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/ Amnesiac & DJ Slim. Thurs.: Live music, $5. Fri.: swimsuit competition w/ 5-9pm happy hour, $5. Sat.: Extreme bartending competition, $5. 18+.

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, Thurs.: Ladies free 'til 11pm. Fri. & Sat., 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 Thurs. and Tues.

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.

Smokey's Sports Pub & Grill 2613 W. Adair. (686-0600) Mon.-Sat.: restaurant employee appreciation, 7pm-2am.

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

The ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (363-2293). Thurs.-Sat. nights: Open back patio, bands on the roof & movies projected on the back wall.

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.: Half-price drinks for ladies. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Black. Sun.: Half-price drinks for fellas.

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

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 gen. adm., $5 students/seniors, available at the door. Call 524-7615 for info.

Brand New Beat An original musical revue celebrating the '50s. At the Bijou Theater Center, July 17 thru Aug. 29. Continuing thru Aug. 29: The Foreigner and Smoke on the Mountain. Dates and times vary. Call for info and tix, 522-0832.

Wilde West Blazing Saddles meets The Importance of Being Earnest in this irreverent western comedy. At: Laurel Theatre, 8pm, July 17, 18, 19, 26. Tickets are $12, benefit Historic Fort Sanders Neighborhood Association. For info, call 523-3972.

On Golden Pond The heartwarming love story and family drama starring Bruce Borin, Karen Brunner and Kara Kemp. At: Black Box Theatre, 8pm, Thru Aug. 2. $12 for adults, $8 students & seniors. Discount night Thursdays for $5. Call 909-9300 for tickets.

Heaven Can Wait The comedy about a guy who arrives in the afterlife only to be returned to Earth in the body of a rich man with a murderous wife. At: Theatre Central, 8pm, Thurs, Fri. Sat; 7pm, Sun. Thru July 20, Aug. 1-16. Tickets are $10, $5 for students with ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

Bullpen A new battle-of-the-sexes comedy written by Knoxville playwright Mark Hatmaker. At the West Side Dinner Theater, Thru Aug. 30. Call 966-8768 for reservations and info.

Canoe Trip Down the Tennessee River Ijams Nature Center invites you to cruise the river from 9-11am, July 11. For ages 8 and up. $10 members, $15 public. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 to reserve your spot.

Fast & Furious Weekend Car Show will be held 10am-3pm, July 12, at MaxCars, 8845 Kingston Pike. Entry fee is $20 adv., $25 day of show. Registration is 8am. 18+. Proceeds donated to Cerebral Palsy Center in Knoxville. Call 694-4456 for more info.

Half-Moon Music Festival will start at noon, July 13, at Watts Bar Lake near Ten Mile, TN. The East Tennessee Concert Band led by Ric Best headlines the event, which features a variety of regional bands. Free. Call Wayne Tipps at (865) 717-0584 for more info.

Twilight Garden Walks are free guided tours of the UT Gardens scheduled for the third Tues. of each month through Oct. Next walk will be July 15 at 7pm. Meet at the gardens entrance on UT Ag. campus. For more info, call 525-455 or visit [email protected].

Grainger County Tomato Festival Street Dance will feature dance lessons, music, food & fun for everyone, 8-11pm, July 18, Cox & Wright parking lot in Rutledge, TN. Free.

Wooden Fishing Lure Craftsman Chris Morrison demonstrates his technique from 10am-4pm, July 18-20 and July 25-27, at the Arrowcraft Shop (576 Parkway, Gatlinburg). Free. Call 436-4604 for more info.

Jazz & Funk Night Ijams Nature Center's summer concert series continues July 19, 6-9:30pm. Food by Back Yard Burgers, beer from Calhoun's, ice cream from Marble Slab and music by the Mitch Rutman Group. $6 members, $7.50 for non-members, free for children under 12. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 for info.

Ride to Survive Rock 'n' Ribs will be held 5-11pm July 19 at the World's Fair Park. Brother 2 Brother Band from Morristown will perform. Proceeds benefit Scleroderma Foundation. Cost is $10. For info, call 587-0263 or email [email protected].

Third Saturday Art Walk will be held 2-7pm, July 19, in downtown Tellico Plains. Music by the Dowden Sisters, kids activities, artist demonstration, gallery opening. Free. for more info, call Geri Forkner at 261-5168.

"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].

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Art Auction will be held July 24 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.

