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+.

Barley's Taproom &Pizzeria 200 E. Jackson (521-0092) Wed: Behind the Barn music series, simulcast on WDVX 89.9 FM, 9pm. $2.

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

Bugalug's Tazewell (423-626-5906)Sat: Karaoke.

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

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.

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

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

Cotton-Eyed Joe 11220 Outlet Drive (675-4563) Mon.: Family night, free dance lessons; Tues.: Men's night out; Wed.: Buck night; Thurs.: Ladies night; Fri. & Sat.: Hot-cool country dance.

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 315 Mohican Street (766-0767)

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

4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) 1st Monday: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra; Thurs.: Office party drink specials; Fri.: Reruns from the '70s (feat. Donald Brown, Mark Boling & Bob Knapp); Sat.: Silo Fulatang.

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.: Las Vegas variety show w/ Off Brothers, 9pm-1am.

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

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

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

Palace Theater 113 W. Broadway, Maryville (983-3330) Thurs.:Live music, 6-8pm. Free.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770) Wed. &Thurs.: Karaoke & dancing w/ Hot Rocket Entertainment.

Smokey's Sports Pub & Grill 2613 W. Adair. (686-0600) Mon.-Sat.: restaurant employee appreciation, 7pm-2am. Wed. & Thurs.:Bike night, no cover. Fri.: Bluestone w/ guests, 9:30pm-1:30am.

The ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (522-3221). Thurs.-Sat. nights: Live music inside, movies projected on the back patio.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJAlfred, 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.: DJBlack. Sun.:Half-price drinks for fellas.

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

Dark of the Moon Barbara Allen falls for the Witch Boy in this classic mountain tale presented by the Sevier County Theatre Guild. At Sevierville Civic Center, Aug. 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8pm, and Aug. 10 & 17 at 3pm. Tickets are $8 adv./$10 at the door. For reservations, call 428-9067.

As You Like It Shakespeare in the Park comes downtown. At: Market Square, Aug. 15 thru 30, 7pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free. Call Tenn. Stage Company at 546-4280 for info or reservations.

Ballroom Dance At Generations Dance Studio, 8-11pm, Aug. 16. $5 singles, $8 couples. Call 454-6566 for info.

Sunday in the Park with George and The Music Man Award-winning musicals interweaving themes of art and music. At the Walters State Community College, thru Aug. 10. 8pm, Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sundays. For tickets, call (423) 586-9260.

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 Aug. 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.

Listen to the Frogs and learn what they're saying, Aug. 7, 6:30pm, at the Cedar Bluff branch library. Lyn Bales of Ijams NatureCenter will speak. Free.

Cumberland Plateau Healing Herbs &Crafts Fair will be held Aug. 7-10, at Warner Herb Co. in Crossville, Tenn. Call 1-800-998-2131 for info or go to www.warnerherbs.com.

Third Annual 8th of August Celebration Will be held Aug. 8-10 at Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Open house, bazaar, music, history walk, and more. Call 524-8461 for info.

Davy Crockett's Birthday is a reason to celebrate Aug. 9, 10am-1pm, at the East Tenn. History Center. Music, craft demonstrations, storytelling & cake. Free. Call 215-8824 for more info.

Canoe Trip will be conducted Aug. 9, 9-11am, from Ijams Nature Center. For ages 8 and up. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 non-members. Call 577-4717 to register.

Volunteer Ministry Center 5K Run &Fun Walk will be held Aug. 9, 8am, at Calhoun's on the River. Registration is $15, includes breakfast and a T-shirt. Call Bethann DeGrow at 215-8806 to register.

Living History Weekend will be held Aug. 9 & 10 at Fort Loudoun State Historic Area. Musket drills, cannon firings, blacksmithing, etc. Hours are 10am-5pm on Sat., 10am-2pm Sun. Free. For more info, call (423) 884-6217.

