Calling all artists
The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House is accepting applications for artists to exhibit their works for the 2016 season. Submission deadline is June 1. For an application, go to wildlake.org/events-programs/the-bernice-kish-gallery-at-slayton-house. Send the completed application to: Carole Black, Gallery Director, Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, Md. 21044 or email to gallery@wildlake.org.
Appraisals
The Village In Howard will host an Appraisal Road Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Oliver's Carriage House, 5410 Leaf Treader Way. Attendees may bring antique coins, silver, artwork, furniture, documents, china and jewelry for appraisals by Paradigm Experts. Registration is required for appraisals and spectators by calling 443-367-9043. The spectator fee is $12; $15 for guests and appraisal. Refreshments will be served. Information: thevillageinhowaard.org.
'Godspell'
Silhouette Stages presents the musical "Godspell" through Sunday, May 24, at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. The show will include modernized versions of the 1971 score, including the hit song "Day by Day." Performances take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17-$20. Information: 410-637-5289 or go to silhouettestages.com.
Art exhibit
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Artists' Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Bonita Glaser, Jing-Jy Chen, Deborah Hoeper, Denise Tarbell and Dr. Carl Segal, the founding members of the gallery. The exhibit is on display through Friday, May 29, at the American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. The gallery is also open by appointment. Information: 410-740-8249 or artistsgallerycolumbia.com.
Sports camps
The River Hill High School Boosters sponsors weekly summer camps at the school, 12101 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville. The camps begin June 15 and are designed to help young athletes improve fundamental skills. Times are 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 sports are offered, including football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track and field, cheerleading, weight training, wrestling and dance. Registration forms are available at the school or online at riverhill.org. Information: 410-313-7120 or email Brian Van Deusen at bvandeusen@hcpss.org.
Around town
Yoga for People with Parkinson's The class, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, encourages correct alignment of the body to build strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and focus. Beginners are welcome. Free. Information: 410-313-7213.
Wii Club The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks offers a Wii Club for those 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way. The first game is free. Information: 410-313-7213.
Single Again Changing Focus: Single Again, for adults who are separated, widowed or in the process of divorce, provides weekly presentations and small-group discussions in a confidential, comfortable atmosphere. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle. An orientation for new members is offered at 6:30 p.m. Information: changingfocus.org.
Food addicts recovery An informational and support meeting for those suffering from food addiction, food obsession, obesity, bulimia or undereating will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays at Harper House, 5495 Cedar Lane, Suite 1. Free. Information: 443-285-2603.
Zumba classes The Long Reach Community Association offers Zumba classes from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The class includes Latin and international music with a workout combining strength and resistance training with dance moves.Information: 410-730-8113.
English club The Howard County Public Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, offers Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club, an opportunity for those who speak English as a second language` to practice English in a group setting. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 410-313-7850.
Singles social The Phoenix Cultural Singles Group, a Columbia social group for those 50 and older, meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sundays at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place in the Oakland Mills Village Center. Coffee, tea and a light snack are served. The group plans events and trips. Information: 410-997-0739.
Chair yoga The East Columbia 50+ Center at the East Columbia branch of the Howard County Public Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, offers chair yoga, an introduction to yoga aimed at easing the pain of arthritis, reducing fatigue and improving circulation and breathing, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations: 410-313-7680.
Also at the 50+ Center:
Beginner creative writing Shana Johnson leads a class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, May 19, 26 and June 9. Cost is $86.
Floral design workshop Class will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18. Cost is $5.
Chess club A group for novice and veteran players meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Free.
Zumba Gold Classes with Kim Zanski take place at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Monthly fee.
Latin Jam Lori Anderson leads this fast-paced dance class at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Monthly fee.
Morning exercise Do light aerobics with O.H. Laster at 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Monthly fee.