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.

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

Marietta Simpson Sings Mozart By the K'ville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, March 22, 8pm.; March 23, 2pm. At the Bijou Theatre. March 27 & 28, 8pm. At The Tennessee Theatre. Call 523-1178 ext. 26 for info.

Sevier Co. Theatre Guild's Variety Show Theme is Magical Moments from Broadway. At the S'ville Civic Center, March 21-22, 8pm. March 23, 3pm. Call 428-9067 for info and tix.

Magician Barry Mitchell Part of the Jubilee Community Arts family series. At the Laurel Theater, March 27, 6:30pm. $5 per person. Call for info, 522-5851.

Le Cage Noir's Springtime Cabaret Presented by the Actors Co-op, at the Black Box Theatre, March 27-29, 8pm. $10. Call for info, 909-9300.

Annie Your favorite red-headed orphan on stage in K'ville. At the Bijou Theatre, March 28 thru April 5, call for info 523-4211.

Pinnocchio Presented by the Oak Ridge Jr. Playhouse, wooden puppet comes alive, lies too much, etc. At the Oak Ridge Playhouse, March 29, 2 & 7pm. March 30, 2pm. $6 per person. Call 482-9999 for info.

Bye Bye Birdie Presented by the Ocoee Players. At the Cleveland St. Coleman Auditorium, March 30, 2pm. April 4 & 5, 8pm. $12 per person. Call 423-339-5745 for info.

Giselle A classical romantic ballet, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Ass'n. At the Oak Ridge HS auditorium, April 5, 8pm. April 6, 3pm. $12 per person. Call 938-8221 for info.

Firemen's Ball with some swingin' swing dance by the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. At the Gatlinburg Convention Ctr., March 20, 6-10pm. $30 per person, call 430-1052 for info.

KMA Antiques and Garden Show Shop for antiques and home accessories at the K'ville Convention Center. Watch for errant bowling balls, though. March 21-23. Call for a schedule of events, 525-6101 ext. 249.

Country Ham Breakfast Proceeds benefit Greene Co. community center improvement. At the Liberty Hill United Methodist Church, March 22, 6-10am. $5 per plate. Call for info, 423-753-8010.

Knoxville Pipe Club Swap Meet Smoke 'em if you get 'em, trade 'em if you got 'em. At 3rd flr. of Patrick Sullivan's March 22, 3-7pm. Call 637-7565 for info.

Daffodil Day In Historic Bell Buckle, TN, March 22, 9am-5pm. Call for info, 931-389-6784.

St. Paddy's Shootout Disc Golf Tournament At Morningside Park, March 22, 9am. $5 per person. Call 579-2225 for info.

UT Saxophone Week Features NYC saxophonist Gary Smulyan. March 26-29. Call for program info, 974-7087.

Walk-a-thon presented by the National Conference for Community and Justice. Begins at the UT Clack Cultural Ctr., March 29, 2-4pm. $15 per person. Call 637-6140 for info.

Great American Cleanup Keep K'ville looking pretty. March 29. Call 544-0060 for info.

Hams for the Hungry presented by Second Harvest Food Bank, look for donation barrels at area Krogers. Through April 13. Call 521-0000 for info.

Spring Fling for Second Harvest Food Bank. Lots of free stuff handed out. At Admiral Farragut Park, March 29. Call for info, 973-1352.

Protest March to Oak Ridge Natl. Security Complex March 30, call for info, 483-8202.

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.

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

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 May 24: Under the Influence: Faculty and Student Book Arts. Thru 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.

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.

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).

Clear Vision Window Gallery (455-4ART) Always open for pedestrian viewing. Thru April 16: Engaging Peace, by Mona Shiber de Kay.

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Ongoing exhibit: The East Tennesseans.

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. March 24-30: M.F.A Thesis Exhibition. Reception: March 28, 6-9pm.

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 March 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). Thru April 11: Exhibition by A1LabArts, the artist group for "multi-disciplinary and experimental exploration of contemporary art issues in all media." Includes a spoken word event, March 28, 6:30pm.

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. April 7 thru May 9: Senior art show, Three's Company. Reception: April 7, 6-8pm.

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 March: Recycled Art by Christy Knox, and Celtic Herbal Creations, by Summer Covington.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Closed thru April 28 for a buying trip.

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 March 31: "My Home is East Tenn."

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 April 1: Mark Hall, Mid-Evil Metallurgy Exhibition and Hedi Bak, Taste of Africa Exhibition.

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 April 5: Photos by Brad Treadaway.

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

University of Tenn. University Ctr. Concourse Thru April 7: Another Africa, photo exhibit by Robert Lyons.

