4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) Boasting K'ville's best martini. 1st Monday, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. Fridays, Reruns from the '70s (feat. Donald Brown, Mark Boling & Bob Knapp). Saturdays, Silo Fulatang.

Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610) Tues: Improv/karaoke w/DJ Slim. Wed: Alternative dance party. Fri. & Sat: Dancing w/ Dr. Dru.

Brackin's Blues Bar 112 E. Broadway, Maryville (983-9800) Wed: Blues Jam w/ Mojo.

Bugalug's Tazewell (423-626-5906) Sat: Karaoke w/Monster Entertainment.

Bull Feathers 10535 Kingston Pike. (690-1786) Wed: Bike night. Thurs. thru Sat: Karaoke w/ Chris

Conga's 8167 Kingston Pike. (806-8901) Tues.: Fifty-something, 8pm-12am; Wed.: open-mic, 9pm-1am.; Thurs.: Laid back Thursdays w/ Rachael/karaoke; Fri.: Latin dancing w/ DJ; Sat.: Live salsa band.

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.

Corner Lounge 842 N. Central (544-1111) Thurs-Sat.: Live Music.

Coyote Joe's 5640 Clinton Hwy (689-9722) Fri.: Karaoke contest w/cash prizes.

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

El Arriero 1140 Oak Ridge Turnpike (220-8048) Every other Sat: Karaoke w/ drink and dinner specials.

Electric Ballroom 1213 Western Ave. (525-6724) Parties every Thursday and Tuesday.

Fairbanks Roasting Room is moving to the former Cinema Grill location in Bearden's Homberg Place. Check www.thefairbanks.net for info.

Fiction 125 E. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Full bar and boasting K'ville's largest VIP room. DJs Slink and Alfred spin the sounds nightly.

The Game Room 3800 Sutherland Ave. Wed.: Karaoke w/Monster Entertainment. Free.

Goodfellas 2234 Keith Ave. (546-2211). Karaoke & dance. Thurs.: Ladies' night; Fri. & Sat.: DJ Turbo, Hot Rod & Todd T.

Jiggers Lounge Budget Inn 323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (693-7330) Fri. and Sat.: Karaoke w/ Calbert, 10pm-2am.

Lord Lindsey Mansion 615 W. Hill Ave. (522-2178). Thurs.: The Closet feat. DJ Slink, 11pm-3am. 18+. Sat.: Party at the Mansion, 11pm-3am. 21+.

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

Magnolia Cafe 2405 Magnolia Ave. (524-0500) Wed.: DJ emcee RL, 7:30-12am.; Fri.: RL's Blues Bash, 8pm.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770) Wed: Open mic night for musicians.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJ Alfred, party hits. Never a cover.

Wattever Nite Club (922-0622) Mon.: Beach party, wet T-shirt contest. Tues.: Karaoke & open mic. Wed.: 8-ball pool tourney. Thurs.: Ladies night, half price drinks for da ladies. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Black. Sun.: Man's night, half price drinks for da fellas.

West Haven Sports Bar & Grill 2906 Sanderson Rd. (544-1992). Fri.:Karaoke w/ Monster Entertainment. No cover.

I Know I Can The Carpetbag Theatre's Youth Theatre Fest 2003, part of the KUUMBA Festival, will start at 10am June 27 at Knoxville College's Colston Center for Performing Arts. Youth will perform in the morning and participate in workshops in the afternoon. Free and open to the public. Call 524-6628 for info.

Circle Modern Dance Presents "Bare Necessities: A Fundraiser of Circle Solos" at 8pm July 12 in Studio 1 at the Candy Factory. Mark G. Lamb, Kimberly Matibag, Kelly Arsenault, Angela Hill and Karen Nunley Duren perform. $10 general adm., $5 students and seniors, available at the door. Call 524-7615 for info.

Five Women Wearing The Same Dress Five bridesmaids hide out in the bride's childhood bedroom during the big event. Play by Alan Ball, directed by Robert Hahn for Theatre Knoxville At Black Box Theatre, 8pm June 26-27. $12. Call 675-5172 for reservations.

