Feb. 19- City Commission candidate Kahlil Williams hosts Campaign Kickoff at Café Lift, 428 N 13th St., 5 p.m. For info: kahlil@kahlilforphilly.com. Feb. 19- 53rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Petition Party at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance. Donation $150. Light refreshments. Notary provided. For info: Janice Sulman (215) 470-7542. Feb. […]

City Commission candidate Omar Sabir is hosted Reception by Lawyers for Sabir at Cleary, Losem & Trigiani, 325 Chestnut St., Su. 200, 5-7 p.m.    Send article as PDF   

State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Rose Plg., 1300 N. 75th St., 10 a.m.-12 m. Applying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews. Parents/guardians must attend. To register: Donna (215) 879-6625.    Send article as PDF   

IUPAT DC21 hosts “Justice for Joe Doc Beef & Beer Fundraiser” at 2980 Southampton Rd., 7-10 p.m. Live Q&A with Joe Doc’s attorney. No cost to attend, but donate what you can! Payable to “Joseph J. Dougherty Legal Defense Fund,” 12325 Academy Rd., P.O. Box 3, Phila., PA 19154. For info: Jim Moran (215) 301-2633 […]

Councilmanic candidate Justin DiBerardinis hosts Campaign Announcement & Kickoff Party at Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., 3-6 p.m. Karaoke by Dr. Thunder. Petitions available. Free, with cash bar. For info: (215) 326-9626 or info@justinforphilly.com.    Send article as PDF   

State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. hosts Shrimp-A-Palooza at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 7-11 p.m. All-you-can-eat shrimp + buffet & beer. Friends $40, Table of 10 $350 (Tables must be reserved by Feb. 5. Payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr.,” 121 S. Broad St. 4th fl., Phila., PA 19107. For info: Andrea andrea@RittenhousePolitical.com. […]

State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Sweet Union Bapt. Ch., 1536 N. 59th St., 10 a.m.-12 m. Applying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews. Parents/guardians must attend. To register: Donna (215) 879-6625.    Send article as PDF   

Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Lunch Reception for friends, 12-2 p.m. Free for you & your guest. Candidates welcome. RSVP: (215) 695-6555.    Send article as PDF   

African Nat’l Congress hosts 107th Birthday Celebration at Mt. Airy United Fellowship Ch., 701 W. Johnson St., 2-4:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Light refreshments. For info: (610) 565-8725.    Send article as PDF