Chattanooga good-cause calendar and upcoming fundraisers

Sunday, January 1, 1905

To be includedCalendar: Email items to 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@timesfree press.com. Include event name, location and who fundraiser benefited.Contact: Susan Pierce at 757-6284.

MAY

Today. AutoCross and Cruise-In, Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road, gates open 10 a.m., free to spectators, $30 entry fee to show or drive car in competition. Chattanooga chapter of Sports Car Club of America hosts timed obstacle course and cruise-in to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. 778-4146.

Thursday. Chattanooga's Voice, Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., 6 p.m. silent auction and hors d'oeuvres, 7 p.m. competition with 10 singers; $100 full event, $25 show only, benefits Chattanooga Theatre Centre. 267-8534.

23 Paws at Poblanos, 551 River St., 6-8 p.m., $20 per person includes Mexican cuisine and music by Bluesfrog & the Georgia Rhythm Crickets, benefits Wally's Friends spay/neuter program. 877-9966.

30 Bethany Christian Services dinner, The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St., 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Free dinner for adults only, donations will be taken. Speaker is Johnny Carr, author of "Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting." For reservations, call 423-622-7360.

June

1 Rock N Ride Festival, Mystery Dog Ranch, 975 Wooten Road, Ringgold, Ga., 3-11 p.m., $5 per person, $20 family of four or more. Horse and pony rides, Old West Town, children's games, gospel music at fundraiser for Hozho Therapeutic Equestrian Services Inc. www.hozhotherapeutic.org.

5 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.