Savage/North Laurel

Lecture series

The annual Fall History Lecture Series at Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road in Laurel, features historian Sara Walser at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. She will talk about her great-grandfather who was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. Free. Information: 301-377-7817 or pgparks.com.

Museum Day

Annual Museum Day features free admission on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road in Laurel. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: 301-377-7817 or pgparks.com.

Art exhibit

"Sara Steele: Watercolors" Exhibit is on view through Nov. 30 in the Himmelfarb Gallery at Tai Sophia Institute, 7750 Montpelier Road in Laurel. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 410-888-9048.

Laurel Park history

"And They're Off! 100 Years at Laurel Park," a centennial exhibit at the Laurel Museum, explores the history and racing highlights of Laurel Park and the track's impact on the community. The museum is at 817 Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Fun at the library

"Picture Book Parade!" for children ages 2-5 with an adult will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Savage branch of the Howard County Public Library. "Pajama Time," when children may wear pajamas and bring teddy bears and blankets, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The branch is at 9525 Durness Lane in Laurel. Information: 410-880-5980.

Around town

Volunteers needed The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, with the Community Emergency Response Network, is recruiting for nonprofit agencies. Information: 410-715-3179.