Dan's Bar & Grill 7204 Asheville Hwy. (524-9303) Wed., Fri., & Sat.: Live music.

Electric Ballroom 1213 Western Ave. (525-6724) Parties every Thursday and Tuesday. All kinds of DJs. $3.

Fairbanks Roasting Room 607 Market St. (544-3090) Sat.: various music/ dance events. 3rd Sun.: Sanctus Goth dance, 10pm.

Fiction 214 W. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Fri.: DJ Trey and Funky James, $2 off w/ID. Sat.: DJ Slink. Wed.: Wild Wednesdays w/ DJ Tommy Ill, dance contest, $250 prize. Free until 10pm.

Macleod's 501 Market St. (546-2103) Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: Karaoke night.

New City Cafe 116 S. Central (544-0100) Jan. 23: Singer-songwriter night and open mic, 8pm.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 402 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (777-4770)

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJ Alfred, party hits. Wed.: Matt Hall acoustic, former lead singer of St. Somewhere, 9pm. Never a cover.

Cupid's Little Helper Comedy by Knoxvillian Mark Hatmaker. West Side Dinner Theater. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Dinner 6:45pm; show, 8:15pm. Thru Mar. 1. Call for pricing. (966-8768)

The Marriage of Bette and Boo It's a great year to see more surreal Durang, courtesy of Actors Co-op. Black Box Theatre, Homberg Drive. Thru Feb 22. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm. $12, $8 students and seniors. (523-0900)

The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite Classic Greek story in a contemporary, pan-African context. Clarence Brown Theater. Thru Feb 22. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. $5-$33. (974-5161)

Sylvia Modern romantic comedy about human and canine relations, by the Oak Ridge Playhouse. Feb. 21-March 2, $18.

The Templet William Shakespeare as a struggling Hollywood screenwriter, at the Clarence Brown Lab Theater. Feb. 20-23, and Feb. 2-March 1, 8pm. March 2, 2pm. Free, call 405-1137.

Killing Lincoln a one-man phantasmagoria, with puppets. Black Box Theatre, Feb. 24-25, 8pm. $5. Call 531-2490 for reservations.

Fiddler on the Roof Sunrise... sunset... sunrise... sunset... Bijou Theater Center. Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm; Sun. 2:30pm; Thru Feb 23. $16-$22, youth $8-$12. (523-4211)

Hubbard Dance Street Chicago at the Tennessee Theatre, presented by UT Cultural Actions Committee, Feb. 27, 8pm. $5 for students, $20 general. Call 974-5455 for info.

My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle in Knoxville, where she belongs. Presented by the Farragut Performing Arts Theatre at the Pellissippi St. Performing Arts Center, Feb. 28, 8pm.; March 1, 3 & 8pm.; March 2, 3pm. Tickets are $15, w/ senior and child discounts. Call 966-0366 for details.

The Praying Mantis The Roane State Playmakers perform a play of Victorian-era love and scandal. Not for all audiences. At the O'Brien Humanities Bldg., Feb. 27-March 1, March 6-8, 8pm. Call 882-4589 for info.

Sunsphere Shots One-man show by Daniel Roop, Black Box Theater, Feb. 28-March 1, 8pm. Call 523-0900 for tix.

Midwives based on the best-selling novel, Feb. 27-March 14, at Clarence Brown Theatre, call for showtimes, tix, and info, 974-5161.

Ut Cultural Attractions Series presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo, March 2; Pilobolus, March 3; Soweto Street Beat Dance Co., March 6; Marcel Marceau, March 10; Call 974-5455 for locations, times, and tix info.

Last Train to Nibroc by the Maryville College Theatre Department, March 6-8, 7:30pm.. $7.50, students are free. Call 981-8161 for info.

I'm Not Rappaport Two old guys on a park bench laugh and fight about life. Theatre Central. Thru Mar. 15. Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. $10. 936-2291 for info.

The Girl in the Boat Part of the New Play Festival, at the Black Box Theatre, shows are March 13-22. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm. Sun., 2pm. $12. Call for more info, 546-4280.

Self-Guided Video Tours of the Convention Ctr. will be offered the third Wednesday of each month, noon-4pm, by reservation only. Call 522-5669 to RSVP.

Business After Hours presented by and located at the Knoxville News-Sentinel, includes tours, Feb. 20, 5-7pm.

