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 March 1. Call for pricing. (966-8768)

Sylvia Modern romantic comedy about human and canine relations (see Spotlights p. 29). Oak Ridge Playhouse. Thru March 2, $18.

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

Circle Modern Dance "Off the Cuff" improvisational dance in situ, at Candy Factory, 7th floor, Studio 1. March 1, 8pm. $10 at the door only. (523-4825)

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.

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

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

The Miracle Worker Annie Sullivan teaches Hellen Keller sign language. Feb. 27, 7:30pm, Feb. 28-March 1, 8pm. March 2, 2:30pm. $8. Call423-585-6947 for info.

UT Cultural Attractions Series presents Pilobolus "Omigosh, how did they do that" moves from extraordinary dance ensemble. March 3, 8pm, at Clarence Brown Theatre; Soweto Street Beat Dance Co. dramatization of "Zulu Kingdom. March 6, 8pm, at Clarence Brown Theatre; Marcel Marceau, Fifty years of mime genius. March 10, 8pm, at Tennessee Theatre; 656-4444 for tix.

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.

Readings from Lysistrata by the Actors Co-op Beehive, at Preservation Pub, 7pm, March 8. Free to all. Call 522-2955 for info.

I'm Not Rappaport Two old guys on a park bench laugh and fight about life. Theatre Central. Thru March 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.

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.

Invitational Choral Festival 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-March 1 at Western Plaza Lanes. Other locations March 1 only. Call 523-2179 for details.

Alzheimer'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.

Used Book Sale at the Candy Factory, proceeds benefitting the Knox Co. Public Library System. March 2, 1-6pm. March 3 thru 7, 11am.-7pm. March 8, 9am-4pm.

Knox County Zoo Appreciation Days March 2, 9, 15, 10am-4:30pm. Residents from different area counties admitted for free. Call 637-5331 for info.

Pellissippi State Faculty Book Sale 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.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus 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 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 Playwright'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.

Bag-a-Bargain Fundraiser sponsored by the Junior League of Knoxville, March 8, Chilhowee Park, 8am.-2pm. $3. Call 584-4124 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, March 11, 11:30am., at Cherokee Country Club. $30 a person, call 546-0745 for info.

Springfest Sevier Co. festival contests, crafts shows, special events, and more. Call 436-0500 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.

Bedtime w/ the Beasts weekend nights at the Knoxville Zoo. Available to groups of 15-25, 6pm-9:30am. Includes tours and activities. Call 637-5331 ext. 353 for info.

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 and Antiques Gallery Green Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619) Mon.-Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4. Thru February: Pen & Pencil Drawings by Local Artists.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru 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.

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).

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. Closed March 2-April 28 for a buying trip. Judy Gaston, contemporary hand-woven clothing opening reception May 6.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thur. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru April 15, prints by Robert Giese.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Thru Feb. 28: A1LabArts exhibition, Underground. March 1-31: "My Home is East Tenn." Opening show: March 7, 5:30-7pm.

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). March 1-April 5: Photos by Brad Treadaway. Reception: March 1, noon-2pm.

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). March 1-31: Cheryl Hevrydeys (stained glass) and Marie Turowski (Painting).

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. March 1-31: Masks and vases by Jane Carter Buis.

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, Thru March 2. Admission is free. Call 429-7350 for info.

KMA Lecture Glass historian Karen Kettering presents "Richard Jolley: Sculptor of Glass," at the KMA, March 2, 2pm. Call 525-6101 for info.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Readings from A Death in the Family by the Tennessee Valley Players, Feb. 28, 7pm. Clarence Brown Theatre cast members discuss Midwives, March 2, 2pm. Author Richard Yancey will read from and sign his book, A Burning in the Homeland, March 9, 2pm. Call 670-0773 for more info.

Upcoming Lectures presented by UT: El Anatsui, visiting artist from University of Nigeria Nsukka, will lecture at Hodges Library Auditorium, followed by reception at Ewing Gallery. March 3, 7:30pm. Presented by College of Architecture and Design"The Grimshaw Process in Sustainable Design," March 7, 5:30pm. Call 974-3283 for details. Dr. Eli Bentor will present "Why Masks? Masks and Death among the Igbo of southeastern Nigeria," at McClung Auditorium, March 9, 2pm. Call 974-2411 for info. UT Poets, Lindsey Young Auditorium, March 10, 7pm. Call 974-8693 for info.

