updated Sept. 1st

Sep. 5-             AFL-CIO leads Labor Day Parade & Family Festival starting at Sheet Metal Workers Grounds, Delaware & Washington Aves., 9 a.m. Led by President Pat Eiding, Phila. Council.

Sep. 3, 4, 5-     Polish American Festival at National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Rd. Doylestown,  Pa., 12-8 p.m. each day. Carnival rides, live music and stage shows and ongoing entertainment on main stage and in Polish Village highlighting Polish traditions and customs, folk-dance groups, & Polish & American food & refreshments. $12 admission includes all events and carnival rides. Festival will continue Sept. 10-11.

Sep. 8-             State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts quarterly Business Breakfast Mtg. at Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 9 a.m.

Sep. 8-             7^th Dist. congressional candidate Mary Ellen Balchunis is hosted by Marjorie Margolies, Marcel Groen, Joe Foster, Val Arkoosh and others at 346 Lancaster Ave., #610, Wynnewood, Pa., 6-8 p.m.  RSVP: Marlene Richmond (484) 844-9055.

Sep. 9-             Birthday & Dance Party for Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker at Temptations Banquet Ha., 2318-20 W Chelten Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $25.

Sep. 9-             59^th Birthday Fundraiser for Sheriff Jewell Williams is held at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 8:30 p.m. Donations $100, Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500, Bronze $500. Checks payable to “Citizens for Jewell Williams,” 2343 N. Smedley St., Phila., PA 19132.

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. 10-           Historic Union Baptist Ch. celebrates 184th year with Gospel Rama & Dinner at 1910 Fitzwater St., featuring gospel talent from Virginia and Phila., Dinner 3 p.m., Gospel performance 4 p.m. Tickets $20. 1910 Fitzwater St. For info: (215) 735-7273 or (267) 858-4358.

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. 14-           Philly GOP hosts Happy Hour at Paddy Whacks Pub, 2^nd & South Sts., 6 p.m.

Sep. 15-           State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Senior Expo at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., parking lot, 5800 Ridge Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Health screenings; flu shots (must be scheduled in advance); blood drive. For info: (215) 482-8726.

Sep. 19-           State Rep. John Taylor hosts Monday Night Football at Roman’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 8 p.m. $35 includes best indoor tailgate buffet. For info: (215) 545-2244.

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. 4-             50^th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser supports City Commissioner Lisa Deeley at BOP Restaurant, 220 S. Broad St., 5-7 p.m. Sponsorships from $250. RSVP: Barbara Deeley rsvp@deeleyforphilly.com or (215) 332-8456.

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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