Chattanooga good-cause calendar and upcoming fundraisers

Sunday, September 1, 2013

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

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. siskin.org/starnight.

• Doggie Paddle, Warner Park pool, 1254 E. Third St., noon-3 p.m., $10 per pooch includes goody bags while supplies last, benefits McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center. 423-305-6500.

12 Barnyard Auction, Chattanooga Choo Choo, 5:30 p.m. doors open for viewing, 6:30 dinner followed by auction, $40, benefits Executive Women International's scholarship fund for single mothers. 265-0187.

13 Pearl White Gala, Chattanooga Convention Center, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show featuring Andre Ward and Johnny Gill with opener Mocha Renaissance Band, $65 and $85. 1-855-To-MOCHA.

14 Dare to Dance, Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St., 7 p.m., $55, $75 and $125 per person, $600 VIP table of four, benefits Kidney Foundation. 423-265-4397.

19 Purse Auction, Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St., 11 a.m., $40, benefits Salvation Army. Bid on purses filled with jewelry, cosmetics, gift certificates, trips and more. 756-1023.

20 Stein to Stem, Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St., 6:30 p.m. wine tastings, 7:45 p.m. chefs' dinner and wine auction, 9:30 p.m. Uncorked after-party, $200 individual, $375 couples, benefits Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation. 892-8309.

21 Taster's Luncheon, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway, 10 a.m. doors open, 11:30 a.m. buffet luncheon with fashion show by Coldwater Creek and Catherine's, $15, sponsored by Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha to benefit Walter Boehm Birth Defect Center. 266-5215 or 778-2222.

• Tennessee Whiskey Festival, First Tennessee Pavilion, 6-11 p.m., new event to benefit Hart Gallery. 423-521-4707.

24 First Things First Fall Banquet, Chattanooga Convention Center, 6 p.m., $75. Guest speakers are Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, the couple who inspired the movie, "The Vow." 423-267-5383.

28 Wine Over Water, Walnut Street Bridge, 5-8 p.m. rain or shine, $65 includes wine goblet to sample from 100 wines, benefits Cornerstones Inc. historic preservation. Must be 21 or older to attend. wineoverwater.org.

• Project Kickball Tournament, Warner Park softball fields, McCallie at Holtzclaw avenues, $250 team entry fee includes T-shirt for all team members, every team guaranteed two games. Teams may have nine to 15 members, minimum of three females on field at all times. Proceeds benefit Hamilton County Project Access, which provides free health care to the working poor. Maximum of 20 teams in tournament; to register: 622-2872.