Shindig on the Green takes place Saturdays at 7pm in Asheville, NC, at the City/County Plaza. Musicians, dancers, jam sessions, storytellers, string bands celebrate the region's culture. Free. For more info, call (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.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860) Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. 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. 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 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. July 15 thru Aug. 17: porcelain bead jewelry and digital paintings by Garry Taylor.

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 Sept. 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.

Borders Cafe Espresso Gallery 202 Morrell Road, (769-4084). Mon.-Sat.: 9am-11pm, Sun.: 9am-9pm. Thru Aug.: UT instructors Lee Marchalonis, Emily Lambertsen & select work from their students.

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.

The Corner Gallery 144 Randolph Rd.,Grove Center, Oak Ridge. (483-3872) Tues. - Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5. Thru July: New block prints by Eun-Sook Kim, Hugh Bailey, Jane Batch, Coral Juras.

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

Elation 24 Market Square (329-8868) Call for hours.

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture 1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm. July 15 thru Aug. 10: "Knoxville & Vicinity: Works from MFA Alumni." Opening reception: 2-4pm, Aug. 10.

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 Aug. 12: American Landscape: A Southern Journey, with Tennessee artists Dawn Whitelaw, Roger Brown, Brett Weaver and Pat Hopkins, plus paintings by Lorrie Lane of Alabama, Jack Clayton of South Carolina.

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. Free admission 5-8pm Tuesdays. Thru Aug. 3: Seldom Seen Abstract Works from the KMA Collection. Thru Aug. 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)

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.

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

New City Merchants 109 S. Broadway (544-1622) Mon.-Sat. 11am.-4pm. July 10 thru July 24: Artifacts and contemporary works of art from Africa. Opening reception: 6:30pm July 10.

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. Thru July: Paintings by Holly Briggs.

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 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. Thru July: 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.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Skeptic Book Club will discuss The Culture of Fear by Barry Glassner, 5pm, July 13. Call for info, 670-0773.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: July 9, 1pm: Paul McElroy signs Treasure Coast Archipelago and Treasure Coast Deceit. Call for info, 769-4084.

Step Off the Edge, See If You Fly Live music, spoken word and other madness from Kari Hoffman, Nikki Hamblin, James Molchan, Rip Lydick and Jim Clark. 9pm, July 19, at Java Old City.

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

AUDITIONS

Borders Cafe Espresso Gallery Open Portfolio Day gives artists a chance to meet with gallery coordinator Heather Pace from 3-6pm, July 12. Artists sought for upcoming exhibitions. Email [email protected] for details.

Tennessee Valley Fair Regional Youth Talent Contest is accepting applications for the Sept. 10 event. First place receives $1,000, and all winners get eight-hour recording sessions and CDs from Big Mama's Recording Studio. Contestants must be 13-21. Call 215-1471 for more info.

A1LabArts seeks artists for Fall 2003 Exhibition, Sept. 5-30 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.

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].

OTHER

CONTACT of Knoxville seeks volunteers for its helpline. Volunteers will be trained beginning July 8 at Knoxville and Maryville locations. Registration fee is $50 per person or $70 for two people from the same family. To register or get more info, call 523-9108 or email [email protected].

Tennessee Valley Fair seeks vendors for booth space at the Sept. 5-14 fair at Chilhowee Park. Call the Fair office at 215-1471 or email [email protected] for applications.

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.

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.

South Knoxville AYSO Soccer Sign-Ups will be held 10am to 2pm July 12, 19 and 26 at Meridian Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy. for ages 4 1/2 to 19 years old. Early registration fee: $35 for first two children, $20 for each additional; Regular fee: $50 per player after July 31. For more info, call Rosanne at 573-5694.

Bug Night at Ijams Nature Center invites kids and adults to learn about insects. July 12, 8pm. Free for members, $3 per person for non-members. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 for info.

Dora the Explorer performs 7pm, July 15, and 10:30am, 3:30pm, 7pm, July 16, at the Knoxville Auditorium. Prices are $26 and $18, with a discount for parties of 10 or more. Tickets available at the box office or by calling 656-4444.

Kindermusik w/ Princess Eady Interactive & educational activities for children under 7. Borders, July 18, 11am & 7pm. Free. Call 769-4084 for info.

Bee Bilingual Spanish classes for kids. Borders, July 19, 1pm. Call 769-4084 for more info.