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.

E. TN. Historical Society Brown Bag Lectures presents "History is Looking Forward," by Mike Toomey, March 13, 5pm.

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

Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre is holding regular an apprentice company auditions for various plays, March 1, beginning at 11am. Call 276-223-0891 for info.

Theatre Central is holding auditions for The Real Inspector Hound, March 3, 7-9pm. Bad British accents needed, call 936-2291 for info.

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).

Knoxville Arts and Cultural Alliance is gathering material of all kinds for its "Uniquely Knoxville Program." Submissions can be delivered to Lisa Zenni at the Candy Factory, 7th Floor.

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.

Kids Programs at Ijams Webelo badge workshop, March 1. Student holiday nature camp, March 14. Nature Preschool-spring babies, March 20 and 22. Spring adventure nature day camp, March 24. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for times, tix info and future kids programs.

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.

Registration for Crossroads Christian Co-op School is now open. Tours available for interested parents. Call Deborah at 966-1354 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.

Upcoming Workshops at Ijams Nature Center Beginning birdwatching classes, March 1 and 8. Naturalist Training, March 6. Woodcock walks, March 7 and 15. Living clean and green workshop, March 21. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for times, tix info and future workshops..

Bridge Lessons March 4-April 29 at Knoxville Bridge Center, Deane Hill Dr. Call 694-0222 for info.

Experiments in Writing A six-week course taught by author Don Williams will begin March 4, 7pm, at Christ Chapel in Ft. Sanders. $135. Call for info, 428-0389.

Pellissippi St. Workshops "Career Decision Making," March 4, 10-11am., March 7, 1-2pm. Contractor licensing course, March 7, 7pm. thru March 9, 6pm. "Dealing w/ Test Anxiety," March 12, 1-2pm. Free. Call 694-6556 for info and locations.

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.

Tai Chi Classes from Master Richard Clear, six-week sessions, beginning March 5, 5:45- 6:45pm. at the Mind Body DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 to register.

Cleaning Up Your Physical Body March 5, 12:15-12:45pm., at the Mind Body DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 to register.

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.

UT School of Art Ceramics Dept. Lisa Orr presents lecture and slides, March 5, 7:30pm, A + A. Bldg. Workshop demonstration, March 6, 9am.-4:30pm.. Call 974-0432 for info.

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.

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 Ballroom and Latin Dance Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Salsa the night away. No partner necessary. Call Renee, 548-1547, for more info.

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

Meditation Classes w/ Dr. Vidya Anderson at the Sheltered Well, begin Feb. 27, 7-8:30pm. Call 591-2159 for info and registration.

Yoga Classes beginning March 6, 5:45- 6:45pm. at the Mind Body DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 to register.

Personal Best A course in self esteem improvement. March 10-April 7, Knoxville Life Training Ctr., Coleman Rd. $195 per person. Call 694-3906 to register.

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

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.

Women's Group focusing on coping w/ HIV. Sponsored by Ft. Sanders Med. Ctr. and Hope Ctr. Next meeting March 11, 11:30am, lunch is included. Call 541-3767 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. Next class starts March 10, 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."

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

Rationalists of E. TN A philosophy roundtable, March 2, 10:30am, Candy Factory. For info, call 539-3006 or visit www.rationalists.org.

Computer Graphics Special Interest Group A part of the Ass'n for Computing Machinery. Includes a tour of the Pellissippi State Video Production Tech. Lab. March 6, 7pm. Call Kyle at 483-3769 to go.

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.

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.

Young Exec. Committee holds an executive mixer at Club LeConte, the second Thurs. of each month. Call 523-0405 for info.

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].

St. John's Cathedral will host a prayerful reflection on current events. Feb. 28, 10am.-6pm. Call 525-7347 for info.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host Rev. Chris Buice's "The Real Value of a Susan B. Anthony Dollar," March 2, 11am.

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