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 March 31: Cheryl Hevrydeys (stained glass) and Marie Turowski (Painting). April 1 thru 30: Erline McKay (ceramics) and Gay Bryant (painting and printmaking). Special demonstrations: March 29, 1-3pm, Ukranian egg painting by Natasha Patchen; April 5, 1-3pm, Easter card relief prints by Gay Bryant.

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. Thru March 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].

5th District Democratic Club Lecture State Democrat Party Chairmen Randy Button speaks at the Cedar Bluff Public Library, March 25, 6pm. Call for info, 691-1075.

War & Peace Series at UT March 26, 7pm, Hodges Library Rm. 101. Call the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance for info, 483-8202.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Call for info, 670-0773.

Upcoming Lectures presented by UT: "Hillbillies and the Hindenburg Line: The 30th Infantry Division in WWI," by Tenn. Tech's Michael Birdwell. At the University Ctr., March 26, 3:30pm. Call 974-0128 for info. "Africa and the New World Order: AIDS, Globalization, and 'The War on Terror,'" by Bill Fletcher, Black Cultural Ctr., March 27, 7pm. Building on Modernism, by Bradley Lynch, Art and Architecture Bldg., March 31, 5:30pm. Call 974-3283 for info.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: Donald B. Trauger will sign Horse Power to Nuclear Power, March 23, 2pm. The Southern Literature Book Group will discuss Faulkner's The Wild Palms, March 25, 6:30pm. Anne McKinney will sign Estate Planning in Tennessee, March 29, 2pm. Call 769-4084 for info.

Africa Semester Int'l Literary Colloquy a book discussion series, meets at West K'ville Branch Library, March 25 and April 22, 6:30-7:45pm. Free, open to all. Call for info, 974-4676.

Book Signing at B. Dalton in West Town Mall. Michele Carl will sign three different books, March 22, 1-3pm. Call for info, 693-7300.

A Gathering of Mountain Writers at the Heartlander Country Star Resort, Pigeon Forge, March 21-22, 10am-5pm. Call 429-7490 for info.

Book Signing Vicki Rozema will sign copies of Voices From the Trail of Tears and Cherokee Voices, at UT Book Store, Campus located 10:30-11:30am; Henley St. location, 12-2pm. Call for info, 974-1054.

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

Tennessee Stage Co. Auditions for Shakespeare In The Park, Studio One in the Candy Factory, March 23, 1-5pm. By app't only. Call 546-4280 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.

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

OTHER

Volunteers Needed for "Park Sparkle Day," to clean up Little River March 22. Starts at 9am. Call 453-2428 for info.

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

Songwriters Needed for Bearden Village Festival A part of the Dogwood Arts Festival, April 18 and 19. Send a demo and bio to Dogwood Arts Festival, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37902. Deadline is March 28. Call 637-4561 for info.

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.

Crafters/Artists Invited to Apply for Historic Rugby Festival Booths available for arts and crafts sale and display. Festival is May 17-18, call 423-628-2441 for application info.

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.

Kids Programs at Ijams Nature Preschool-spring babies, March 20 and 22. Spring adventure nature day camp, March 24 thru March 28, 8am-5pm. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for times, tix info and future kids programs.

Preschool Creative Movement and Pre Ballet Classes At the K'ville Arts and Fine Crafts Ctr., Candy Factory 2nd Flr. Pre Ballet classes thru May 6, 3:454:30pm. $40 per person. For info and registration call 523-1401.

Kindermusic w/ Princess Eady Interactive and educational activities for kids. At Borders, March 21, 11am. & 7pm. Call for info, 769-4084.

Acting Classes at the Bijou Theatre, for ages 5-17. April 5 thru May 17, Saturdays, 10am.-1:30pm . $150 per child, call for info or registration, 523-4211.

Kids Art Classes at Northside (922-9622), Westside (690-9622), and Farragut (777-9622) YMCA's. Call for info.

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.

Cherokee Heritage Days a unique event for children, to be held at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore, TN, April 11-12. Registration deadline is March 21. Call 573-5439 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.

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

Upcoming Workshops at Ijams Nature Center Living clean and green workshop, March 21. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for times, tix info and future workshops.

Upcoming Classes in Historic Rugby Planting a bird and butterfly garden, taught by Bob Washburn, March 22, 10am-1pm. $10. Honeysuckle Basketry, w/ Beth Hester and Scott Gilbert, March 29 & 30, 9am.-4pm. $38. Call 423-628-2441 for info.

Raised Bed & Container Gardening Class titled "It Works For Me," by Frank T. Smith, at the UT AG Campus, March 20, 6:30-8:30pm. $10 per person. Call for info, 977-7742.

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

UpComing Classes at Lilly's Bead Box Let's make beads!, March 23, 9am-5pm. $150 per person. Call 584-9100 for info.

