Updated August 18th

Aug. 18-          State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts House Committee Hearing on “Ending the Pipeline to Prison” at Richard Allen Sch., 2601 S 58^th St., 10-11:40 a.m.

Aug. 19-          Echoes of Africa Diplomatic Reception at City Hall Council Chambers, Rm. 400, 6-7 p.m., dinner Caucus Rm. 401, 7-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 20-          Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Youma Ba host Echoes of Africa Breakfast & Award Ceremony at Phila. Zoo, 34^th St. & Girard Ave., 8:30-10 a.m.

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. 26-          AFSCME DC 47 PEOPLE Committee hosts Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s 2101 W. Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info: Candido Silva (215) 921-0164, Dorothea Wilson (215) 893-3765, Donnell Martin (215) 893-3728, Vanessa L. Fields (215) 893-3726.

Aug. 26- Congressional candidate James Jones hosts Fundraiser at Phila. Marine Ctr.,Dave & Buster’s, 219 N. Columbus Blvd., 7-10 p.m. Beverages & snacks. Donations $1,000, $500, $250, $100. paypal.me/JonesForCongress. For info: Steve Slade (302) 464-9042.

Aug. 27-          61^st Ward Democrats host Barbecue Fundraiser at 6816 N.10^th St., 1-5 p.m. Food & fun. Checks only, payable to “61^st Ward PAC.” For info: Pete Lyde (267) 303-3203 or Paula Rainey (267) 608-5819.

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.

Aug. 31-          State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Policy Pow-Wow on child sex-abuse and abortion legislation at 6511 Ridge Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. Light refreshments, BYOB. To RSVP: (215) 482-8726

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 House, 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 21st 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. 24-           National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Sickle Cell Disease Ass’n & AFSCME DC 33 sponsors Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5k Walk/ Run at Belmont Ave. & N. Concourse Dr., across from Please Touch Mus. For info: (215) 471-8686.

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.

Sep. 29-           Simon Friedman hosts BBQ for Lt. Gov. Mike Stack outside 2 Commerce Way Office Complex, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sponsors: Gold $10,000, Silver $5,000, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $150. For info or RSVP: (215) 893-4281 or Brittany@lperrygroup.com.

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. 13-           Republican 57^th & 65^th Wards host Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 2^nd fl., 8400 Torresdale Ave., 6-9 p.m. Beer, wine, beverages, wings, pizza, pasta, roast beef & special guest appearances. Tickets $40, Sponsors $200. Cash or credit at door.

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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