Updated Sept. 29th

Sep. 29-           Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Knit In” for homeless children at School Dist., 440 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Collecting hand-made knitted & crocheted clothes & blankets. For info: Haniyyah Sharpe-Brown (215) 686-3438.

Sep. 29-           Simon Friedman hosts BBQ for Lt. Gov. Mike Stack outside 2708 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.

Sep. 29-           Congressional candidate Mary Ellen Balchunis is hosted Fundraiser at Badey, Sloan & DiGenova, PC, 2200 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guest speaker mayor Jim Kenney. Sponsors, $1,000, Patrons $500, Supporters $250, Friends $100. RSVP: Jen Jankauskas (610) 764-5430 or jen@Balchunis2016.com.

Sep. 29-Nov. 6-          40 Days for Life Phila. is held at 1144 Locust St. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. For info: Monique Ruberu (469) 231-9084 or Pat Stanton (267)718-4851.

Sep. 30-           State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Police Dept. Recruitment Drive at 3503 N. B St., Unit 7, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643.

Oct. 1-             State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Indigenous Peoples Day Party at Clara Muhammad Sq. Pk., 47^th & Lancaster Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For info (215) 879-6615.

Oct. 1-             State Rep candidate Matt Darragh hosts Beef & Beer Fundraiser at 2791 Southampton Rd., 6 p,m.

Oct. 2-             St. Nicholas of Tolentine stages Italian Festival & Parade of Saints at 9^th & Morris Sts., starting 12 noon. Family fun. No admission charge.

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-             Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Fundraiser at DiBruno Brothers, 1720 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250.

Oct. 6-             21^st Ward Republican Committee hosts Fundraiser at J.D. McGillicuddy’s, 473 Leverington Ave., 6:30-9 p.m. Food, friends, fun.

Oct. 6-             Historical Soc. of Tacony hosts reception to celebrate designation as National Historic District at Engine 38 Firehouse, 6601 Keystone St., 6:30 p.m. For info: Louis M. Iatarola (215) 432-6520.

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. 6-8-          Irish Gov’t hosts Internat’l Great Hunger Commemoration at various locations around Phila. Mayor Jim Kenney is C-Chair. For info: Bob Gessler, www.gesslergroup.com, (215) 426.8050.

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

Oct. 8-             State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts 20^th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Festival. 50^th and Baltimore. 12 noon to 8 p.m. Family Fun. All invited. Special guest Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

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. 14-           State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec. Ctr., Cedar & Cambria Sts., 10 a.m.-12 m. Free, one-stop information fair for senior citizens and their families. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the expo.

Oct. 15-           State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. hosts Picnic at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 12-4 p.m. Tickets $30, Candidates $250, children under 12 free. For info: (215) 821-7606.

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.

Oct. 19-           City & State PA hosts Health Care Symposium at Temple Univ. Center City Campus, 1515 Market St., Rm. 222, 8-11 a.m. Leaders including Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Dr. Allen Glicksman discuss health-care issues affecting the commonwealth. Free. For sponsorships or info: David Alpher dalpher@cityandstatepa.opm or (215) 490—9314, ext. 3001.

Oct. 19-           State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg hosts Beer Tasting at Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets $75, Hosts 2 for $125, Sponsors buy 6. One flight of either beers or wines; also come hungry!

Oct. 20-           State Rep. Stephen Kinsey presents “Saving Money with COSTARS” Workshop at Citizens Bank, 5500 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info: (215) 849-6592.

Oct. 20-           State Rep. John Taylor is hosted Fundraiser by Distilling & Pub Food at New Liberty Distillery, 1431 N. Cadwallader St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $250. For sponsorship or tickets: (215) 545-2244.

Oct. 22-           State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Comedy Night at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd., 7:30 p.m. Standup comedy stars, food, beer & fun. Tickets $50.

Oct. 27-           Shawn Dillon’s 66A Ward hosts Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $35. Make checks payable to “Friends of 66A Ward.”

Oct. 27-           N.E. Times sponsors Debate between State Rep candidates Republican incumbent Martina White and Democrat Matt Darragh at Somerton Youth Org., 1400 Southampton Rd., 7-8 p.m. debate, 8-8:30 p.m. meet & greet.

Nov. 3-            Greater Roxborough Lodge 2217, Sons & Daughters of Italy, honors Vincent Melchiorre at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 6 p.m. $65. Table of 10, $550. Buffet, wine and beer included. For info: Amato Sanita, Esq., (267) 738-7766 or Robert S. Blasi (215) 482-1507.

Nov. 5-         Crisis Intervention Network Committee honors Bennie Swans, Jr., Dr. Tom Reid, Randall Sims and others at Oldie’s but Goodies Cabaret, Majestic Ha., 800 W. Olney Ave.,10p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets $20. For tickets: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499.

Nov. 8-            Election Day, when voters make the news.

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