The Direct Marketing Association of Detroit is hosting a mixer on March 3, 6 pm, at Motor City Casino (Amnesia). Special guest Jason Oates, Chief Business Officer of LiveIntent, will speak about people-based marketing, explain its nuances and talk about the tools and services necessary to navigate this growing marketing approach.  This event is free for DMADetroit members, $10 advance purchase non-members and $20 at the door for non-members.  Click here to register.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church is hosting two Empty Bowls events to raise awareness to fight hunger and care for those in need through Cass Community Social Services.  The first event will be at Eastern Market (Shed 5) on Friday, March 4, 5:30-11 pm.  Soups, bread, cheese, wine and beer are being offered from Detroit-area businesses.  Entertainment will be provided.  Donations of $30 in advance or $40 at the door will benefit CCSS.  The second event will be at Assumption Center in St. Clair Shores on Sunday, March 6, 4-6 pm.  Area restaurants will provide soup and handmade bowls from Sugar Hill Clay for each guest. Gospel music will be provided by The Ambassadors, a group of previously homeless men from Cass. The minimum donation is $10.  Contact Bonnie Mellos at 313-410-7177 or Assumption Center at 586-779-6111 for additional information or to learn about volunteering.  Click here for tickets to either event and to check out the online Celebrity Bowl Auction.