Maryland historian Dan Toomey will visit the Ellicott City B&O Railroad Museum, 2711 Maryland Ave., at Main Street, at 2 p.m. Saturday to speak about the Civil War.
His lecture, "The War Came By Train," concludes the 10th anniversary of the living history program and exhibit, "Civil War: The Maryland Story." The event is not recommended for children younger than 7 years old.
The Ellicott City B&O Railroad station is the oldest in the United States.
Admission is $5; $4 for seniors. Children ages 2-12 pay $3.
Information: 410-461-1945.
Senior center to celebrate 20 years
The Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, will hold a free 20th anniversary celebration and open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21.
Entertainment is planned at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. There will be a cake-cutting at 1 p.m. The Irishman's Chorale will perform at 2 p.m.
Information: 410-313-1400.
Around Town
Cheerleading, Football -- The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting registration for Elkridge Hurricanes Flag and Tackle football and cheerleading. Practice begins in August at Elkridge Landing Middle School. The season runs through mid-November. Flag football for ages 5-6 costs $85; tackle football for ages 7-14 costs $160. Cheerleading for ages 5-14 costs $125. Tackle football participants are placed on teams based on age and weight. Early registration is advised. Jean Shea, 410-313-4626; text telephone, 410-313-4665. To register: 410-313-PARK or www.hcrp sports.com.
Kiwanis Club -- Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City, a volunteer service organization, meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Kiwanis-Wallas Building, 3300 Norbert's Way, Ellicott City. Everyone is welcome. 410-418-8218, or www.ellicottcitykiwanis.com.
Teen 'zine -- The Miller branch library's Teen 'Zine program, in which youths ages 13-17 can contribute to a new online newsletter written by teens for teens, invites participants to meet at the library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow. To start, attend a meeting or make an appointment with the library's teen specialist. Registration is not needed. www. hclibrary.org/teenzine.
Free bridge, knitting -- The Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center sponsors a bridge group from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; pinochle meets from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Those who attend are invited to bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. Donations are accepted for the snack fund.