The Owl and the Pussycat The story of a would-be writer and a former hooker. At Theatre Central, thru June 28. $10 per person, $5 w/ student ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

The Happiest of the Three The hilarious farce involving four philanderers, two blackmailers, one petite French maid, and a German handyman who prefers nudity from the waist down. At the West Side Dinner Theater, thru July 5. Call 966-8768 for reservations and info.

The Foreigner, Brand New Beat & Smoke on the Mountain Music & comedy from the Cumberland Co. Playhouse & Bijou Theater. At the Bijou Theater Center, thru Aug. 29. Dates and times vary. Call for info and tix, 522-0832.

KUUMBA Festival Begins June 26 with the Taste of Africa (African food buffet plus Watoto Dance & Drum Co. at the Knoxville Museum of Art (5-9pm, $10). June 27: Youth Theatre Festival at Knoxville College (10am-3pm); Junkanu in the Old City with Free Spirit Stilt Walkers, Watoto, PowerWheels Kidz (6pm, free). June 28-29: Food, music, vendors, dance at Chilhowee Park (11am-10pm, $5). For more info, call African American Appalachian Arts, Inc. at 455-3765

Frontier Days will be celebrated in Lynchburg, TN, with free tours of the Jack Daniels distillery, rodeo, parades, carnival rides, music, fireworks and more. June 26-28 in Lynchburg. Call (931) 759-4111 for more info.

Blooms Days Festival & Marketplace features crafts, gardening tools, kid's activities, gardening workshops and live music from the R.B. Morris Band, Farragut Pops, Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle. At UT Gardens next to the Ag. campus on Neyland Drive. June 28, 10am-7pm and June 29, 10am-5pm. $8 per person or $20 per family. Free for children under 13. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Garden and the UT Gardens. For more info, call 525-4555, email [email protected] or www.bloomsdays.org.

Bluegrass & Daylily Festival will be held 10am to 9pm June 28 under the pavilion at The Lily Barn in Townsend. Food & drink on site with music from Shadow Ridge, New Mountain Grass, the Dignitaries, Solid Oak, Stock Creek, Clear Branch, Back in Tyme, Foothills Express and the North Carolina Bluegrass Boys. $10 for adults, children under 12 free. Go to www.lilybarn.com for directions.

Alternative Realities Conference Featuring Fire in the Sky: The Walton Experience author Travis Walton, will be held June 27-29 at Roan Mountain State Park. Topics covered at the conference include the Bell Witch, UFOs, Bigfoot, regional "spook lights," and more. Call (423) 943-6477 for more info.

Flower Fest Gatlinburg's annual celebration runs through the end of June. Games, activities, and live performances highlight the citywide event. Call for info, 436-0526.

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.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Art Auction will be held July 1 at the school's Gatlinburg campus (556 Parkway). Items for bid are representative of techniques taught at Arrowmont, including jewelry, prints, paintings, photographs, pottery and works in wood. Reception and silent auction begins at 6:30pm, live auction starts at 7:30pm. Free admission. Call 436-5860 for more info.

Fourth of July Celebration returns to the World's Fair Park. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra w/ a 100-plus-member choir will perform on the South Lawn, plus the R.B. Morris Band with Mike Crawley & the MacDaddies on the North Lawn. Food & drink vendors, children's play areas, plus the traditional fireworks display. Free.

Fourth of July Parade in Gatlinburg starts at the stroke of midnight July 4. Lighted floats, marching bands, giant helium balloons. Free.

Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge, 3pm July 4 in Patriot Park. Rebecca Lynn Howard will perform, plus games, food, Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and fireworks at 9:30pm. Free. Call 429-7350 for more info.

East Tennessee Daylily Society Annual Show and Plant Sale will be held 11am-4pm July 5 at Knoxville Center. Pre-registration not required for growers to compete. Entries received 8-11am. Call 470-8299 for more info.