Books Not Bars a documentary about a youth movement for juvenile justice reform, will be screened Aug. 9, 3-6pm, at the Pilot Light. Call the Nat'l Conference for Community &Justice at 637-6140 for info.

Poor People's March for Economic Human Rights will be held Aug. 12, 9am-5pm, starting at the Solutions office on Magnolia Ave. and ending at the City County Bldg. For info, call 523-8009.

Be a Big Brother or Big Sister Find out how Aug. 12, 7pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Charles Bloomfield Moore's Expeditions of the Tenn. River will be the topic of the Aug. 13, noon, lecture at the East Tenn. History Center, presented by archaeologist Richard Polhemus. Free. Call 215-8824 for info.

Learn About Bats at Ijams Nature Center, Aug. 15, 8pm. $3 per person, free for Ijams members. To sign up, call 577-4717 ext. 11.

Fifth Annual Goodwill Fire & Rescue Challenge will be held Aug. 16, at Chilhowee Park. Parade of fire engines starts at 8:15am, followed by competitions.

Feast With the Beasts will be held Aug. 16, 7-11pm, at the Knoxville Zoo. $50 adv./$60 day of event. Zoo members get $5 discount. Call 637-5331, ext. 300 for info.

Second Annual Rural Preservation Party & Auction is Aug. 16, 3-8pm, at Kelmont Farm, 1816 E. Brown School Road, Maryville. Live auction, live music, kids activities, hawk & falcon show, BBQ, baked goods. Benefits Citizens Against the Pellissippi Parkway Extension. For info, call Susan Keller, 982-4267, or Mike Cook, 984-9003.

Gatlinburg Heritage Festival begins Aug. 15. Call 436-0500 for more info.

Renaissance Festival will be held Aug. 16-17, 23-24 & 30-31, 10am-6pm, at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. Period garb, human chess match, music, sword fights, etc. Donations benefit the March of Dimes. Call 425-0717 for info.

Blues Cruise on the Star of Knoxville boards Aug. 17, 2:30pm, next to Calhoun's on the River. Nan Citty &Blues Voice performs. Call 525-7827 for reservations.

Twin Oaks Community 20th Annual Women's Gathering will be held Aug. 22-24, in Louisa, Va. Camping, music, workshops, drumming, sweat lodge, etc. Cooperative childcare provided. For info, call (540) 894-5126 or www.twinoaks.org.

The Knoxville Zoo presents Bird Shows and other special programs that give zoo visitors a better understanding of animals and their lives. Thru Labor Day. Call 637-5331 for more info.

Three Rivers Rambler takes trips at 2 and 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays from the riverfront off Neyland Drive. Fares vary. Call 524-9411 for info or reservations.

Food Drive for Needy Kids Make a non-perishable food donation to Second Harvest at the Tomato Head on Mondays. For info call 521-0000.

American Museum of Science and Energy300 South Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge (576-3200)Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. $2-3.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop 2716 Andersonville Hwy., Norris (494-9854) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun.1-5pm.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860)Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Aug. 8: Faculty works & selections from permanent collection.

Art and Antiques GalleryGreen Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619)Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Aug. 31: Works by Gallery members. 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. Ongoing: Clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru Sept. 30:"Postcards from Chilhowee Park,"oil paintings of the historic 1911 exhibition of Richard Hayes.

Bennett Galleries5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon.-Thurs.: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm.

Bliss (formerly Elation) 24 Market Square (329-8868) Mon.-Thurs.: 10am-6pm, Fri.: 10-9, Sat. 11am-4pm. Ongoing: Works by Chris McAdoo, Stacey Fletcher and Charlotte Tolley.

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 Aug. 8: "The One Ton Show," w/ photos of artists working in 2000 lbs of TNmarble.

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.

Corner Gallery 144 Randolph Rd., Grove Center, Oak Ridge. (483-3872) Tues. - Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5. Closed Aug. Re-opening Sept. in new location.

