Chattanooga good-cause calendar and upcoming fundraisers

Friday, January 1, 1904

To be included* Calendar: Email items to Karen Nazor Hill at khill@timesfreepress.com and Susan Pierce at spierce@timesfreepress.com by Monday before the Sunday it appears. Include event name, date, hours, location, ticket price and phone.* Photo layouts: Email four to six photos with left to right identifications to spierce@timesfreepress.com. Include event name, location and who fundraiser benefited.* Contact: Susan Pierce at 757-6284.

June

15 Pancake Breakfast, Applebee's, 2219 Battlefield Parkway, 8-10 a.m., $5, benefits 100 Black Men's support of scholarships and leadership development programs at Ridgeland High School. eoglesbyjr@bellsouth.net

22 Dancing With the Stars Chattanooga, Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St., 8 p.m., $20-$150, benefits Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. Eight local dancers compete for mirror ball trophy; special appearance by Tony Dovolani of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." 697-3828.

27 Scenic City Women's Praise Breakfast, Chattanooga Convention Center, 7-9 a.m., $20, author Mary Whelchel is guest speaker, benefits Scenic City Women's Network. 423-698-6262.

29 Five-Course Dinner, Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., 7 p.m., $75, benefits gallery's mission to promote art among the underprivileged population. 521-4707.

July

3 Star-Spangled Supper, Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., dinner served 5:30-7 p.m. followed by CSO pops concert and fireworks. Tickets are $50 adults, which includes Sugar's barbecue and sides, dessert and two drink tickets. Tickets are $10 for ages 12 and under, which includes hot dogs and chips and dessert. Bring lawn chair for concert seating. 267-8534.

9 Ron Clark Training, Brainerd BX, corner of North Terrace and Belvoir Avenue, 9 a.m.-noon, free, reservations required. Ron Clark, Disney Teacher of the Year and author of "The Essential 55," leads seminar for parents, teachers and nonprofits on how to get kids excited about learning. Sponsored by On Point and the I-Zone. To register: www.liveonpoint.org or 899-9188, ext. 110.

August

17 Chattanooga Mud Run, Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road, 9 a.m., $250 for team of five, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. www.chattanoogamudrun.com.

September

7 StarNight, Chattanooga Convention Center, 6 p.m. cocktail reception followed by dinner, performance by Wilson Phillips and dancing to benefit Siskin Children's Institute, $250 per person. www.siskin.org/starnight.

19 Purse Auction, Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St., 11 a.m., $40, benefits Salvation Army. Bid on purses filled with jewelry, cosmetics, gift certificates, trips and more. 756-1023.