FUNDRAISER: Cape Fear Heart Ball at the Wilmington Convention Center in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, celebrates the organization’s mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke and raises funds to support research and education. The red carpet rolls out for this black tie event — themed Heart of Gold — with a huge silent auction and cocktail reception. More than 450 guests representing the Cape Fear’s top business, medical, civic and social leaders will enjoy an exciting gourmet dinner, live auction and musical entertainment by Jack Jack 180 beginning at 7:30pm. WECT anchor Frances Weller will serve as event emcee.  The 2012 Cape Fear Heart Ball, chaired by Patricia Kusek of Kusek Financial Services, is one of the largest fundraising events for the American Heart Association. This year’s Heart Ball hopes to raise more than $145,000 to fight our nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. 6 p.m. Admission $150. For more information visit www.businessmadecasual.com or call 910.538.9270.