Memorial Health Care System Foundation will host the eighth annual Pink! Gala, an annual fundraiser for breast cancer research, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The $200 standard tickets include cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. Patron tickets are available for $250 and include a pre-party invitation, valet parking, premium seating, and table-side bar service. Tables of eight can also be reserved. Visit www.memorial.org/pink or call 423-495-PINK for more information.
Preparations are being made for the annual Chatti Gras fundraiser for Chattanooga-area Catholic schools. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center. Dinner, music, dancing, and a silent auction are planned for the Mardi Gras–themed evening. Tickets are now on sale at Chattigras.com or in the Notre Dame, OLPH, and St. Jude school offices for $75. Contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481 to donate auction items or to learn more.