Soccer registration

Registration is open for the coed Elkridge Youth Organization spring soccer program for players ages 4-18. Regular registration ends Jan. 31, and late registration ends Feb. 28. There are no tryouts required and all players receive substantial playing time. For registration or information, go to eyosports.org or send an e-mail with EYO in the subject field to eyosoccer@verizon.net.

Train garden

The "Holiday Festival of Trains," presented by the B&O Railroad Museum, will be on display through Jan. 30 at 2711 Maryland Ave. The exhibit features a custom-built, O-scale model train layout. In addition to the museum's permanent HO layout, Thomas the Tank Engine G-scale and O-scale Crazy Train layouts are on display. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors 60 and older, $3 for children 2-12, free for B&O members. Information: 410-461-1945.

Youth dance

The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department's Junior Firefighters will sponsor a "Winter Wonderland" dance for ages 9-15, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 22 at the firehouse, 6275 Old Washington Road. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Food and beverages will be for sale. Information: 410-761-6633, option 5 or http://www.elkridgevfd.org.

Quilt exhibit

"Stitches in Time/Threads of Change: An Exhibition of Maryland Community Quilts" 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.

Around town

Home safety care Program on safety concerns and precautions for the elderly and home care and its affordability takes place at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Camera club Bring your camera and photos to share at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Willie Morrison gives photo tips.

Musical showcase 2010 Senior Idol winner Louis Redd performs at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Genealogy Bill Amos leads a class on how to find information about your family history at 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Brain fitness Instructor Robin Zahor teaches participants ways to keep the mind sharp at 11 a.m. Jan. 20 at Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Exercise classes Zumba Gold classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through March 16 at Ellicott City Senior Center. 18 classes, $99. (No class Jan. 17 and Feb. 21).

Yoga classes Designed for the novice, these classes take place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through March 16 at Ellicott City Senior Center. 18 classes, $99. (No class on Jan. 17 and Feb. 21).

Dance to the Hits Learn and practice choreography at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 17 at Ellicott City Senior Center. 20 classes, $109.

Exercise program A stroke exercise program will be held 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. Information: 410-313-1425.

Table tennis Play pingpong from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Cards Play pinochle from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Billiards Play pool from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Needlework club Bring knitting, sewing or needlework projects and supplies to the Ellicott City Senior Center at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Free.

Workshop Madline Taylor hosts a journaling workshop at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Movies Afternoon screenings take place at 12:45 p.m. Fridays at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Cost is $1.

Shutterbugs Camera club meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Ellicott City Senior Center. Free.

Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center 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.

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.