George Brooks hosts Comedy Shrimp & Crab Fest in Baltimore Harbor, lv. Progress Plaza 1 p.m., feast 6 p.m., ret. 11 p.m. Comedy show, dancing, open bar, all-you-can-eat shrimp & crab buffet Cash, checks payable to “George Brooks.” For info: (215) 235-2235.    Send article as PDF   

Aug. 18- Phila. Ass’n of Black Journalists hosts “Welcome to Wakanda” Members Pool Party, 3-8 p.m. Members $10, Nonmembers $20 (by invitation only). For info: phillyabj.org. Aug. 18- Operating Engineers host Party at Flip Flopz, 106 W. Spruce St., N. Wildwood, N.J. Aug. 18- Del. att’y gen. candidate Chris Johnson is hosted Fundraiser at 1 […]

State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Community Picnic at Wissinoming Pk., 5801 Frankford Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Refreshments, child fingerprinting by Police Dept., school giveaways (children must be present). For info: (215) 533-0440.    Send article as PDF   

State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Guest: Corrections Sec. John Wetzel focuses on correctional issues. For info: (215) 482-8726.    Send article as PDF   

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hosts Fun & Film Night at Lawncrest Rec Ctr., 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 6:30 p.m. “Black Panther.” For info: (215) 686-3454.    Send article as PDF   

State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts 36th Birthday Summer Soirée at Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., 5-9 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. VIP Contribution levels: Gold $1,000, Silver $2,500, Platinum $5,000; Young Professionals $50, Supporters $75, Friends $125. RSVP by Aug. 10: (484) 764-9268.    Send article as PDF   

Aug. 18- Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Gun Buyback at Official Unlimited, 2331 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No questions asked. Turn in unloaded, working handguns & assault weapons for $75 gift card One per gun. For info: (215) 686-3530. Aug. 18- State Sen. Sharif Street hosts Summer BBQ at 7001 Brentwood Rd., 12-4 p.m. […]

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown distributes Free Produce Vouchers for low-income seniors at 1435 N. 52nd St., Registrations begin 9 a.m., distribution starts 10 a.m. For info: (215) 879-6615.    Send article as PDF   

Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Summer Soirée at Keenan’s N. Wildwood, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., 7-10 p.m. Yachts $5,000, Sailboats $2,500, Paddleboats $1,000, General Admission $30. Payable to “Squilla for Council,” P.O. Box 37332, Phila., PA 19148 RSVP: events@lperrygroup.com. For info: (267) 275-2120.    Send article as PDF   

State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosts Frankford Community Day at Gambrel Plg., 1900 Wakeling St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For info: (215) 744-7901.    Send article as PDF