Club Malibu 7 2514 Martin L. King Ave. (546-7777) Dance party, Thursday, ladies free til 11pm. Friday & Saturday, everyone free til midnight. Dj Double R and Mc Denyce.

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.

Five-Minute Dating Club meets April l7, 7-9 p.m. Singles ages 35-55 date 7 to 9 individuals in one hour; must pre-register to join; call 470-0934 to register or email [email protected].

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. April 3: DJ Icey, DJ Slink plus vendors, and free giveaways. 10pm. $10.

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

New City Cafe 116 S. Central (544-0100)

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.

Marietta Simpson Sings Mozart with the K'ville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, March 27 & 28, 8pm, at The Tennessee Theatre. Call 523-1178 ext. 26 for info.

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. Plus, Actors Co-op's 2nd Annual Lawn Party and Garden Auction Saturday, March 29, 7-10pm. Tickets are just $10 per person, table and riser seating available. Catering by the Lord Lindsey, wine and the silent auction bidding begins at 7pm. La Cage Noir's Swingin' Cabaret at 8.

The Real Inspector Hound Two prickly critics get drawn into a play, literally. At Theatre Central, April 4 thru May 3. $10, $5 for students w/IDs. Info call 936-2291.

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.

The Italian Girl in Algiers Rossini's uproarious opera on the battle of the sexes. At the Tennessee Theatre, April 11 and 13.

Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti's gripping opera of love, murder, and madness. At the Bijou Theatre, April 12 thru 14. For tix, call 291-3310; festival info, visit www.knoxvilleopera.com. Both operas are part of Knoxville Opera's Rossini Festival, which will feature a street festival on Gay Street, April 12.

Pinnochio 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.

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

Bill Williams Charity Fishing Tournament Big money for big fish. Registration $120 per two-person team per boat. Saturday, March 29, 7am, Tellico Parkway Canal Ramp. Weigh-in at 3pm.

Knoxville Volunteer Fair Come register to help out the Zoo and get fringe benefits, too. Saturday, March 29, 1-3pm, Zoo Conference Center.

Whole Health Tune UP presented by the Wholistic Wellness Network, March 29, 10am-5pm, at Tusculum college. Seven presenters, seven different classes, 18 practicioners of acupuncture, Tai Chi, Reiki, Body Talk, and much more.

Walk-a-thon presented by the National Conference for Community and Justice. Begins at the UT Black 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. Lotsa frisbees, lotsa 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.

Light of Hope candle-lighting program for A Child's Voice in Court, Inc. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, April 3, 7:30pm. Free.

Storytellers Audrey Galex and B.J. Abraham present "Tapestry" Arab and Jewish storytelling. Adult performance, April 5, 7:30pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church; children's performance, April 6, 2pm, in the community room at The Candy Factory.

Smoky Mtn. Orchid Society Orchid Show and Plant Sale April 5-6, West Town Mall.

Annual Wildflower Sale Saturday, April 5, 9am-3pm. At the Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tenn. Ave. (Off Western Ave. in Lonsdale).

Rossini Festival Opera Preview with Maestro Francis Graffeo and the UT Opera Studio Artists. At: Barnes & Noble, April 6, 3pm.

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. Runs until June 13. 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).

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm. Thru April 4: Henry Bodkin: An American Modernist. April 8-11: Side-by-Side Show: Underprivileged scholarship students and their artist mentors exhibit their works.

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.

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.-Thurs. 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 April 30: Fountain City Art Guild exhibition; all 2-D mediums, in traditional style of landscapes, portraits and still life. Opening reception Friday, April 4th, 5:30 to 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 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)

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].

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

Wendy Lowe Besmann will sign copies of A Separate Circle: Jewish Life in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 27, 12-2pm. UT Book & Supply Store, corner of Clinch & Henley downtown.

Upcoming Lectures presented by UT: The War on Terror, Bill Fletcher, March 27, 7pm, Beck Cultural Ctr. Building on Modernism, Bradley Lynch, March 31, 5:30pm, Art and Architecture Bldg. Call 974-3283 for info.

Presentation on Vietnam by Maryville College students and professors and community members who recently returned from a two-week tour of Vietnam; program includes photos, music, and stories. April 1, 7-8:30pm, Sutton Science Center (room 231). Free. More info, contact Shiba at 981-8270 or Dr. Terry Bunde at 981-8279.

Refugees and Conflict in Host Countries in West Africa, an address by Walarigaton Coulibaly, a visiting scholar at Maryville College from the University of Cocody in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast. April 4, 3 pm, in the College's Center for Campus Ministry.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: Anne McKinney will sign Estate Planning in Tennessee, March 29, 2pm. Call 769-4084 for info.

16th Annual Tennessee Mtn Writers Conference April 3-5 in Oak Ridge. Workshops, special sessions, awards banquet Saturday night. Speaker is Silas House. 671-6046, [email protected], or www.tmwi.org for registration, more info.

