Soccer registration

Registration is open for the coed Elkridge Youth Organization spring soccer program for ages 4-18. Late registration ends Tuesday, 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 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Ellicott City Senior Center for free blood pressure readings by a registered nurse. Information: 410-313-1425.

Brain fitness Robin Zahor leads a class on how to keep the mind sharp using techniques designed to keep the brain in top shape. 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free. Information: 410-313-1400.

'Finding Your German Roots' Genealogy class led by Bill Amos will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 14, at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Free. Information: 410-313-1400.

Luncheon A catered lunch to celebrate the arrival of spring, featuring music by the Joint Venture Quartet, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Ellicott City Senior Center. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations suggested, space is limited. 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.