Get ready to turn up the heat on heart health awareness this month with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chi Tau Omega chapter of Newton and Rockdale counties as it hosts "Steppin' for Stroke" Friday, Feb. 6, at Marshalls Sports Bar and Grill in Conyers followed by the Go Red for Women Fashion Show on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. at The Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Lithonia.

On Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30-7 p.m.,"Steppin for Stroke" will collect a $5 donation at the door to benefit the American Heart Association. Attendees will learn new line dances under the instruction of Terronce “TJ” Estelle and One Step Above.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. the free Go Red for Women Fashion Show aims to increase awareness about heart disease in women and features both youth and adult models who will wear red in support of the fight against heart disease in women; informational literature pertaining to heart disease will also be distributed.

To learn more about heart health, visit www.goredforwomen.org. For information on upcoming community events sponsored by Chi Tau Omega,  visit www.chitauomega.com.