Faith Lodge in Oak Ridge will be holding a fundraising event Feb. 21, 11am.-7pm. $5 meals for adults, $2.50 for kids under 12. Proceeds benefit Masonic Officer's Association of E TN. Call 690-0211 for info.

Lecture: "And the GIs Came: WWII Vets and Education in Knoxville," will be the third annual Wilson Lecture, delivered by Kathryn St. Clair Ellis, on Friday, Feb. 21, at 3pm, in the Shiloh Room of the University Center.

Seed Swap Ijams Nature Center will be Feb 22, 1-4pm. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info.

Introduction to Self-Knowledge a video presentation featuring Prem Rawat about inner peace, will be Feb. 22 at UT Student Center, 6-7pm. Admission is free.

The Story of George Washington Carver will be at held at Pellissippi State, Hardin Valley Rd. campus, Feb 22, 8pm., and Feb 23, 2:30pm. The presentation was produced by WBIR's Bill Landry and features students from Austin-East. Call 694-6405 for info.

Canned Food Drive, in honor of Chicago, will be held at Regal Downtown West, Feb 27-28. Sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank. One lucky donor will win a free trip to Chicago. Call 521-0000 for details.

2nd Annual Style Exchange will be held at Stein Mart at Deane Hill and Farragut locations Feb 21-22, 10am-9pm, and Feb 23, 12noon-6pm. Donations support the Junior League of Knoxville's Bag a Bargain Sale on March 8. Call 584-4124 for info.

Invitational Choral Festival will be at at Pellissippi State, Hardin Valley Rd. campus, Feb. 27th, 2pm. All are welcome to attend the festival and stay for the singing clinic. Call 694-6405 for info.

Bowl For Kids Sake benefit for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tenn. Valley, will be held Feb. 27-March1 at Western Plaza Lanes. Other locations March 1 only. Call 523-2179 for details.

Pellissippi State Faculty Book Sale will be Feb 26-27, March 3-5 and 12-13 at various campuses. Proceeds fund Pellissippi's student scholarship programs. Sales are 9am.-6pm each day, call 694-6405 for locations and info.

Alzeimer's Association will hold a sign-up for the Safe Return Program, a nationwide system to return the mentally impaired to their homes, Feb 28, 12noon-3pm, at Wellington Place in Maryville. More info at 544-6288.

Spring into the Season, an educational gardening program, is Feb. 28-March 1, Gatlinburg Convention Center. 436-0500 for info.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be held at the Civic Coliseum, March 5-9. The Greatest Show on Earth. Shows will be at 7pm. March 5 -8, with matinees at 11am and 3pm. March 8. March shows will be 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are $14, $18, $24, $30. For tix, call 656-4444.

Career Fair will be in the McWherter Bldg, Pellissippi State (Hardin Valley Rd.), March 5, 9am-12:30pm. Sponsored by the Pellissippi St. Placement Office, call 694-6559 for info.

Walk Through the Wildflowers a slideshow of at spring flowers from the Smoky Mtns, will be presented at Pellissippi State Blount Center, March 7, 7pm. Admission is free, call 981-5333 to reserve a spot.

New Play Festival includes a Playwrite's Workshop March 8-9, 10am.-2pm. At the Candy Factory, $35. Also, Free Staged Play Readings, at Studio Three in the Candy Factory, March 7, 7:30pm., and March 8, 3pm.. and 7:30pm.

Free Vegetable Seed and Fertilizer for all income eligible residents of Knox Co., at various Community Action Committee Locations, thru June 30, 8:30am.-4pm. Mon-Fri. Call 546-3500 for locations and details.

South Doyle High will hold a Battle of the Bands and a Beauty or Beast Pageant, March 7, 6:30pm, in the auditorium, $5. Call 577-4475 for info.

St. Joseph School will hold an open house, March 9, 2-4pm. for info about St. Joe's program. Call 689-3424 for details.

Ramsey House Plantation will hold its Spring 2003 Benefit Fashion Show, 11:30am., at Cherokee Country Club. $30 a person, call 546-0745 for info.

East Tenn. Historical Society will hold a 10-year anniversary reception, with lectures and tours, March 13, 4pm., at the East Tenn History Center. For info, call 215-8824.

