Updated Dec 8th

Dec. 8- Phila. AFL-CIO hosts Christmas Party at Sheraton City Centre Hotel, 17^th & Arch Sts., 12 m. By invitation.

Dec. 8- State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen is hosted Retirement Celebration at Berean Institute, 1901 W. Girard Ave., 1-3 p.m.

Dec. 8- State Rep. Donna Bullock hosts Environmental Justice Mixer & Update at Community Futures Lab, 2204 Ridge Ave., 6-7 p.m. Honoring 25^th anniversary of Principles of Environmental Justice. Also legislative update. Light refreshments. For info: Jim Strine (717) 787-7895.

Dec. 9- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts Dessert Reception at Penna. Soc., Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Ave., 4^th fl., N.Y.C., 9-11 p.m. Donation Levels: Crème Brûlée $5,000, Tiramisù $2,500, Cheesecake $1,000, Tickets $100. Payable to “Committee to Elect Mike Stack.” Please RSVP by Dec. 5: Richard Finance@lperrygroup.com or (215) 893-4281.

Dec. 10- Pattison-Leader Ball is held at Revolution Ho,., 2^nd fl., 200 market St., 8-11 p.m. Gov. Tom Wolf to attend. Tickets $65. For info: www.pattisonleader.com.

Dec. 12- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Open House at 6511 Ridge Ave., 4-7 p.m. Light refreshments by A. Phillips Randolph HS culinary-arts students. For info: (215) 482-8726.

Dec. 13- African American Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas Party at South Restaurant, 600 N. Broad St., 6-10 p.m.

Dec. 14– Phila. Christmas Crèche Committee, with Catholic League, Knights of Columbus & AOH Div. 39, welcome you to the 20^th annual Blessing of the Christmas Nativity Crib at 18^th & Race St. Park, beside Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, 3 p.m. Conducted by Rev. Dennis Gill.

Dec. 15- State Reps. John Taylor & Mike Driscoll host Energy Fair at Vogt Rec. Ctr., 4131 Unruh Ave., 4-7 p.m. How to reduce utility bills. For info: (215) 708-3139.

Dec. 15- N. Broad Renaissance hosts “2016 State of N. Broad” at Penna. Convention Ctr., 12^th & Arch Sts., 6-9 p.m. Master Talk with Council President Darrell Clarke. For info: northbroad.org.

Dec. 15- South Philadelphia Business Ass’n hosts Christmas Party at Galdo’s, 20^th & Penrose Ave., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Open bar. RSVP: Gaeton Tavella (215) 868-5502.

Dec. 15- City & State PA honors “40 Rising Stars under 40,” younger professionals in politics, policy and advocacy, at Chemical Heritage Fdn., 315 Chestnut St., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch. Tickets $35, packages available. For info: events@cityandstate.com

Dec. 16- Restaurateur “Shrimp King” Sid Booker, with Sheriff Jewell Williams, hosts Christmas Celebration marking retirement of State Sen. Shirley Kitchen at Club LaPointe, 4600 N. Broad St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP by email: SB4600@aol.com.

Dec. 16- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Holiday Party at Local 30 Roofers’ Hall, 6309 Torresdale Rd., 7-10 p.m. Contributions $50, payable to “Friends of the Northeast,” 12410 Tyrone Rd. Phila., PA 19154.

Dec. 17- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery brown hosts Holiday Concert & Legislative Fair at Greater Bibleway temple, 1461 N. 52^nd St., Pre-reception & Legislative Fair 1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Vendors. For info: Yolanda Braxton (215) 879-6616 or ybraxton@pahouse.net.

Dec. 19- Dom Giordano hosts USO Holiday Feat at Sonesta Phila. Rittenhouse Sq., 1800 Market St., 6:30-10 p.m. Benefits USO, Catholic Charities & Archbishop’s Christmas Benefits for Children. Nat’l Person of the Year: Rick Santorum; Local Person of the Year: State Rep. Martina White. Free parking. Tickets $90, Tables of 10 $800.

Dec. 29- Kwanzaa 50^th Anniversary Program at W. Phila. HS, 4901 Chestnut St., 6-8 Adults $10, Seniors and Children $8. Featuring creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga. For info: (215) 385-0214.

Jan. 14- Phila. Republican Party hosts S. Phila. Trump Inauguration Gala at Toll Man Joe’s, 26 E. Oregon Ave., 7 p.m. Beef, pork, pasta sides; draft beer and wine. Auction raffles, door prizes. Tickets $35. For info: Vince Minniti vminniti16@gmail.com.

Feb. 3- Chapel of 4 Chaplains hosts Gala Awards Night at IATSE Ha., 2401 Swanson St. Tickets $100.

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