Bridge games planned for seniors

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks will offer friendly bridge games for senior adults May 23 at the Ridgeland Recreational Center. Sign in by 12:45 p.m. for the 1 p.m. games. All are welcome.

Reserve your spot by Tuesday by calling Lynda at (601) 856-6876.

Seminar focuses on life care planning

Chateau Ridgeland senior living community, 745 S. Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, will host a senior-focused seminar on life care planning from 10-11 a.m. Thursday. Topics addressed: selecting a care giver, knowing when you need help, starting the conversation, more.

To R.S.V.P., or for details, call (601) 956-1331.

Take simulator test flight Saturday

Visit the Natchez Trace Bandits Model Aviation Club radio controlled model aircraft display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland and take a simulator test flight. The display will be near Cache and Hearron Fine Gifts and adjacent to the Clock Tower.

Auditions set for Mississippi Girlchoir

The Mississippi Girlchoir has set auditions for its 2013-14 season for girls entering grades 3-12. Auditions will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdayand 3-5 p.m. June 4 at the MGC office, 1991 Lakeland Drive, Suite M, in Jackson.

Audition fee is $25. Details, msgirlchoir.org or (601) 981-9863.

20th-century dolls on display

The Flora Depot Museum on Main Street is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. View the collection of early 20th-century dolls and other historical artifacts.

Dragon Boat Regatta coming up

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosts its fifth annual Dragon Boat Regatta Saturday on the Ross Barnett Reservoir at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland.

Weeklong festivities culminate on race day when teams of 25 race head-to-head in 40-foot long boats. Spectators are welcome, with food vendors and a free Kids Zone on site.

Details, paddlesontherez.com.

Poets to meet at Belhaven center

Local poets will gather for inspiration and encouragement at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Belhaven University Student Center. New members are welcome.

Details, (601) 664-2194.

Magnolia Meltdown set for May 25

Magnolia Meltdown 2013 5K run/walk, 10K run and Kids’ 1-mile fun run will be held beginning at 7 a.m. May 25 on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic Community Health Clinic.

Register at magnoliameltdown.racesonline.com.