* Today: Bark for Life, First Tennessee Pavilion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1-mile walk, activities for pets and their owners to benefit American Cancer Society; $20 registration fee for dog/human team includes bandana for dog and T-shirt for owner; $25 per team at the gate. events.cancer.org/chattanoogabark or 855-2778.
August
2 Pack the Park for Polio, AT&T Field, 7:15 p.m., Lookouts vs. West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, $4, sponsored by area Rotary Clubs to benefit Rotary’s Polio Plus program. 320-0384.
14 Artini, The Chattanoogan, 6-8 p.m., silent art auction to benefit American Red Cross, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 265-3455.
28 16th annual Southern Brewers Festival, downtown Chattanooga, hosted by Big River Grille & Brewing Works, 2 p.m.-midnight, benefits Kids on the Block; $15 in advance, $20 at gate; VIP party on the pier: $75 in advance, $125 per couple in advance. www.southernbrewersfestival.com
* Star Night, Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St., 6 p.m., dinner, dancing and concert by Trisha Yearwood to benefit Siskin Children’s Institute; $250 for full evening, $100 for concert and after-party only. 648-1707. www.siskin.org
* Mud Run, Greenway Farms, 9 a.m., jump hurdles, navigate mud pit in 5K muddy obstacle course to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, $150 per team of five. www.chattanoogamudrun.com or call 756-0507.
September
11 Gallery Hop, self-guided tour of 30 downtown artists’ studios and galleries, 2-9 p.m., benefits Association for Visual Arts, meet local artists, refreshments served. www.avarts.org/galleryhop
25Bluegrass Bands and Helping Hands, First Presbyterian Church recreation place, 510 S. Tibbs Road, Dalton, Ga., 5 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 adults and $10 students at the gate, free for age 12 and under, benefit for unemployed North Georgians. 706-264-6950.
26 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, McKenzie Arena, 11:30 a.m. registration, 2 p.m. 5K starts, 2:45 p.m. 1-mile fun run/walk starts. chattanoogaraceforthecure.com
October
2 Boardwalk Bash, Chattanooga Convention Center, music by The Embers, benefits American Lung Association in Tennessee. 629-1098.
8 “Are You Smarter Than a Girls Inc. Girl,” The Mill, 7 p.m., $50, annual Girls Inc. Blast Off benefit includes silent auction, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. www.girlsincchattblog.com
* Banana Ball, Chattanooga Zoo, 8-11 p.m., special guest is Jack Hanna. 697-1339.
8-9 Camp Out To Stamp Out Family Homelessness, First Tennessee Pavilion, $25 per person, $10 groups of five or more, bring a tent or box in which to sleep, benefits Interfaith Homeless Network. 756-3891.
16 Club Lib, The Public Library, 7-11 p.m., fundraiser features Here Come the Mummies, for tickets check www.clublibevent.com
25 Scared Pink, Loose Cannon Studio, 1800A Rossville Ave., $40 per person, $300 for table for eight, costume party benefits Pennies for Vicki breast cancer organization. 326-3000.