"Playing Possum" Traveling Art Exhibition is on display thru July 31 at the Johnson City Area Arts Council Gallery. Curated by Alan Finch, founder of the Kaleidoscope group, the exhibit contains multimedia works by various artists. Reception & live performance: July 12, 5-8pm. For more info, call the gallery at (423) 928-8229 or email [email protected].

Shindig on the Green takes place Saturday nights at 7pm in Asheville, NC, on the grounds of the City/County Plaza. Folk musicians, dancers, jam sessions, storytellers, string bands celebrate the region's culture. Free. For more info, call Folk Heritage at (828) 258-6101 ext. 789 or www.folkheritage.org.

Food Drive for Needy Kids Help Second Harvest feed hungry children, make a non-perishable donation at the Tomato Head on Mondays. For info call 521-0000.

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

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860) Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. June 26-27: Demonstration by marquetry artist Robert Lowery. Thru Aug. 8: Summer Faculty Invitational and Selections from Arrowmont's permanent collection.

Art and Antiques Gallery Green Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5. Thru June: Art by the late Martha Wright. Call 525-7619 for info.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru June 29: K'ville Watercolor Society's Annual Mixed Media Show. Thru July 13: Ceramic sculptures of whimsical animals by Hugh Bailey, and wood cuts and linoleum prints of "Porches of Fort Sanders" and "E. TN. Scenes" by Gay Bryant.

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm or by appointment. Thru July: Carousel animals created by Karen Manston's 7th & 8th grade students from St. Mary's Catholic School. Ongoing: Clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa 6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru September 30: "Postcards from Chilhowee Park," oil paintings of the historic 1911 exhibition of Richard Hayes.

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm. Thru July 12: "Craft as Sculpture," paper works by Andrew Saftel.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Street. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru July 15: "Art Word Bound: A Mail Art Collaborative," featuring artists from around the nation. Thru Aug. 8: "The One Ton Show," w/ photos of artists working in 2000 lbs of TN marble.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 W. Outer Drive (482-1074) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.11am-4pm. Thru Aug. 31: Bronze sculptures by Vermont-based artist Susan Read Cronin.

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

Elation 24 Market Square (329-8868) Call for hours. Thru June: paintings by Chris McAdoo, photos by Charlotte Tolley, photos by Jennifer O'Connor, pottery by Jeremy Linne

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture 1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm.

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 July 1: Cynthia Markert (figurative paintings), Robert Batey (historic Knoxville photography), Stephen Schlanser (etched glass vessels).

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm.

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. Thru Aug. 3: Seldom Seen Abstract Works from the KMA Collection. Thru August 10: Still Lifes, by Michiko Kon. Thru Aug. 31: W. Russell Briscoe. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. (etching by John Wilson).

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.

New City Merchants 109 South Broadway (544-1622) Thru June 28: Landscapes in oil by Ruth Koh and watercolors by McTeer McNabb.

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 Aug. 31: Hats and Headdresses: Adornment of the Head From Around the World.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 119 S. Central St., in the Old City. (637-2800) Tues.-Fri. 2-9pm, Sat. 12-9pm. Thru June: Gemini Moon creations by Brandi and glass beadwork by Evan Fridge.

Mountain Laurel Gallery 1060 World's Fair Park Dr. (544-7100) Mon.-Sat. 11am.-4pm. Ongoing: Folk and fine art.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Hand-woven clothing by Judi Gasten and small media waxworks by Joyce Gralak.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm.

Smoky Mountain Glassmasters' Group 404 Eleventh St., peach Victorian house. (633-5122) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-1pm. Ongoing: Stained glass art featuring the engraved glass art of Janet Vancil.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru June 27: Images of Nature, photos by Clarence Berkley and Beyond the Obvious, drawing and painting by Robert Birdwell. June 28 thru Aug. 29: mixed watermedia works by Donna Johnson, and architectural color photos by J. William Rudd. Opening reception: July 18, 6-8pm.

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 July 15: Recent works by Azurdee Miller.

