Updated Jan 26th

Jan. 26-           State Sen. Art Haywood hosts 60^th Birthday Party at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $50, advanced levels $500, $1,000, $2,000. For info: Dominque at (609) 784-4513 or dominque@pasenatedems.com.

Jan. 28-           State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Cathedral Ha. Audit., Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Rd., 10 a.m. Focus on changes due to new federal administration.

Feb. 1-            Friends of Vikki Kristiansson for Judge hosts Fundraiser at McGillin’s Olde Ale Ho., 1310 Drury St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $25. RSVP: (215) 251-0585 or melissa@rittenhousepolitical.com.

Feb. 2-            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.

Feb. 2-            Judicial candidate Dan Sulman hosts Campaign Kickoff Party at Pagano’s Market & Bar, 2001 Market St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary light fare. Suggested Contribution levels $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000. Payable to “Committee to Elect Dan Sulman” mailed by Jan. 30 to 1500 Walnut St., Su. 2000, Phila., PA 19102 or at door. For info: ksugarman1@gmail.com or (215) 370-1423.

Feb. 2-            Phila. Republican Party and House Speaker Mike Turzai host Winter Cocktail Party at Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., 6-8 p.m. Sponsors $500. RSVP: Annie Havey (215) 561-0651 by Feb. 1.

Feb. 13-          Union League hosts Lincoln Day at 140 S. Broad St., Lincoln reads Gettysburg Address outside 12 m., Lunch 12:30 p.m., Parade to Independence Hall ceremony follows.

Feb. 14-          53rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Petition Party at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear, 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Donations $100. For info: Janice Sulman (215) 470-7542.

Feb. 14-          Lt. Gov. Mike Stack & State Sen. Sharif Street attend Pathways to Pardons Opportunity Fair at Dobbins HS, 2150 W. Lehigh Ave., starting 5 p.m.

Feb. 15-          5^th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Dinner Fundraiser for candidates at Meatballs & More, 214 South St., 7 p.m. Candidates’ admission $100. Checks payable to “5^th Ward Democratic Executive Committee.”

Feb. 17-          44^th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Evening of Jazz & Petition Party at Danny Banquet Ha., 50^th & Market Sts. Featuring Napoleon Black Redeemed & 61^st St. Band. Tickets $150. Checks payable to “Ward 44” RSVP: (215) 429-4819 by Feb. 13.

Feb. 17-          33^rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Sweetheart Dance Fundraiser at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., 7-12 p.m. Parking, dancing, beer, wine, soda. Tickets $35, 2 for $60. For info: (215) 370-3689.

Feb.18-           9^th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser/Petition-Signing Party at 7165 Bar & Lounge, 7165 Germantown Ave., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $60, Host level $100, Sponsor level $250. For info: (215) 917-4410.

Feb. 18-          42^nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Morning Out at Aspira Olney HS, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., enter at Mascher & Duncannon, 9:30 a.m.-12 m. Meet & greet community members, voter petition-signing. Refreshments. Candidates’ donation $50, checks payable to “42^nd Democratic Ward,” P.O. Box 24419, Phila., PA 19120. Send checks + info by Feb. 4. RSVP: Elaine Tomlin Elaine.Tomlin@verizon.net or (267) 496-5662.

Feb. 21-          Phila. Democratic Progressive Committee hosts Candidate Petition Party at Field Ho., 1150 Filbert St., 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 22-          Public Record hosts Who’s Who Night honoring Councilman James Tayoun at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Congressman Bob Brady, others speak. Buffet, premium bar, hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $40, 4 for $140. For tickets: (215) 755-2000, ext. 7 or events@cityandstatepa.com.

Feb. 23-          State Rep. John Taylor hosts Mtg. on Saving Lives with Narcan at St. Anne’s Ha., 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., 2^nd fl., 6-8 p.m. Free. Must be 16 years or older. RSVP: (215) 708-3139.

Feb. 24-          Friends of 56^th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser & Petition-Signing Party at FOP Lodge 5 Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $50, Candidates $125. Checks payable to “Friends of 56^th Ward.” RSVP: John Sabatina, 7720 Castor Ave., 2^nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. For info: (215) 742-8600.

Feb. 25-          Octavius Catto Day is honored at 6th & Lombard Sts., 10 a.m.; then at Union League for Lunch and Awards. Tickets $35. For info: (215) 204-5452.

Feb. 25-          32^nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Petition Party at Mander Plg., 33^rd & Diamond Sts., 2-5 p.m. For info: Bernard Lopez (215) 317-9232 or email Blop21457@gmail.com for candidates.

Feb. 25-          State Sen. Anthony Williams celebrates 60^th Birthday at Hilton City Line, 4100 City Line Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Various contribution levels. For info: 267) 888-4165.

Feb. 28-          State Sen. Hosts Mardi Gras Reception at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150, Friends $250, Hosts $500, Sponsors, $1,000. For info: (215) 821-7606 or re.elect.johnsabatina@gmail.com

Mar. 3-           Spirit of Port Luncheon honors Eugene Mattioni at Hilton at Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 11:30 a.m. For info: Christine (215) 940-9900, ext. 104.

Mar. 3-           Jim Donnelly hosts the 58th Ward Democratic Committee’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Knowlton Mansion, 931 Rhawn St., 7-11 p.m. Special guest Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Food, drink, live music. Tickets $50/person, Candidates $100. RSVP: Jim Donnelly (610) 360-5682 or Skip Montell (267) 444-7945.

Mar. 9-           So. Phila. Business Ass’n honors 2017 Persons of the Year at Galdo’s Catering, 20^th & Moyamensing Ave. For info: Gaeton Tavella (215) 868 5502. Honorees Daniel Rendine, Esq., Dawn Retallick Rhodes, Dorette Rota Jackson and Vincent DeFino, Esq.

Mar. 10-         Pat Parkinson hosts 57^th Ward Democrats’ St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7 p.m. Tickets $40. Food, drink, music. Candidates $100.

Mar. 11-         State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts Energy Forum at 12^th Dist. Police, 6448 Woodland Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Mar. 12-         St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mar. 16-         Republican 57^th Ward hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party at Paddy Whack’s, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. All you can eat & drink. Tickets $40.

Apr. 30-          Crisis Intervention Network Reunion Committee hosts Trip to Nat’l Mus. of African American History & Culture, Washington, D.C. Bus leaves Progress Plaza 10 a.m. Tickets $48. For info: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499.

Jun.11-12-      Indigenous Muslim Sisters hosts Nat’l Reunion at Int’l Ho., 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $50. For info and tickets: Aisha (443) 851-9212, Saeedah (215) 828-1969, Majeedah (215) 778-2748, Ayesha (979) 319-2983.

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