American Museum of Science and Energy 300 South Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge (576-3200) Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. $2-3. Thru May 4: Robot Zoo.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860) Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Feb. 28: Sevier Co. Juried Biennial Exhibition. March 7-May 24: Under the Influence: Faculty and Student Book Arts. March 7-April 19: Spring Faculty Invitational Exhibition.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Feb. 23: Annual Juried Exhibition Feb. 25-March 30 Historic Knoxville Landmarks and Vanishing Landscapes. Thru March 16 Hand-woven tapestries by Betsy Worden and clay art by Patricia Herzog. Watercolors by B. J. Clark and oil landscapes by Ruth Koh. Reception: March. 7, 5:30-8pm.

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm or by appointment. Ongoing: clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa 6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru March 31: Portraits (photos by Mark Mosrie).

Brazo 4 Market Sq. (524-7982). Mon.-Tues. 7am-3pm, Wed.-Sat. 7am-3pm and 4pm-12am. Thru Feb. 28: Sarah Nash.

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Ongoing exhibit: The East Tennesseans. Thru Mar. 16: Building for the Future: Highlights from 10 Years of ETHSM.

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture 1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon. 8:30am-8pm, Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Thru Mar. 4: Many Splendored: African Art in Regional Collections.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (637-3223) Call for hours. Thru Feb. 21: Eddie Davis (sculpture), Mark Wankel (paintings).

Hanson Gallery 5607 Kingston Pike (584-6097) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Sat. 1-5pm. Thru Mar. 25: Anne Blair Brown and Steven Forbes-DeSoule: New Works (oils and ceramics on theme of food.) Champagne Thursday Nite Feb. 6, 5:30-8pm.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm. Thru. Apr. 30: Multimedia, photos, oils and watercolor by regional artists.

Knoxville Museum of Art 1050 World's Fair Park Dr. (525-6101) Tues.-Thurs.:10am-5pm; Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm. $5, youth 17 and under free. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. (etching by John Wilson). Extended thru May 26: Richard Jolley: Sculptor of Glass. Thru Apr. 27: A Century of Progress: Twentieth Century Painting in Tennessee. Thru May 4: Works on Paper from the KMA Collection (Trees).

Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., 3rd floor, Chapel Room (523-7543) Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm.

Maryville College Fine Arts Center Art Gallery Maryville College campus Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. Thru Feb. 28: Ceramic artwork by Frank and Polly Ann Martin.

Frank H. McClung Museum 1327 Circle Park, University of Tennessee (974-2144) Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Permanent Exhibit: Geology & the Fossil History of Tenn. Thru May 18: The World Moves—We Follow: Celebrating African Art.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 119 S. Central St., in the Old City. (637-2800) Tues.-Wed. 2-9pm, Thurs.-Fri. 2-10pm, Sat. 12-10pm. Thru Feb: Stained glass by Laura McQuitty and beaded jewelry by David and Jan Brown. Underground an eclectic collection of works from different artists.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Thru Feb. 28: A1LabArts exhibition, Underground.

Smoky Mountain Glassmasters' Group 404 Eleventh St., peach Victorian house. (633-5122) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-1pm. Ongoing: Stained glass art featuring fused glass art by Patricia Mortenson.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru Feb. 28: David Underwood, photographs, and John Stockdale, paintings.

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113, 525-4671, 789-5530) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-10pm. Thru-Mar. 1: Musings (paintings, photos and sketches by Kim Baxter).

The Twisted Vessel Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Thru March 22 Ceramic pieces by Michael Lambert.

University of Tenn. College of Law Cumberland Ave. (974-9252) Call for hours. Thru-July: Images of Human Rights Portfolio (art from South Africa).

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitts. (483-2001) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-8pm. Thru-Feb. 28: Denise May (jewelry) and Gene Stevens (photos).

Walters State Community College Art Gallery in library, Morristown. (587-3087) Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8:30pm, Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 9am-1pm, Sun. 1:30-5:30pm.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm at the Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Coffee House; third Thursday of each month, 8pm at Barnes & Noble. For more info email [email protected].

Smoky Mountain Storytelling Festival will be held at Grand Hotel Convention Center and Smoky Mountain Jubilee Theater in Pigeon Forge, Feb. 27 thru March 2. Admission is free. Call 429-7350 for info.