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) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. June's Artists in the Spotlight are Art Costello (photography), Dick Walls (painting), Garry Taylor (jewelry) and Vickie Taylor (gourd baskets). July 1: A retrospective exhibit honoring Oak Ridge painter Helen Guyman. Opening luncheon reception will be held 11:30am-1:30pm July 9, at the Gallery. For info call 483-6540.

Walters State Community College Art Gallery in library, Morristown. (587-3087) Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8:15pm, Fri. 8am-4:15pm.

Yee-Haw Industries Back 40 Gallery 413 S. Gay St. (522-1812) Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm. Thru July 20: Trading Visions, a streetside installation by Melody Reeves & Annette Bongers.

Kimberly Blaker editor and co-author of The Fundamentals of Extremism: the Christian Right in America, will sign copies of her book from 6-7:30pm July 3, at B. Dalton (7600 Kingston Pk.).

Knoxville Writers Guild Annual Open Mic is 7pm July 3 at the Laurel Theater. Guild members sign up to read, recite, rap, slam or sing their work. Socializing and refreshments follow. Open to the public, $1 donation suggested. See www.knoxvillewritersguild.org for more info.

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

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: June 27, 7pm: Mancow Muller signs Dads, Dames, Demons & a Dwarf. June 28: Sandra Lea signs Whirlwind: The Butcher Banking Scandal. July 2, 7pm: Caroline Cousins, a pseudonym for Meg Herndon, Gail Greer and Nancy Pate, sign their wacky Southern mystery Fiddle Dee Death. Call for info, 769-4084.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm at the Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Cafe; For more info email [email protected].

Women Out Loud: Open mic for women will be held at Eve's (282-1201) at 8:30pm on the first Saturday of the month (except for July, when it will be on July 12), and at New Beginning's (282-4446) at 8:30pm every third Thursday.

AUDITIONS

A1LabArts seeks artists for Fall 2003 Exhibition, Sept. 5 thru 30 at KMA Studios in the Candy Factory. Current A1LabArts members invited to create artwork related to the "Destinations" theme. Non-members can join for $25. Deadline is Aug. 12. Call Alan Finch at 457-3464 for info.

2NMC Music Conference seeks bands to be showcased at the Sept. 10-14 event in Nashville. Event includes panels, mentor sessions, trade show, parties, etc. For more info, go to http://www.2nmc.com/.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery seeks artists for 2004-2005 exhibition season. Open to all media that can be displayed on the wall (except video). Submit 10-20 slides, resume, SASE and artist's statement by Oct. 1 to Art Committee, TVUUC, 2931 Kingston Pk, Knox., TN 37919. Call Diane Fox at 691-1710 for more info or [email protected].

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

Hard Times Writing Contest Turn life's obstacles into good prose for the chance at prizes of $500, $350 & $250, plus honorable mentions. Deadline is July 15. For submission guidelines call Writer's Workshop at (828) 254-8111or [email protected].

OTHER

Community Action Committee (CAC) Community Leadership Class seeks applicants. Current and emerging leaders from low and moderate income groups will be chosen to participate in the program which strives to strengthen leadership at the grassroots level. Deadline is Aug. 1. To apply, call 546-3500.

The 2003 CASI North American Open Chili Championship seeks entries for Aug. 16 event in Lebanon, TN. Top three winners qualify for International Championship in Texas. Entry fee is $25. For more info, call Richard or Carol Knight at (615) 449-6676 or email [email protected].

Artists, Construction Workers & Interior Designers Needed for the 2nd Annual Tennessee One Ton Show, in November at the South K'ville Heritage Ctr. Artists paired with electricians, carpenters, plumbers and given one ton of marble to sculpt. No experience necessary. Call for info, 579-1315. Deadline is July 1.

Dropkick Murphys Fans Needed to help distribute flyers, stickers and promo materials around K'ville. Call Chuck Crouch at 384-6221 or email [email protected] to sign up.

