Genealogical help

The Howard County Genealogical Society offers a free help desk at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Howard County Library's Miller branch, 9421 Frederick Road. Research help is available. Information: 410-480-3250.

Exhibitions

•"Personal Geographies: Maps as Art" and "No Boundaries" will be on display in Galleries I and II through Friday, April 24, at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 410-313-2787.

•"New Works by Alison Menke" are on view through Sunday, April 26, at Still Life Gallery Fine Art and Custom Framing, 8173 Main St. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Information: 410-461-1616 or stilllifegallery.net.

Ellicott City Senior Center

These events take place at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, 410-313-1421:

Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays for free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425.

Senior safety Pfc. Andre Lingham of the Howard County Police Department will discuss current scams and safety concerns at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14.

Ask the Pharmacist Don Hamilton will provide the latest information on medications at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27. Bring questions, drug lists or prescription containers to discuss concerns.

Also at the center:

'B' Games Play Bunco, Brainbusters, Baggo and Wii Bowling at 10 a.m. Mondays.

Mah-jongg 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Needlework Club 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays.

Piano lessons Tuesdays through Thursdays. Cost is $30 per half-hour session.

Men's forum A support group featuring discussion on current events, news, finance and more meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.