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

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm. 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.-Wed.:noon-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun.: 11am-5pm. $5 adults, free for youth 17 and under. Free admission 5-8pm Tuesdays. Thru Aug. 10: Still Lifes, by Michiko Kon. Thru Aug. 31: W. Russell Briscoe. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. Thru Sept. 21: Designing a New Knoxville: The Work of Crandall Arambula.

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.

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 Aug.: Pottery and works by Karen Briggs.

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.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Ongoing: 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 Aug. 29: Mixed watermedia works by Donna Johnson, and architectural color photos by J. William Rudd.

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.

University of Tenn. College of Law Cumberland Ave. (974-9252) Call for hours.

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitts. (483-2001) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. Thru Aug.: Pastels by Fran Thie and woodworks by Dick Busey.

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.

Michael Knight will read Aug. 7, 7pm, at the monthly meeting of the Knoxville Writers' Guild at the Laurel Theater. $1 donation requested. See www.knoxvillewritersguild.org for more info.

Dr. Rallie McAllister signs Health Lunchbox Aug. 8, 7pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Joe Guy signs Indian Summer: The Siege and Fall of Fort Loudoun, Aug. 9, at Ft. Loudoun State Historic Area during their Garrison Weekend. Call (423) 884-6217 for info.

The Skeptic Book Club meets Aug. 10, 5pm, at Barnes & Noble to discuss Amazing Conversions:Why Some Turn to Faith and Others by Bob Altemeyer & Bruce Hunsberger. Call 539-3006 for info.

Women's Book Club meets to discuss The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown, Aug. 11, 7pm, at Borders Cafe. Call 769-4084 for info.

Morning Readers Book Club meets Aug. 14, 10am, to discuss The Dream of Scipio by Iain Pears. Call 670-0773 for info.

Beverly Pangle Scott signs Thank You, Sister! Aug. 16, 2pm, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773 for info.

Knoxville Writers Group hosts writers to speak and read from their work every fourth Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm, at the University Center on the UT campus. Call Ruth Githens at 922-6346 for info.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm, 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, and at New Beginning's (282-4446) at 8:30pm every third Thursday.

AUDITIONS

Improv Comedy Group is holding auditions. All experience levels welcome. Call 368-0114.

Oak Ridge Symphony will hold auditions for several positions Aug. 28-30. Call Martha Anderson at 482-1036 for audition info and times.

International Songwriting Competition is accepting entries thru Sept. 15. Several categories, prizes include $100,000 in cash & merchandise. For info and entry forms, go to www.songwritingcompetition.com.

Tennessee Valley Fair Regional Youth Talent Contest is accepting applications for Sept. 10 event. Call 215-1471 for more info.

OTHER

Upstairs Gallery is accepting applications for membership. Deadline is Aug. 10. Call 483-2001 or 483-6540 for info.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop seeks crafters to show and sell their work in Norris. Bring three samples of work to the shop before noon Aug. 14. $25 jury fee, $20 of which will go toward member fees if accepted. Call 494-9854 for more info.

A1LabArts seeks artists for Fall 2003 Exhibition, Sept. 5-30 at KMA Studios in the Candy Factory. Deadline is Aug. 12. Call Alan Finch at 457-3464 for info.

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.

First Day Festival 2003 for Knox County school children and their parents, will be Aug. 12, 1-5pm, at Knoxville Expo Center. County Mayor Mike Ragsdale hosts the event with games, activities. Free. For more info, call Tracy McBroom at 637-8668.

Sign-ups for the Diadora Impact Falcons co-ed soccer league for ages 4-10 in Ball Camp/Karns. $40 for 12-week season, $20 for jersey. Register Aug. 7-8, 6-8pm, at Watt Road fields or call 938-4935 or [email protected]. Spots also available on Diadora Impact U17 and U14 competitive teams and for U9 boys in the Soccer Academy. Call 936-4672 or www.diadoraimpact.com

Loudon County AYSO Sign-Ups for ages 4 1/2 to 19 years old. Early registration thru Aug. 15: $30, plus uniform fees. Regular fee:$35, thru Aug. 22. For info, call 988-KICK or www.ayso325.org.

