Here’s what’s going on this week in South Mississippi

Fundraising events for charitable and community organizations highlight this week’s entertainment options.

Thursday, the Steps Coalition fundraiser titled “Stress Free Mind — Happy Heart,” an interactive and research-based forum in which meditation, yoga and myofascial release are used to decrease heart disease and stress, will begin at 5:30 p.m. with wine and cheese, followed by the program from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. A $10 donation is requested but is not required.

The forum will feature medical practitioners with the latest research to demonstrate and teach the methods and help participants to perform the techniques.

Kay Denault of the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi will host a writing exercise to help integrate the three methods into the participants’ lives.

Guest presenters in the meditation segment are Dr. Liana Rodriguez, internal medicine, and David Painter, yoga teacher.

Presenters in the yoga segment are Hope Landis, nurse practitioner and yoga teacher, and Moira Anderson, yoga teacher.

Presenters in the myofascial release segment are Jackie Castro-Cooper, master of physical therapy, and Ophelia Abrahams, occupational therapist.

Sponsorship levels are available for this event. Details/sponsorship: 435-3113, ext. 301.

Ocean Springs to Biloxi

On Saturday, the Fifth annual Pink Paddle Kayak Race will begin at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club and end at the Biloxi Yacht Club. Registration will end at 9 a.m., followed by the skipper’s meeting at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $40 before the day of the race and $50 on Saturday. A pink paddle T-shirt, breakfast items, goodie bags, poolside party, prizes and more are included with participation. The benefit is hosted by the Biloxi Yacht Club’s Ladies Auxiliary. Details: 806-5129 or 257-9459.

This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 12:01 AM with the headline "Here’s what’s going on this week in South Mississippi."