Mayor Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr. will deliver his State of the City address at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Detroit Opera House.

A limited number of tickets are available to the general public. Individuals interested in attending should call 313-224-4415 and leave name, mailing address and phone number. The community tickets will distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The first fund established to seed growth and opportunity in Detroit by awarding small businesses and entrepreneurs money to grow their businesses has been established in the memory of Colin Hubbell, Detroit native, local developer and the city's biggest fan. The Colin Hubbell Memorial Fundraiser will be held at the Majestic Café's Magic Stick and Garden Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 4-9 p.m.

The fund, managed through the University Cultural Center Association, will award small businesses and entrepreneurs seed money. Grants will be available to non-profit community organizations to build stronger neighborhoods and more sustainable communities. The grant program also includes a mentoring component that assists grantees with advice on marketing, financing, business resources and networking.

Potential grantees, including nearly 250 small businesses currently located in Midtown and another 12 opening in 2009, must submit a business plan for review by the advisory board as well as an outlined mid-year benchmark and final report. Information regarding the grant application process will be available at www.detroitmidtown.com on April 1.

For more information on the event, visit www.colinhubbell.org. To donate art for the silent auction raffle, contact Jill Ferrari at 313-461-7833 or at jferrari@co.wayne.mi.us.

A Roaring 20's theme is sure to make a memorable fundraising event to benefit patients at Josephine Ford Cancer Center.

The Jump, Jive and Wail Roaring 20's event, set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the historic and refurbished Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit, will benefit the Josephine Ford Cancer Center Catherine M. Price Cancer Relief Endowment. The fund assists cancer patients who lack the resources to cover their cancer treatment expenses.

The evening includes a cocktail reception and strolling dinner. Fox 2 news anchor Huel Perkins will serve as master of ceremonies.

Entertainment will be provided by The Rhythm Society Orchestra, a 15-piece orchestra specializing in true vintage swing music. The band was nominated for best Big Band/Swing artists at the Detroit Music Awards.

Roaring 20's festive attire is encouraged.

For further information on tickets or sponsorship contact Katie Groves at 313- 876-9237 or email her at kgroves1@hfhs.org.

Encouraging women to make smart choices about their health is one message the American Heart Association will relay during the Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb 25, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott in the Renaissance Center.

Metro Detroit's Go Red for Women movement began six years ago and continues to be a valuable campaign raising awareness about women and heart disease. This campaign has many features including educational programs, Go Red events and the anticipated luncheon in February. The luncheon features a fashion show, health screenings and a heart healthy lunch among other things. Since its inception, over 250 Go Red for Women luncheons have been held raising more than $15 million.

"By building awareness and educating other women we will be able to help prevent heart disease from hitting the woman we love," said Linda (Lin) Cummins, senior vice president of communications and government affairs for ArvinMeritor and chairwoman of the 2009 Go Red for Women Luncheon.

Other luncheon highlights include a silent auction and inspiring speakers.

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman, board certified cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center, who was recognized as one of America's Top Doctors for Women in the November 2008 issue of Women's Health Magazine.

Proceeds from the luncheon benefit education and research specific to women and heart disease. For ticket information, contact Tasheena Young at 248-936-5806.