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10,000 participants needed for group hug

This Saturday, Detroit, its residents and fans alike will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most hugs at one time — the largest group hug.

Taking place at the Compuware headquarters at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit, the record-breaking attempt will begin at 7 p.m. during the city’s annual Winter Blast Festival.

More than 10,000 people will need to participate to break the current record, set in 2009 by Transylvania.

Inside Detroit, the driving force behind the Guinness record attempt, is a nonprofit company whose mission is to promote Detroit as a preferred destination to live, work and play.

Visit www.insidedetroit.org for more information.

‘Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All’

This week, Russell Simmons, the author of “Super Rich: A Guide To Having It All” and known as one of the richest figures in hip-hop, pioneering the music label Def Jam, will visit Detroit this Friday, Feb. 11 for a meet and greet book signing.

Simmons will visit Borders, located at 5601 Mercury Dr., Dearborn.

Also the author of the New York Times best seller, “Do You!” According to the event website, Simmons “uses his rare blend of spiritual savvy and street-smart wisdom to offer a new definition of wealth” in his newest release.

For more information, call 313-271-4441.

Annual chili cook-off, beer tasting and auction

On Sunday, Feb. 13, stop in the Corner Brewery, located on 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, for the second annual, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre chili cook-off, beer tasting and silent auction.

Beginning at noon and running until 3 p.m; the event will include a prize contest for the best chili, judged by local celebrities including John Fischer from Gratzi, chef Martin Contreras and local restaurant critic Julie Halpert.

The winner will be crowned the Civic Supreme Chili Master, according to AnnArbor.com.Tickets will be $20 and will include 10 chili tastings, five beer samplings, a silent auction and a take-home tasting glass.

Visit www.a2ct.org for more information.