Howard County Center for the Arts is holding registration for its visual and performing arts programs April 12 through June 13. Adult courses include beginner watercolor painting, sumi painting and knitting. Youth courses for ages 5-12 include creating comics and cartoons, and best of Broadway. Brochures are available for pickup at 8510 High Ridge Road or go to hocoarts.org. Information: 410-313-2787 or go to the Web site.