'Uncle Pete with Kids'
The Rainbow Theatre at Slayton House presents this interactive musical celebration for children and their families at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, at 10451 Twin Rivers Road. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Information: 410-730-3987.
Give blood
A blood drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way. For registration and information, call 410-530-5278 or email karenmacf@gmail.com. Walk-ins accepted.
Art exhibits
•The photography exhibits "Honoring Women of the World: In Commemoration of International Women's Day" by Ann von Lossberg and "The Natural World" by Marie McGing and John Hossli will be on view through Saturday, March 29, in the Bill White Room at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Information: 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883.
•The works of Artists' Gallery's members and regional artists will be on view through Friday, March 28, at the American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle in Columbia. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. The gallery is also open by appointment. Information: 410-740-8249 or artistsgallerycolumbia.com.
Softball
The Inter-Village Co-Rec Softball League seeks players 19 and older, especially couples and women, from all villages in Columbia. The league is slow-pitch, noncompetitive softball played Sunday afternoons at Wilde Lake Middle School fields from early May to August. Athletic skill is not required. The goal is to have fun in a relaxing social setting. Everyone plays. A league-wide picnic and awards program concludes the season. To register, call Morse Solomon at 410-461-6712 or email mbsolomon@verizon.net. Information: cindylarue.com.
Around town
Zumba classes The Long Reach Community Association offers Zumba classes from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The class includes Latin and international music with a workout combining strength and resistance training with dance moves. Information: 410-730-8113.
English club The Howard County Public Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, offers Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club, an opportunity for those who speak English as a second language to practice English in a group setting. It meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 410-313-7850.
Wii Club The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks offers a Wii Club for those 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way. The first game is free. Information: 410-313-7213.
Single Again Changing Focus: Single Again, a nonprofit program for adults who are separated, widowed or in the process of divorce, provides weekly presentations and small-group discussions in a confidential, comfortable atmosphere. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle. An orientation for new members is offered at 6:30 p.m. Information: changingfocus.org.
Food addicts recovery An informational and support meeting for those suffering from food addiction, food obsession, obesity, bulimia or undereating will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays at Harper House, 5495 Cedar Lane, Suite 1. Free. Information: 443-285-2603.
Singles social The Phoenix Cultural Singles Group, a Columbia social group for those 50 and older, meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sundays at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place in the Oakland Mills Village Center. Coffee, tea and a light snack are served. The group plans events and trips. Information: 410-997-0739.
Chair yoga The East Columbia 50+ Center at the East Columbia branch of the Howard County Public Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, offers chair yoga, an introduction to yoga aimed at easing the pain of arthritis, reducing fatigue and improving circulation and breathing, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations: 410-313-7680.
Also at the 50+ Center:
Tax assistance Make an appointment with an AARP tax specialist through April 2.
Age Well Exercise Classes with Joyce DiTomaso will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost for an eight-week session is $35.
Belly dance class Learn hip movements, stretches, arm and hand techniques, and veil dancing at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The first class is free, then a monthly fee is due.
Creative writing Beginner and advanced classes will be held Fridays. Cost is $116.
Harmonize exercise Classes are held at 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Monthly fee.
Yoga Classes will be offered at 11 a.m. Mondays and 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $24 per month.
Chess club A group for novice and veteran players meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Free.
Movie time View newly released DVD movies on a big screen at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free.