'Roads to Rails: The Thomas Viaduct'
Exhibit opening on Saturday, July 3, and continuing through Nov. 7 at the B&O; Railroad Museum, 2711 Maryland Ave. in Ellicott City, explains how the viaduct was built and contains images and pictures of the viaduct in use. Visitors can also learn about Phillip Thomas, president of the B&O; Railroad for whom the bridge is named, and the engineer, Benjamin Latrobe. The viaduct, which spans the Patapsco River in Relay, was completed July 4, 1835. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Information: 410-461-1945.
'Stitches in Time/Threads of Change: An Exhibition of Maryland Community Quilts'
Exhibit opens Friday, July 2, at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave. and continues through March 31. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 2, and features the unveiling of the "Banneker Historical Quilt," a project more than five years in the making. Free. Information: 410-887-1081.
Soccer
Registration is under way for the Elkridge Youth Organization fall soccer program for players ages 4-18. Games will be played at Rockburn Park. There are no tryouts required and all players will get substantial playing time. Regular registration ends Wednesday, June 30; late registration ends Aug. 15. Go to eyosports.org to register and more information.
Day camp
Glen Mar United Methodist Church will offer eight nondenominational day camps for elementary school-age children at 4701 New Cut Road. The different camps run Monday, June 28, through Aug. 6, and offer outdoor exploration, summer sports and science experimentation. Registration and information: 410-465-4995, ext. 212, or glenmarumc.org.
'Much Ado About Nothing'
Performances by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will be held through July 11 at Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane. Shows at 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $25, $23 for seniors, $15 for students younger than 25, and free for those 18 and under with a paying adult. Tickets and information: 866-811-4111 or chesapeakeshakespeare.com.
Civil War exhibit
"Civil War: The Maryland Story," an exhibit highlighting the presidential election of 1860, continues through Sunday, June 27, at the B&O; Railroad Museum, 2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 2-12 and free for children younger than 2. Information: 410-461-1945 or ecborail.org.
Seeking coaches
The Ellicott City Patriots Youth Football & Cheer Program is looking for volunteers to serve as head coaches, assistant coaches, stunt coaches, dance coaches, gymnastics coaches, fitness trainers and competition-level coaches. Information: Linda Lagala-Spano, 410-461-1225, or linda3athome@msn.com.
Around town
Fundraiser Annual crab cake dinner, with two sides, lettuce and tomato, tartar sauce, roll and butter and dessert, will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 9 at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. $15 per person. Information: 410-313-1425.
Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, for free blood pressure readings administered by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425.
Chess The Elkridge branch of the Howard County Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome. Information: 410-313-7723.
English conversation The Miller branch of the Howard County Library, 9421Frederick Road, Ellicott City, offers "Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club." It's a chance for those for whom English is a second language to practice speaking and understanding English in a group setting. The club meets at 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Register with the library before your first meeting. Information: 410-313-1950.
Piano lessons Diane Waslick offers half-hour lessons at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, by appointment. Cost is $28 per session. Information: 410-313-1400.
Kiwanis meets The Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at 3300 Norberts Way. Information: 410-418-8218 or ellicottcitykiwanis.com.