The 3rd Annual Southeast Regional Gay Men's Health Summit seeks submissions for workshops to be held during the Nov. 13-16 event in Destin, Fl. Abstracts should be for workshops 75 minutes in length and address a topic that fits within the categories of health, HIV/AIDS, relationships, diversity or community-building. For more info, email [email protected]. Deadline is July 31.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives Scholarship seeks applicants. Must be female, have completed at least one semester at a four-year accredited college and be currently enrolled. For other requirements and info, call Barbara Parsons at 539-2214. Deadline is Sept. 1.

Artists Submissions now being accepted at The Gym (Homberg), for its 2003 art exhibition. Those interested should send 5-10 slides of work, a brief bio, and an artist's statement in a SASE to: Bethann DeGrow/ 605 King St. #7/ Knoxville, TN 37919. For more info, call 546-6852.

Take a Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine July 26 thru Aug. 3 in Dillsboro, NC. Thomas departs Great Smoky Mountains Railroad every 45 minutes between 9:15am and 4pm daily. Tickets are $14. Get advanced tickets by calling 1 (800) 872-4681

St. Mary's Summer Camps continue through August. Camps for science, fitness, scuba diving and cheerleading meet at St Mary's Health and Fitness center off Emory Road in Powell. For ages 5-12. For more info, call 362-8515.

KMA Summer Camps for Toddlers are week-long camps designed to introduce 3-4 year-olds to art. Camps held 9am to noon, thru July (except June 30 thru July 4). Cost is $70 for KMA members, $75 for non-members. To register, call Rosalind Martin at 525-6101, ext. 226.

KMA Summer Camps for Young People continue through the summer with camps dedicated to drawing, TV production, painting and digital photography. Camps designed for ages 5-8, 9-11 and 12-15. Cost is $165 for KMA members, $175 for non-members. Call 525-6101, ext. 226 for more info.

Horse Mountain Farm's Riding Camp 2003 Kids learn basic horsemanship in half-day camps, for 7-year-olds and above. Camps are Mon.-Fri., 8am-noon, thru the summer. Call for classes and info, 687-8159.

Pellissippi State Summer Camps For six-year-olds up through teenagers, classes in sports, juggling, acting, and much more. Call 539-7167 for info.

YMCA Art Program is offering a variety of camps for kids 3-5 years old, the first week of July. Classes are four days a week, 9-11am at the Northside and Westside YMCA. Enrollment is limited, call now for info: 922-9622 (Northside) or 690-9622 (Westside).

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

Tennessee Sales & Use Tax Exemptions Seminar & Luncheon will be held July 29 at the downtown Marriott. David Rogers and Terry Edwards will speak. Cost is $10. Call 1-888-257-2138 to register by July 25.

Knoxville Writers' Guild Workshops taught by nationally and locally known writers on the topics of fiction, poetry, memoirs and creative non-fiction. Classes meet 6-8pm. Mon. thru Thurs. July 7 thru 24 at Pellissippi State's Magnolia Ave. campus. Costs range from $20 to $48. For more info, go to www.knoxvillewritersguild.org or call 694-6405.

Joy of Painting Learn to paint happy trees in the Bob Ross method, also acrylic and traditional oil painting. Call 560-1496 for schedule.

ESOL Classes, Study Smart Sessions and GED Classes will be taught by Pellissippi State Community College, at area campuses and other community locations. Call 694-6556 or 694-6405 for information and reservations. All GED sessions are in the Student Development Center (Goins 123) of the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road.

Classes at Lilly's Bead Box teach you how to make bracelets, earrings, necklaces, lamps and more with beads. Thru June 30. Call 584-9100 for dates, times, and other info.

Classes at Beadazzled teach stone-cutting, beading, cross-making, wire wrap, watch making, wire bending, etc. Thurs. 6-8pm. $15-$20 per person. Visit the store for info, or call 237-5149.

American Red Cross offers classes in water safety, CPR and first aid. New lifeguard training courses starting soon. Call for times, location, and other info, 584-2999.

Classes Offered by K'ville Arts and Fine Crafts include Weave a Cotton Scarf, and Hand Wired Jewelry. Held at the Candy Factory, and yoga classes. Thru June 30, Mondays, noon-12:50pm. Call for more info, 523-1401.