Take a Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine 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

Animal Weekend at the Knoxville Zoo Learn how animals use their feet with activities planned for 11am to 3pm.

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. 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.

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

Vegetable Garden Workshop will be held 9:30am, July 12, in the Greenhouse 11 classroom on the UT Ag. campus. Tour the garden, see heirloom veggies from the 1800s. For more info, call 525-4555 or visit [email protected].

Recycling Workshop will teach you how to reduce waste in your home. July 17, 7pm, Ijams Nature Center. Free. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 to reserve your place in the class.

Tai Chi Open House will introduce you to the ancient form of exercise and meditation. July 21, 6pm, Candy Factory. Beginner classes begin July 28, 6pm. For info, call the Taoist Tai Chi Society at 577-1665 or www.taoist.org.

Contractor License Course for Homebuilders & Remodelers will be held July 18-20 in the Goins Blg. Auditorium at Pellissippi State's Hardin Valley campus. Class covers building codes, laws, job site safety and more. Cost is $295, which includes meals and course materials. For more info, call 539-7167.

Practice Test for CPS & CAP Exams will be held 9am-3pm July 19 at Pellissippi State for administrative professionals. Cost of $10 includes lunch. To register, call Patsy Williams at [email protected] or 425-5190

Find Inner Peace as Dr. Marshall Zaslove, board certified psychiatrist and author, leads a workshop on meditation at Borders Books, July 26, 7pm. Free. Call 769-4084 for more info.

Learn to Draw Artist w/ Scottish MFA offers classes in North K'ville studio. Start from scratch or come to improve your skills. Classes meet for two hours on Tuesdays, starting mid-July. $150 for 10 sessions. Call 637-0047 afternoon, 946-4249 evening.

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

Career Workshops are offered on a variety of topics by Tennessee Career Centers. Work on your resume, cover letters, interviewing skills, professional dress, and more. For more info, call Knoxville Area Career Center at 522-8322 or www.knxcareers.org.

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center offers classes in pottery, painting, yoga, jazz dance and more. To register, call 523-1401.

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.

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 & Meditation 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

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.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group for pre- and post-op patients, meets 6-8pm on the second Thurs. of every month at City Hall at Knoxville Center. For more info, call Becky Johnson at 525-5897.

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 Tuesdays 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 July 31, and meets eight consecutive Thursdays at Peninsula Lighthouse (6800 Baum Drive). Call to inquire and to pre-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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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.

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].

East Tennessee Antique Bottle & Collectibles Society meets 6pm July 15, at Shoney's on Clinton Hwy. John P. Moss Jr. will share examples from his collection of more than 200 carnival posters. Call Terry Kirkland at 984-1167 for more info.

Meet City Council Candidate Marilyn Roddy from 6:30-8pm, July 15, at Holston Hills Country Club. Coffee and dessert reception. Call Marie Vlna at 525-6183 for more info.

Tennessee Artists Association meets 7pm July 15, at the Candy Factory. Impressionist Dick Ensing will demonstrate. Call 693-4292 for more info.

Smoky Mtn. Parrot Heads meet to share their love of Jimmy Buffett at 7pm July 18. at Pelancho's (1516 Downtown West Blvd.) Tall Paul will perform. Call Joe at 693-3128 for more info.

Amnesty International meets July 20, 2pm, at the Church of the Good Samaritan (425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.) Call 310-0707 or [email protected] for info.

Community Volleyball at Westwood Apartments 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 Wed. of the month.�Meetings are scheduled in July, Sept. and Nov. For info, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, extension 1236.

Speechmasters, a Toastmasters club for people interested in improving their speaking, listening and leadership skills, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan's Family Steakhouse (9645 Kingston Pk.) For info, call 541-6530.

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each month 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. Group meets 6pm every Wednesday at Solutions on Magnolia Ave. For more info, call Cynthia at 386-1657.

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].

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

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.

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.

Jason Shelton Director of Music at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Nashville, will speak about music and faith at 11am, July 13, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Christian Songwriters in the Round meets 7pm July 18 at the Gift Garden & Cafe in Maryville. Published songwriter John Condrone hosts. For more info, call Condrone at 983-4680 or go to www.johncondrone.com.

GAP (Graduates And Professionals) Group hosts a community-wide dinner and program at 6:30pm the first Monday of each month at Cokesbury Center (9908 Kingston Pike). Dinner is $6; program is free. For more info, call 693-0353.

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.

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.