Science and art
Lynn Roberts will speak on how science and art are related at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the American Association of University Women's monthly meeting at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road. Light refreshments will be served. Information: howardcounty-md.aauw.net.
Youth dance
The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department's Junior Firefighters sponsor a Valentine's dance for ages 9-15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at 6275 Old Washington Road. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Food and beverages, including pizza, corn dogs, pretzels, nachos, candy, water and sodas will be for sale. Information: 410-761-6633 or go to elkridgevfd.org.
Soccer registration
Registration is open for the coed Elkridge Youth Organization spring soccer program for ages 4-18. Late registration ends Feb. 28. No tryouts are required, and all players receive substantial playing time. Games are played at Rockburn and Waterloo parks. Registration or information: eyosports.org or send an email with "EYO" in the subject field to eyosoccer@verizon.net.
Around town
Blood pressure screenings Stop in from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center for free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425.
Genealogy class Presented by Bill Amos from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Ellicott City Senior Center, this session tells how to examine courthouse records to see the types of information available for family research. Information: 410-313-1425.
Brain fitness Instructor Robin Zahor will show how to keep the mind sharp using techniques designed to keep the brain in top form and improve cognitive performance at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Ellicott Senior Center. Information: 410-313-1425.
English conversation The Miller branch of the Howard County Public Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, offers "Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club," 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.