Upcoming Classes at Beadazzled New metaphysical wire bending and wrapping classes, Thurs. 6-8pm. $15-$20 per person. Visit the store to reserve a spot, or call 237-5149.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered weekly, Saturdays, 9-10:30am, Tenn. Valley Unitarian-Universalist Church. New beginner classes start in March. Classes also available in Oak Ridge and Morristown. For more info call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Tai Chi Classes from Master Richard Clear at the Mind Body DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 to register.

Kaleidoscope Workshop offers its annual class on Thursday, March 27, 1-4pm at Tenn. Valley UU Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Ages 8 and up! Call Bob Grimac at 546-5643 to register and for info on cost of materials.

Knoxville Museum of Art offers classes in pastel portraits, Thursdays, 6-9pm, thru Mar. 27, $75. For more info call 525-6101.

Past Lives Workshop At the Eckankar Ctr. of K'ville, March 30, 4-5:30pm. Free. Call 637-6469 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 other classes for pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Meditation Classes w/ Dr. Vidya Anderson at the Sheltered Well. Call 591-2159 for info and registration.

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

Knoxville Yoga Ctr. is hosting a Iyengar yoga workshop, April 4 thru 6. $130 per person. Call 694-0101 for info and registration.

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 3:30pm 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

RLS Support Group of E. TN Informal gathering of people sharing a common neurological disorder. At Grace Lutheran Church, April 6, 2pm. Call for info, 675-3666.

Knoxville Mothers Center promotes empathy, fosters friendships, and encourages growth. Every Monday, 9:30-11:30am at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Spring registration in progress. 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. Call 541-3767 for info.

Adult Children of Alcoholics a 12-step program for those who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at area locations. Call 531-4846 for 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.

Mindbody DeStress Clinic hosts weekly classes and support groups for a variety of issues. Call for info, 980-0137.

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. Call to inquire and 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.

Crohns and Colitis Support Group For patients and families w/ IBD. Call for info, 541-4924.

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.

E. TN. Victims' Rights Task Force meets in the Shamrock Rm., St. Mary's Med. Ctr., fourth Thurs., 6pm. Call 215-3877 for info.

Hepatitis C Support Group a support group for patients, family, and friends, meets first Thursdays, UT Med. Ctr., 6:30pm. Call Mark at 577-4535 for info.

OTHER

Knoxville Day Women's Aglow Lighthouse Spring Fling, featuring a speech by Glenda Fleming, "Hearing the Voice of God." At the Smokey Mtn. Children's Home. March 28, 7-9pm and March 29, 9am.-3pm, Outreach mtg., at New Covenant Fellowship Church, April 1, 9:30pm. Call 693-0806 for info.

DVD Recording and Audio Enthusiasts Group meets second Tuesdays, 7-9pm. For location and info, call John, 680-1137.

Peace Rally Every Saturday, Kingston Pk. and Morrell Rd. Bring your own sign. Call 470-2638 for info.

Smoky Mtn. Parrotheads for local Buffet fans, meets next at Pelancho's, March 21, 7pm. Music by Tall Paul. Call Joe at 693-3128 for info.

E. TN. Daffodil Society will have a daffodil show at the Ellington Plant Science Bldg. Auditorium, March 22 & 23, 1-5pm. Call for info, 573-5449.

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each mo. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 6pm for cooking. Special event, spaghetti dinner, March 22, 6:30pm. $7.50 per person. Also meeting April 6, 6pm. Call 689-2446 for info.

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.

City People An ass'n of residents and friends of the center city. Regular events and benefits. Call 637-1111 for info.

Colonial Village Neighborhood Ass'n. meets second Thurs. of every month, 7pm., at the South Knoxville Church of God.

Optimist Club of K'ville meets at The Foundry, Fridays, noon. Call 389-9476 for info.

Knoxville Musicians Ass'n meets Thurdays, North K'ville Rec. Ctr, 3109 Ocoee Trail, 6:30-8:30pm. Includes music for dancing. For info, call 524-1897.

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.

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., April 6, 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.

Nine Counties. One Vision Next mtg. is at the K'ville Convention Ctr., March 20, 5:30-7:30pm.

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].

Worship in the Valley Conference at the Trinity Chapel, March 19-22. Workshops in spiritual application. Call 688-9991 for info.

A Healing Prayer Mission at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, March 21-22. $15. Call 607-0173 for info.

Glenn Farrington & Friends Gospel Music Show At Ritta Market & Grill, March 25, 7pm. Free. Call 689-0400 for info.

Messianic Jewish Congregation meets at Knoxville Christian Ctr, Saturdays, 10:30am. Call 769-5455 for info.

H.E.R.E. Ministries presents the non-denominational eXperience, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Sundays, 5pm. Call 691-8330 for info.

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