Oct. 13- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Mayfair Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sheriff Williams’ staff to dispense gunlocks.
Oct. 13- State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg holds “Empty Chair Debate” at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd. 3-5 p.m.
Oct. 13- State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts 181st Legislative Dist. Academic Awards at Ritter Hall, Temple Univ. 13th & Montgomery Ave., 5 p.m.
Oct. 13- Republican 57th & 65th Wards host Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 2nd 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- Mural of South Philly’s musical legacy is dedicated at Broad & Tasker Sts., 2-4:30 p.m. Free.
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. 15- Phila. Sketch Club celebrates 156th Anniversary at 235 S. Camac St., 6-10 p.m. For tickets: (215) 545-9298.
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.com or (215) 490—9314, ext. 3001.
Oct. 19- State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg hosts Happy Hour at Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets $25. One flight of either beers or wines; also come hungry!
Oct. 19- Councilman Al Taubenberger hosts “Oktaubenfest” at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250 and up. RSVP: Justin Shuey (215) 256-1201.
Oct. 19- Lauren Kusznir hosts Debate Night at 3525 Cottman Ave., 8:30 p.m. Food & non-alcoholic beverages; BYOB. Tickets $10.
Oct. 20- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Philadelphia Protestant Ho., 6500 Tabor Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sheriff Williams’ office to dispense gunlocks free.
Oct. 20- State Rep. Joanna McClinton offers SEPTA Key photo ID for seniors at Walnut Pk. Plaza, 6250 Walnut St., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch also served. Free. For info: (215) 748-6712.
Oct. 20- Councilman David Oh hosts Fundraiser at Smith’s Restaurant & Bar, 39 S. 9th St., #41, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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. 21- State Rep. Angel Cruz offers Free Flu Shots at 3503 N. B St., #7, 10 a.m.-1p.m. For info: (215) 291 5643.
Oct. 21- S.W. Phila. District Services hosts Candidates Night, 6 to 8:30 pm, Kingsessing Recreation Center, 50th & Kingsessing Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. For info: Mike Ross (484) 250-9055.
Oct. 21- 26th Ward GOP hosts Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Snyder & Water Sts. (off Front St.). For info: (215) 468-2300.
Oct.22- State Rep. Angel Cruz and Sheriff Jewell Williams offer safe disposal of unused or expired medications at 3503 B St., corner of Tioga, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 22- State Rep. John Taylor “Drug Take Back Day” at two locations: Frankford & Cottman Aves. and Campbell Sq. E. Allegheny Ave. & Belgrade St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Safely dispose of old medications.
Oct. 22- State Rep. Donna Bullock hosts BrewFair at 27th & Girard Ave., 12-7 p.m. Featuring Girard Ave. Commercial Corridor. Live entertainment. For info: (215) 684-3738.
Oct. 22- Democratic Women of Phila. and Senior Citizens of Gloria Jacob Manor invite candidates to address them at Gloria Jacob Manor, 1100 Fairmount Ave., 1-4 p.m. Bring handouts.
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. 23- Shaare Shamayim hosts Meet the Candidates Brunch at 9753 Verree Rd., 10 a.m. Free. For info: Ruth Horwitz (215) 913-1991.
Oct. 25- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Medicare Counseling Services today, Nov. 15 & 16 at 1701 E. Lehigh Ave., Su. 104. For app’t: (215) 456-7600.
Oct. 26- State Rep candidate Billy Pounds hosts Election Day Fundraiser at JD McGillicuddy’s, 473 Leverington Ave., starting 6 p.m.
Oct. 27- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Community Acad. of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 27- State Rep. Joanna McClinton offers SEPTA Key photo ID for seniors at Presbyterian Homes, 2050 S. 68th St., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch also served. Free. For info: (215) 748-6712.
Oct. 27- Shawn Dillon’s 66A Ward hosts Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. Make checks payable to “Friends of 66A Ward.”
Oct. 27- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Breast Cancer Awareness at Antonia Pantoja Charter Sch., 4101 N. American St., 6-8 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643.
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.
Oct. 28- 16th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave, 5-9 p.m. With Sheriff Jewell Williams. Tickets $10. For info: Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876.
Oct. 28- Asian American Federation of US hosts Banquet & Police Night at Joy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant, 1026 Race St., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40, at door $50. For info: (215) 909-0936.
Oct. 29- State Rep. Martin a White hosts Victory Happy Hour at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 4-6 p.m.
Oct. 31- Democratic City Committee hosts Autumn Election Cocktail Gala at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave., starting 5:30 pm. Tickets $150. For info: (215) 241-7804.
Nov. 1- Mayor Jim Kenney is hosted final Fundraiser of the year at bop Restaurant, 220 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food, beverage, silent auction. Tickets $100. Sponsorships available. For info: (215) 893-4281.
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. 3- Phila. Republican Party hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Dave & Buster’s, 325 N. Columbus Blvd., 6-8 p.m. Sponsors $500, Pickets $125. RSVP by Oct. 31. For info: Lauren Casper laurenecasper@gmail.com or (215) 561-0651.
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.
Nov. 12- Stew Bolno leads Election Day Outcome Postmortem at Temple Center City Campus, 1515 Market St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Debriefing the results with fellow knowledgeable citizens, discussing information and analysis rather than emotions. Fee$59. For info: stewbolno@comcast.net or (610) 304-9005.