APRIL
FRIDAY Women of Distinction Awards, Chattanooga Convention Center, 11:15 a.m., $70, benefits American Lung Association of Tennessee. 629-1098.
27 Wine and Pearls, The Mill, 1601 Gulf St., 6-9 p.m., $75, benefits The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation/Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Parkridge Medical Center. minniepearl.org/events.
28 Sophisticated Ladies & Gentlemen’s Hat Gala, River City Event Center, 3201 Wilcox Blvd., 4 p.m., $20. 521-7744.
29 Chocolate Fling, Pier 2, 209 Riverfront Parkway, 2 p.m., $25 in advance, chocolate dessert sampling to benefit Epilepsy Foundation. 634-1772.
MAY
1 Vision-Idea-Reality, The Chattanoogan, 11 a.m., $30, sponsorship levels $300, $500 and $1,000; benefits American Society of Women Accountants’ scholarship program. Call 756-5046, ext. 207, or email cdrinnon@twharch.com for space availability.