Write in the Corner Where You Are: Sunday Afternoons for Writers and Readers will feature Laura J. Underwood, 2pm., Feb. 23, at E. TN Historical Ctr., downtown. For more info call 215-8723.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Jayne Raperelli will sing Finding Our Way: Journeys Across America, Feb. 23, 1-3pm. Call 670-0773 for more info.

Upcoming Lectures presented by UT College of Architecture and Design: "Modern Color/Modern Architecture," by William Braham, Feb. 24, 5:30pm. "The Grimshaw Process in Sustainable Design," March 7, 5:30pm. Call 974-3283 for details.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: Art McNeil and Paul Leveusque sign and discuss Dreamcrafting March 13, 7pm. Call 769-4084 for info.

Book Discussion and Film Presentation of James Agee's A Death in the Family, Feb. 24, 7pm, at the Fountain City Branch Library. Other discussion locations and times are available, call 215-2637 for info.

Conference on Southern Literature will be held by the Arts & Education Council April 24-26 in Chattanooga. Early registration begins this month; call 1-800-267-4232 or see artsedcouncil.org for info.

AUDITIONS

Words of Love Writing Contest, sponsored by the Writer's Workshop of Asheville, NC. Deadline Mar. 30. 828-254-8111 for details.

An Arts Collective is forming for poets, painters, performers, potters and others in a 4,500 square foot facility one block off Norris Lake. Will offer workshops, classes, readings, studios, retreats, etc. If interested, call (423) 626-0692 (for Lee) or 865-541-5697 (for Nikki).

Perfect Mercy seeks back-up vocalists and keyboardist. Must have ability to harmonize. For more info see perfectmercy.com.

Oak Ridge Community Orchestra seeks string players with four years experience; also seeking wind players. For info, call 483-0260.

OTHER

Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Tennessee Heartland is seeking volunteers to represent abused children in court. Training is required. For more info, call 425-0888.

Poems From Knoxville Residents sought by the Talent Literary Guild. Free to everyone, 50 prizes, including a $1,000 grand prize. Deadline is March 20, send to Free Poetry Contest, 1257 Siskiyou Blvd., PMB 4, Ashland, OR 97520. Enter online at www.freecontest.com

Korean War Veterans who believe they are eligible for Republic of Korea Service Medal are encouraged to send a copy of their form DD214 to D. Manis, office of Special Events, PO Box 1390, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868. Deadline is March 31, a presentation ceremony will be in August.

Walters State Community Chorale is rehearsing for its spring performance 7-9pm Tuesdays at the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex on the Morristown Campus. Open to the public, call (423) 585-6969 for details.

Academic Scholarship Deadline for Pellissippi State is March 17. More than 250 academic and service scholarships are available, call 694-6565 for details.

Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp is taking applications for its summer camp; the camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team. Call 704-373-0873 for info.

Tennessee Lady Volunteer Rowing Camp for girls 13-18 will be held June 20-25. For more info call 974-8471 or see utladyvols.com.

Piano Lessons from a certified, experienced teacher. Call 584-2800 for info.

The Pottery School offers classes for pre-teens to young adults Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm. Call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Youth Ice Hockey is available for ages 6-17. For info visit www.KAHA.org or call 588-3680.

Tales for Tots is offered Wednesdays, 10am at Barnes & Noble (ages birth-5). Also, storytime is Saturdays at 11am.

Storytime takes place at Borders Saturdays at 11am.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered weekly, 6-7:30pm at the Candy Factory. Classes also available in Oak Ridge. For more info call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Music and Sacred Sound in the Healing Arts Presented by Fred Johnson and Steve D'Annunzio Feb. 22, 9am-5pm. Registration required, limited seating. $99. 694-4220 for info.

Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce a 6-session seminar at the Cokesbury United Methodist Church, beginning March 4. $50 0for registration. Call Linda at 693-0353 for info and registration.

Knoxville Museum of Art will offer classes in pastel portraits (Thursdays, 6-9pm, thru Mar. 27, $75) and 20th cent. art history (Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, thru Mar. 12, $40). For more info call 525-6101.

Free Diabetes Management at Knox County Health Dep't auditorium, 2-4pm. Feb. 25. For more info call 215-5180.

If You Can Cook You Can Compost: An Introduction to Backyard Composting Techniques will be taught by UT Master Composter Frank T. Smith for the only time this year Feb. 22, 10:30am in room 6 of the old Convention Ctr. RSVP at 977-7742.