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

The Pottery School offers day and evening classes for adults and summer "Hands on the Potters Wheel" workshops for pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Belly Dance Classes taught by Alexis Smith in all levels. Tuesdays, Intermediate at 5:45pm, Beginners II at 7pm, Beginners at 8pm, all classes above the First Care Medical Ctr. Call 577-0070 or email [email protected] for more info.

Community Craft Ctr offers weaving, pottery and craft classes beginning regularly. Call for info 494-5894.

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

Kundalini Yoga for Women Ajeet's yoga classes will leave you uplifted and relaxed. At the Yoga Room, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. $10 per person/$5 for students. Call for info, 579-4942.

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

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Classes focus on relaxation, energy and decreasing stress while increasing flexibility, focus, and strength. Call 300-8125 for info.

Hatha Yoga Classes Mondays, 7pm, at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway. $8 per class, all levels welcome. Call Annalee for info, 521-6391.

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.

Upcoming Classes at Well By Nature taught by independent practitioners, include feldenkrais, fluid moves, Pilates, tai chi, aquatic yoga, belly dancing and healthy cooking. Call for info, 584-3864.

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 3:30pm 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 in the World's Fair Park Art District in the "Peach" Victorian House.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Free HIV Testing will be offered at Kurt's in Homberg, June 27, 6pm, and at the KUUMBA Festival at Chilhowee Park, June 28, 3-9pm. Testing is confidential. For more info, call Loretta Johnson at 215-5084.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Group of East TN will meet at 2pm June 29 at Grace Lutheran Church. Call Phoebe Linnabary at 675-3666 or email [email protected].

Stress Reduction Workshop will help individuals and businesses design stress reduction programs, led by author Michael Lee Wright. 2-3:30pm July 19, Aug. 9 & 23, at the Candy Factory, second floor board room. Call 310-8331 for more info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free support groups for anyone who has a family member or friend with a mental illness. Support groups meet 7pm every second Tuesday, second Thursday of the month and 2:30pm every fourth Thursday of the month. Call 602-7807 for specific meeting locations.

Visions for Tomorrow is a support group for parents of children and teens with mental illness. Group meets 7pm every third Thursday. Call 602-7807 for info.

Mental Health Association of East Tennessee will start a new support group for children ages 8-12 with a family member who has a mental illness. Call Alice Brown at 584-9125 for more info.

Women's Group focuses on coping w/ HIV. Sponsored by Ft. Sanders Med. Ctr. and Hope Ctr. Call 541-3767 for info.

Circle of Love meets at 7pm Tuesays for women recovering from co-dependency. Step-study and topic meeting. Sacred Heart Cathedral. Contact www.codependents.org for more info.

New Heart Society of East TN is open to individuals who have had, or are waiting for, an organ transplant. Group meets 6:30pm the last Tuesday of the month at Barnhill's Buffet. Call Gary or Sandy at 992-6597 for more info.

Celebrate Recovery A biblically based recovery program for people with compulsive and addictive behaviors. Thursdays, 7pm, at the Cokesbury Ctr. Call for info, 693-0353.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group for all of life's difficulties. Meets every Wed., 6:30pm, and Sun. 5pm at the Grace Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Call for info, 691-8886 or visit www.gracebc.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics for those who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meets 7:30-9:30pm, Tuesdays at Park 40 Club (9217 Park West Blvd.), and Thursdays at Church of the Good Samaritan (425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd). Call 531-4846 or email [email protected] 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.

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 (no registration required) and educational courses for families/friends of mentally ill persons. A free educational course starts in late June, and meets at Peninsula Lighthouse. Reservation required for educational courses. Call to inquire and to register, 602-7807.

The Sexual Assault Crisis Ctr. offers several support groups meeting regularly. Call for class offerings and schedules, 558-9040.

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

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. including CancerNET, Man to Man, Nu-VOICE Club, and Look Good...Feel Better. For more info call 1-800-ACS-2345.