Tales for Tots for ages 1-5 meets every Wednesday, 10am, and storytime for ages 5 and up meets Saturdays, 11am, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773.

Zen &Yoga Retreat with Teijo Munnich and Eric Evers, will be Aug. 9, 9:30am-5pm, Westside Unitarian Universalist Church (616 Fretz Rd.). $20, plus dana offering for teachers. Call Barbara Roberts at 688-4093 or [email protected].

Knox County Adult Evening High School holds classes Aug. 12 thru May for adults seeking a high school diploma and refresher courses in Math and English. Call 594-3713 for info.

Songwriters Workshop will be held Aug. 13, 7pm, at Sam & Andy's in Farragut. For info, call John Condrone at 983-4680.

Bird Care Seminar will be held Aug. 16, 8:45am-4:45pm, in Hollingsworth Auditorium, UT Ag. campus. $35 fee includes refreshments and lunch. Call Barbara Campbell at 974-7264 to register.

Learn to Live Clean & Green at Ijams Nature Center, Aug. 16, 10am. Learn about indicator species by doing a biological survey. Free. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 to register.

2003 Doyle Baseball College Prep Showcase assists high school players and parents with the college recruiting process. More than 50 colleges invited to attend the Aug. 23 event at Lee University in Chattanooga. For info, call Anthony Fedele at (770) 517-6919.

Career Workshops are offered 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.

Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Oak Ridge offers free pre-business planning workshops Tuesdays, 10am-12pm at 1020 Commerce Park Drive. For more info call 483-2668 or 220-2020, or email [email protected].

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

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

Classes at Beadazzled meet Thursdays. Visit the store for info, or call 237-5149.

Learn to Draw Artist w/ Scottish MFA offers classes in North K'ville studio. Course will amaze beginners, give focus to those needing a jumpstart. Classes start soon. Spaces still available. Call 637-0047 afternoon, 946-4249 evening.

Community Craft Center offers weaving, pottery and craft classes beginning regularly. Call for info 494-9854.

Smoky Mtn. Glassmasters' Group offers classes in beginning to advanced stained glass art techniques. Call 633-5122 for info.

American Red Cross offers classes in water safety, CPR and first aid. Call for times, location, and other info, 584-2999.

Meditation Classes w/ Dr. Vidya Anderson Beginning small group and advanced individual instruction. Call American Meditation Society at 573-9142 for info.

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

Kundalini Yoga for Women at the Yoga Room, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm. $10 per person/$5 for students. Call for info, 579-4942.

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation at Laurel High School, Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30pm. Tuesdays at the Unitarian Church, Oak Ridge, 6:30pm. By donation. Call 524-1091 for info.

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Call 300-8125 for info.

Gentle Healing Yoga &Meditation Mondays, 7pm, Thursdays, 11am, at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway. $8/class, all levels welcome. Call ahead for childcare. Call HBK at 579-1932 for info.

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

The Glass Bazaar offers several cooking classes each week. Costs range from $20-$45 per class. Call 584-9072 for info.

Scottish Dancing Classes meet first and 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9pm, starting Sept. 16, at the Candy Factory. No partner required. $1 donation. Call Chris at 588-3618 for info.

Belly Dance taught by Alexis Smith. Tuesdays, Intermediate at 5:45pm, Beginners IIat 7pm, Beginners at 8pm. All classes above the First Care Medical Ctr. Call 577-0070 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.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group for pre- and post-op patients, meets Aug. 14, 6-8pm, at City Hall in Knoxville Center. Personal trainer Kelly Williams will speak. For more info, call Becky Johnson at 525-5897.

Fibromyalgia Workshop & Support Group meets Aug. 16, 10am, at Total Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 588-6789 for info.