Cooking for Friends offered by Blackberry Farm, Zagat's #1 Small Hotel in America. Feb. 23-26. Call 380-2260 for info.

Knoxville Police Department and the Community Coalition on Family Violence presents "Responding to Family Violence: What Every Religious Leader Needs to Know," Feb. 25, 8:30am—12:30pm., at the Cokesbury Conference Center. Call 215-7244 for info.

Wholistic Wellness Network presents "Ayurveda—Living Your Life in a Natural, Mindful Way," by Dr. Mary Robinson, Feb. 25, 7pm.., at Mindbody DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 for info. "How to Survive in a Toxic World" at Rarity Bay Community Center in Vonore, by Sharon Farnsworth, Feb. 26, 7pm. Call 423-884-6031 for info.

Using Training Effectively conducted by the Southern Empowerment Project, March 3-4 at the Highlander Center in Newmarket. Call 984-6500 for info.

Belly Dance Classes will be taught by Alexia Smith Tuesdays, 8pm at the First Care Medical Center. Call 577-0070 for more info.

Learn to Dance for that special occasion or just for fun. Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa and more; private lessons, group lessons and parties offered. No partner necessary. Call Renee, 548-1547, for more info.

American Red Cross, Knoxville Area Chapter at 6921 Middlebrook Pike,is offering classes in adult, child and infant CPR, as well as first aid and babysitter's training, thru February. Call for 584-2999 for classes and times.

The Pottery School offers throwing and hand building classes for adults and pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Yoga w/ Shanti Transformational Yoga weekend, March 14-16, call 584-1086 for info.

Yoga Classes by C.O.R.E. Family Yoga Ctr. at 9220 Parkwest Blvd. include Hatha Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4:30pm; Whole Birth Prenatal Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am and Thursdays 6-8pm. Call 694-4220 for more info.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (the yoga of higher consciousness) Elevate your spirit at Laurel School. 16th and Laurel, Mons and Thurs, 8:30pm. on Tues. at the Unitarian Church, Illinois Ave. and Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, 6:30pm; By donation. Bring a blanket. 524-1091 for info.

Knoxville Area Career Ctr, 3929 Western Ave., offers classes on topics such as "Remodeling Your Resume" and "Crafting a Successful Cover Letter" throughout the month. Free, registration required. 522-8322 for more info.

Redirecting Children's Behavior, a 5-wk course, will be offered at Pellissippi State on Tues beginning Feb. 11, on Sun beginning Feb. 16, and at the Farragut Christian Church on Mon beginning Feb.10. All classes run from 6:30-9:30. 675-5540 for more info.

The Glass Bazaar at 5201 Kingston Pk. offers several cooking classes each week. Costs range from $20-$45 per class. Chefs from many local restaurants are instructors. 584-9072 for info. 1072 or email [email protected].

Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Oak Ridge offers free weekly pre-business planning workshops Tuesdays, 10am-12pm at 1020 Commerce Park Drive. Free individual business counseling also available. For more info call 483-2668 or 220-2020, or email [email protected].

Modern Dance and Improvisation with Circle Modern Dance meets Sundays at the Candy Factory, 7th fl: open level modern technique at 3:30p and dance improv at 5:30pm. All levels welcome; classes $5 each. For more info call 524-7615.

Smoky Mtn. Glassmasters' Group offers classes in beginning to advanced stained glass art techniques. New classes offered each month. Call 633-5122 for schedule and pricing info. Located near World's Fair Park at 404 11th St.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Knoxville Mothers Center promotes empathy, fosters friendships, and encourages growth. Every Monday, 9:30-11:30am at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Visit website at www.korrnet.org/kmc for info.

Alzheimer's Ass'n E. TN Chapter will hold a six-wk support group series Thru-Mar. 11, Tuesdays at 3pm. Call 544-6288 for more info.

Bridges Support Group for people dealing w/ psychiatric symptoms, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Cherry Cottage. Call 584-3638 or 692-2682 for info.

Narcotics Anonymous a 12-step program, meets every Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7pm., Fifth Ave. Baptist Church. Call 406-2220 for info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free monthly support groups (inc. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder grp.) and free eight-week classes for families/friends of mentally ill persons. Classes start in Feb. and Mar., call to register. For more info call 602-7807.

The Wellness Community provides psychological and social support services for cancer patients and their families at no charge. Most meetings and classes at 1844 Terrace Ave; also in Oak Ridge. For more info call 546-4661.

Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Area support group holds free public meetings at Fort Sanders West Hospital, third Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm. For a map or more info see the Yahoo Group, "Knox Area Weight Loss."

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA/ACOA) is a 12-step recovery group for adults who grew up in dysfunctional homes, 7:30-9pm Tuesday at Park West 40 Club, 9217 Park West Blvd.; Thursday at Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Call 531-4846 or email [email protected] for more info.

New Heart Society, a support group for pre- and post op. organ recipients, meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm at Barnhills Buffet, Kingston Pike. For more info call 992-6597

Greater Knoxville PFLAG meets the fourth Thursday of every month at TVUUC, 2931 Kingston Pike, 7pm. For more info see korrnet.org/knxpflag or call 531-2539, 7-11pm.

American Cancer Society offers many support groups in Knox, Blount, Anderson and Sevier Cos. inc. CancerNET, Man to Man, Nu-VOICE Club, and Look Good...Feel Better. For more info call 1-800-ACS-2345; Blount residents, call 977-5534; Anderson Man-to-Man, call 457-1649.

OTHER

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each mo. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 6pm for cooking For more info call 458-5595.

American Business Women's Ass'n - Express Network meets every second Wednesday of the month. 966-8205 for more info.

Associated Construction of Women meets on the second Thursday of each month at Gettysvue Country Club. Call 945-2518 for info.

Jackson Depot Redevelopment Project will meet Feb. 21, 1:30-3pm., at the Family Investment Center, 400 Harriet Tubman St.

Friends of UT Gardens will hold annual Dig and Divide in the UT Gardens, March 1, 9:30am.-noon. Members only, $25, 525-4555 for reservations.

Colonial Village Neighborhood Ass'n. meets second Thurs. of every month, 7pm., at the South Knoxville Church of God. Madeline Rogero will be guest at March meeting. SANP (Sharing the Awareness of Nature thru Photography) holds monthly meetings at First Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston Pike. For more info call Ron McConathy, 376-3976, or see www.sanp.net.

National Scrabble Ass'n Club 553 meets Wednesdays 6-10:30pm at Books A Million. Contact [email protected], [email protected] or 539-1539 for info.

Scrabble Club meets Tuesdays, 6pm, at Borders Books. For more info call Martha Woodward, 470-0934.

A Scrabble Club meets Thursdays, 7pm at Brazo on Market Square. Free to interested individuals of all skill levels. For more info call 524-7982.

Knox2600, a group for anyone interested in technology, meets the first Friday of each month at Borders Cafe, 5-8pm. For more info email [email protected].

Knox Area Speculative Fiction Ass'n. will meet at Panera, 4855 Kingston Pk., March 2, 2pm. Call Ziggy at 523-3193 for info.

Knox Disc Golf Club, a group of recreational, pro and amateur players, holds weekly and monthly tournaments and special events. For more info call 97301352 or see kdgc.freeservers.com, or email [email protected]

Lambda Student Union, a GLBTQ and straight organization, provides support and holds political, social and entertainment events during the semester. Email [email protected] or call Nic, 673-9666, for more info.

Lesbian Social Group Network has monthly meetings for closeted/ professional women, weekly meetings for out women. For more info call 531-7788 or see www.LesbianSocialGroup.com.

Harmony Adoptions of Tenn will hold an adoption info session at the Maple Grove Inn, March 4, 6:30-8pm. Call 982-5225.

Walters State's Outdoor Club is open to everyone with no fees or requirements. Hikes leave Ingles grocery store, West A.J. Highway in Morristown, 8am, Saturdays thru Mar. 8. For more info call Garry Acquaviva, (423-585-6949) or see www.valueviva.com.

Katuah! Earth First meets every Tuesday at Laurel High School (16th and Laurel in Fort Sanders) at 7pm. Call 522-5605 for more info.

USA Tennis League is forming teams now, for levels from 2.5 (beginner) to 5.0 (advanced). League dates are Mar. 22-June 3. Call Cheryl Thompson, 688-1070 or [email protected].

New Covenant Fellowship Church will host an 11-week bible study beginning Feb. 20, 9:30am. Thursdays. Call Beth Bowman, 693-0806 for info.

Universal Interfaith Church in West Knoxville is a new gay-affirming interfaith church. 936-1619 for more info.