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. Friday, July 9, at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. $15 per person. Information: 410-313-1425.

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. Late registration ends Aug. 15. Go to eyosports.org to register and more information.

'Roads to Rails: The Thomas Viaduct'

Exhibit running 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 continues through March 31 at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave. The "Banneker Historical Quilt," a project more than five years in the making, is the centerpiece of the exhibit. Information: 410-887-1081.

'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.

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

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.