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

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

Competitive Cheerleading Squad The Knoxville Sharks, will hold tryouts April 5-6. Over 300 positions available for all skill levels. Call 450-8848 for more info.

Word Players' Auditions for All I Really Needed to Know I learned in Kindergarten. March 31 and April 1, 7-9pm at UT's Carousel Theatre. Three men, two women. Auditions consist of reading from the script. Optional comic monologue. Be prepared to sing 16 bars; accompanist provided. Information: 531-2490.

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

Vestal Vendors Wanted! for South Knoxville's Art and Heritage Festival—The Vestival. Call Terrin at 455-2625.

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.

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.

Pokadoodle's Children' Art Classes At Smart Toys and Books. New classes begin every six weeks. Call 300-7679 for info.

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.

Greenway School Open House and�tour for prospective students (advanced curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades) and their families on Sunday, April 6th, 3-5pm. No reservation necessary.�777-0197 or www.greenwayschool.edu 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. Also Summer Camp Pottery Classes in June-July for ages 8-18. Call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

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

Learn to Row! Lessons start March 29. Call 633-9214 or visit knoxrowing.com.

Various "Study Smart" Classes will be taught at Pellissippi State Community College. Call 694-6556 for information and reservations. All sessions in the Student Development Center (Goins 123) of the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road.

Master Craftsman Workshops including Traditional Whittling, Potter's Pet, Ancient Art of Raku, Beaded Amulet Purse, Beginner Relief Painting, and On-lay Surface Design of Clay will be offered April 11-13 by the Foothills Craft Guild at the Jacobs Bldg., Chilhowee Park. Registration Deadline March 28: Call Ann at 673-8555 for costs, registration, etc.

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 Now introducing our new charm bracelet and hemp weaving classes. Beading, wire wrap, and wire bending classes also available. 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 visit www.ttcs.org or call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, beginning April 2, at the Taoist Tai Chi Ctr. in Oak Ridge. For more info visit www.ttcs.org or 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.

Free CPR Class Saturday March 29, 9am-1pm, at the Knoxville Convention Ctr. 584-2999 to register.

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.

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

Yoga Classes Mondays, 12-12:50pm, beginning March 24 at the Candy Factory, downtown. $30. Call 523-1401 to register.

Hatha Yoga with Prasad Hutter. Beginning & advanced classes start Tues., April 8, 8-wk series focuses on relaxation, energy & decreasing stress while increasing flexibility, focus & strength. Please call 300-8125 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.

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

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.

East Tennessee Psoriasis Support Group will have guest speaker Dr. Lawrence Busahkell speaking on the basics of psoriasis April 10, 7pm.

Nature Spirit Community meets alternating Saturdays. March 29, Tibetan Monk Tashi Norbu will present the basic tenets of Buddhism. April 12, a ritual for Earth Renewal in honor of Earth Day. Meetings start at 5:30pm. Potlucks follow, please bring your favorite dish. 637-3363 or [email protected] for meeting, location details.

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step support group for those who overeat, binge, purge, or starve. Meetings are held Saturdays at 9:30am at Second Presbyterian Church, 829 Kingston Pike, Room 229. 671-8871 for more 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. 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.

Computer Graphics Specialist interest Group of the Association for Computing Machinery. Thursday, April 3, 5:30pm, Room 206 Claxton on the UT Campus. "Scientific Visualization," by Judson Rosebush.�All welcome. Free.

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.

Great Smoky Mountain chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP meetings will now take place at the Faculty Club on the University of Tennessee Campus on the first Wednesday of the month. �Meetings are scheduled in May, July, September, and November of 2003. For information about joining or attending a luncheon, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, extension 1236.

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each mo. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 6pm for cooking. 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.

Film Discussion Group: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm in the Cafe at Borders. Info: http://www.geocities.com/knoxfilmforum.

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.

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].

Patricia Carter-Zagorski of the UTK Music Dept. will present historical background and sound of women in music from the Middle Ages to the present. At: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, March 30, 9:45-10:45am.

WTVUUCC member Jayne Raparelli will talk about the lessons she learned from almost a year-and-a-half of tent camping throughout the U.S. with her husband, Mike McDonough. Sunday, March 30, 11am.

Fountain City United Methodist Church Rummage Sale Saturday, April 5, 8:30am-2pm, plus $3 Brown-Bag-A-Bargain, 12-2pm. Proceeds go to UMW missions.

Inquirer's Class on the Lutheran faith and�basic information about the church. March 30, April 6, & April 13, 9:30am-10:30am.�Faith Lutheran Church, 239�Jamestown Blvd in Farragut, across from the Rural Metro Fire Station. 966-9626for info.

Interdenominational Faith Concert sponsored by the Knoxville Interfaith Network, Sunday, April 6, 3-5pm, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3714 Brooks Rd. Free, open to all.

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.