Updated August 11th

Aug. 12-          Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Summer Soirée at Keenan’s Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7-10 p.m. Gen. Adm. $30. Sponsorships $1,000, $2,500, $5,000. For info: Brittany (215) 893-4281.

Aug. 12-13-    Nicetown CDC hosts 2-day festival and Walk for Peace at 4300 block of Germantown Ave., starting at 12 m., and at 10 a.m., Stop the Violence Bike Ride.

Aug. 13-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Senior & Youth Summer Health Fair at 6300-6400 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors, giveaways, health screenings, legislative services, games, live bands, food. For info: Sonya Thomas (215) 342-2167 or Wbrown@Pahouse.Net.

Aug. 13-          African American Sankoka Festival is held at 5^th & Snyder, 12-6 p.m.

Aug. 13-14-    Community Leadership Discipline Camp (Boot Camp) for young men ages 6-14 at James Finnegan Plg., 6900 Dicks Ave. Registration $45. Register at New Fellowship Baptist Ch., 7001 Woodland Ave., starting 1 p.m.

Aug. 14-          Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts Brunch supporting Councilman Bobby Henon at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations $100. Checks payable to “Bobby 2011.”

Aug. 14-          Sid Booker hosts Summer Gala in his Laverock, Pa. home, 2 p.m. Invitation only.

Aug. 14-          Gas Workers Local 686 is hosted at Keenan’s, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 4-8 p.m.

Aug.  20-         47th Ward Leader George Brooks hosts Comedy Crab & Shrimp Fest to Baltimore, board bus. at Progress Plaza, Broad & Oxford Sts. 1 p.m., return 11 p.m. Tickets $167. Includes round-trip deluxe motor coach, free lunch en route, all-you-can-eat fried shrimp, steamed crabs, buffet, all-you-can-drink premium bar, comedy show, music & dancing! For info: (215) 235-2235 or (267) 971-5703.

Aug. 20-          Kathy Huggins hosts 34th Ward Block Party at Dewey & Race Sts.

Aug. 20-          Operating Engineers host Summer Day at Shore for members at Keenan’s Cabana, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m.

Aug. 28-          RCC hosts 32^nd Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m., Special VIP Reception 6 p.m. with special guest N.J. Gov. Chris Christie at 6 p.m. Also attending: US Sen. Pat Toomey and State Sen. Scott Wagner. Fabulous menu, beer and wine and soda open bar. $100 per person. Co-hosts $500, Hosts $1,000. For info: Mike Cibik (215) 735-1060. Checks payable to Phila. Republican City Committee, mail to Michael A. Cibik, Esq., 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102 or Lauren Vasper. Vendor spots available.

Sep. 10-           Sheet Metal Workers host membership picnic at Clementon L. Pk., N.J, for members and their families, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sep. 10-           Councilman Derek Green hosts “A Starry Night at the Johnson Ho., 6306 Germantown Ave., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $50. Checks payable to “The Green Fund,”” P.O. Box 4984, Phila., PA 19119 on online www.dereksgreen.com/contribute. RSVP: Kelly Bauer kbauer1122@gmail.com or (610) 217-3751.

Sep. 11-           Grands as Parents hosts luncheon marking 21^st year at the View, 800 N. Broad St., 2-6 p.m. Guest speaker State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams. For info and tickets: Eileen Brown (215) 236-5848.

Sep. 27-           Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Award Banquet at Sheraton-University City, 3549 Chestnut St., 5:30 p.m. Tickets $65. For info: (215) 642-2333.

Oct. 6-             1492 Soc. Hosts Dinner at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458.

Oct. 7-             Columbus Day Proclamation at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Rm. 400, 12 m. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458.

Oct. 8-             USS John Murtha is commissioned at Penn’s Landing, 10 a.m.

Oct. 9-             Columbus Day Parade at Broad & Moore Sts., starts 12:30 p.m. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458.

Oct. 15-           Ducky Birts Foundation hosts Scholarship Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. Sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info: (215) 242-l220.

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