Knoxville Mothers Center meets every Monday, 9:30-11am, at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Trained facilitators lead groups, childcare provided. For info, see www.korrnet.org/kmc.

GLBT Affirming Counseling Group For meeting dates and times, call 936-1619 or email [email protected].

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group meets 6pm, every 2nd and 4th Mondays at Lakeshore Park. Call 602-7807 for 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, 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.

Support Group for Parents of Children & Teens with Mental Illness meets 7pm, every 3rd Thursday at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Call 602-7807 for info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free monthly support groups and educational courses for families/friends of mentally ill persons. Call 602-7807 for info.

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. Most meetings and classes at 1844 Terrace Ave; also in Oak Ridge. For more info call 546-4661.

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.

OTHER

Tennessee Rose Society meets Aug. 7, 6:30pm, at Buckingham Club House. Call 691-1704 for info.

Amnesty International meets Aug. 10, 2pm, at the Church of the Good Samaritan. Call 310-0707 for info.

Greater Knoxville Business &Professional Women's Assoc. will meet Aug. 12, 5:30pm, at Bearden branch library. Call Laurel Bowen at 457-1364 for info.

Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club meets Aug. 12, 6pm, at Fort Dickerson Park in South K'ville for annual potluck. Call 690-3257 for info.

Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets Aug. 14, 7pm, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Norris. Charlie Saylor, field ichthyologist with TVA, will speak. Public is invited.

Lost Texans & Friends Club meets Aug. 14, 7pm, at Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse (8207 Kingston Pk.) To make a reservation, call Kim at 983-1931.

Smoky Mtn. Parrot Heads meets Aug. 15, 7pm, at Pelancho's. Former St. Somewhere lead singer Matt Hall will perform. Call 693-3128 for info.

Community Volleyball at Westwood Apartments on Middlebrook Pike at 7pm every Tues., Fri. & Sun. Call David Leon at 691-1114 for info.

Toastmasters Club 802 meets every Monday, 6:30pm, in Room 216 of Central Baptist Church. For info, call Denny LeSage at 966-0431.

Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Ass'n of Fundraising Professionals meets at the Faculty Club, first Wed. of the month.Meetings are scheduled for Sept. and Nov. For info, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, ext. 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.

Knoxville Juggling Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 8-9pm, in Suite 1 of the Candy Factory. Free. Call 966-1945 for more info.

E. TN. Computer Society meets the 2nd Thursday of each mo., 7pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For info, visit etcs.org.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, 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 rescues animals from shelters and trains them as service animals. Group meets 6pm every Wednesday at Solutions on Magnolia Ave. For more info, call Cynthia at 386-1657.

Tennessee Animal Rights Alliance (TARA) meets every first and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8pm, at Laurel High School.

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 2nd Thurs. of every month, 7pm, at the South Knoxville Church of God.

Ladies of the Associated Construction of Women meet 2nd 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 3rd 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] 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 GLBTand questioning high school youth. Every first and third Saturday, 7-10:30pm, TNValley 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.

United contemporary Christian vocal group, performs Aug. 8, 7pm, at Cedar Springs Christian Store on Clinton Hwy. plus, Aug. 9, 7pm, at Oak Ridge Civic Center.

The New Travelers Annual Gospel Celebration will be held Aug. 10, 3:30pm, at Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Performers include Rhapsody Dance Group, Kenny Springs, Blue Brothers and Unity, plus Happyland Singers.

Songbird Cafe a Christian songwriters in the round, will meet Aug. 15, 7pm, at Gift Garden Cafe in Maryville. Hosted by John Condrone. Call 983-4680 for info.

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

Young Professionals for Christ a Bible study group for Christian singles, meets 7:30pm Tuesdays at New City Cafe in the Old City. Non-denominational, all ages. Call 850-0644 for more info.

First Baptist Concord offers confidential ministry to people suffering life difficulties. Call 218-5591 or the church office at 966-9791.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group. 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 GLBTCommunity. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.