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KCDC Board Meeting will be held June 26, 11:30am, at Northgate Terrace Social Hall (4301 Whittle Springs Road).

Clinch River Chapter Trout Unlimited meets 7pm July 10 at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Norris. Avid fly fisherman and writer Fred Brown will speak. Open to the public. Call 584-0344 or email [email protected] for more info.

Community Volleyball at the sand court on Middlebrook Pike at 7pm every Tues., Fri. & Sun. Call David Leon at 691-1114 for more info.

Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Ass'n of Fundraising Professionals meets at the Faculty Club, first Wednesday of the month.�Meetings are scheduled in July, September, and November of 2003. For info, 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. Call 689-2446 for info.

E. TN. Computer Society meets the second Thursday of each mo., 7pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints behind West Town Mall. For info, visit etcs.org.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) meets every second Thursday of the month at 11:30am at the Orangery. Call 539-2214 for more info.

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

HAPPEN is a non-profit corporation formed to rescue animals from shelters and train them as service animals. If you are interested, contact Cynthia at 455-2389.

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

K'ville Musicians Ass'n presents music and dancing Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, at the North K'ville Rec. Ctr. Performances are free and open to all. Call for info, 524-1897.

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

Ladies of the Associated Construction of Women meet second Thursdays at the Gettysvue Country Club. For info, call Kris Hall, 945-3007.

Knox Dating Club for single adults 25-59, meets monthly at Giant Panda restaurant. Spend five minutes one-on-one with up to eight singles per night. Must pre-register to attend. Call 470-0934 or email [email protected].

Single Adults Monthly Mixer for ages 25 to 59 meets 6pm, July 13 at the Clubhouse on Northshore. Cost is $10. You must pre-register to attend. Call 470-0934 or email [email protected].

Film Discussion Group Meets third Wednesdays at the cafe in Borders, 7pm. For info, visit www.geocities.com/knoxfilmforum.

Interview Dating for single adults ages 25-37. Meet in a public setting for one-on-one interview dating. Email [email protected] or call 748-5781.

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.

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].

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

Knox Area Speculative Fiction Ass'n. 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 973-1352 or see kdgc.freeservers.com, or email [email protected]

Spectrum Cafe a safe harbor and social gathering place for GLBT and questioning high school youth. Every first and third Saturday, 7-10:30pm, TN Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Call David for info, 250-3288. Or visit www.spectrumcafe.org.

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.

City View Baptist Church Family Night is June 27, 7pm. Call 522-2364 for more info.

Prayer Seminar will be June 30, 6:30-8:30pm, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church. Rev. Glenn Weber, of the Border Prayer Network in El Paso, Texas, will speak. For more info, call 687-6622.

Metropolitan Community Church Knoxville's Week of Renewal includes performances by Rev. Delores Berry (July 12 & 13), a healing service (July 16), & dinner on the grounds (July 19). MCC provides an outreach to the gay/lesbian/bi-sexual/transgendered (GLBT) community. For more info, call 531-2539.

First Baptist Concord offers confidential ministry to people suffering life difficulties. Care givers have been trained by the Stephen Ministries program. To contact the Stephen Ministry, call 218-5591 or the church office at 966-9791.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group for all of life's difficulties. Meets every Wed., 6:30pm, and Sun. 5pm at the Grace Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Call for info, 691-8886 or visit www.gracebc.com.

Losel Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Ctr. of K'ville is holding various retreats and workshops, second Saturdays through July, 9am. $25 per person. Call Traci for subject matter and info, 382-1585.

Celebrate Recovery A Christ-centered program at the Cokesbury Ctr., Thursdays at 7pm. Call for info, 693-0353.

Xtremesingles is a non-denominational Christian organization for the active, adventurous, or outdoor oriented singles. Events are each week. For more info, visit Xtremesingles.org.

Free Lunch Sundays At Kindred Spirit, meeting at 10:30am in the square dance bldg. Call Jim for info, 521-0633.

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

He Is Ministries Ministering to the GLBT Community. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.