Dinner Dance Fundraising at Community Music Sch., 775 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426, , 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets $75, Couples $125, Committee people $530. Mail checks to Area 4 Democratic Committee, Box 285, Worcester, PA 19490.

Apr. 2-            United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $30. For info David Lynn (215) 333-3753.

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.

Apr. 24—Barbershop Talk Human Family Day Foundation hosts 16^th annual Human Family Day Celebration, Union Baptist Church, 1910  Fitzwater St. 3 to 7 pm. For info call 215-879-9935.

Apr. 26-          Primary Election Day. Don’t forget to vote.

Apr. 27-          African American Chamber of Commerce 2016 Annual Meeting and Awards Gala, 5 to 8 pm, First District Plaza, 3801 Market St. Ticket $100.

May 6-            State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Senior Health Fair for 201st Legislative Dist. at York Ho., 5325 Old York Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Jul. 26-           Weeklong Democratic National Convention.

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