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-- New Spirit Community Church -- 11 a.m. Sundays. Special worship service celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender spirituality and pride. Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1798 Scenic Ave. 510-704-7729, www.newspiritchurch.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

Asian Outreach Program -- Center for Independent Living assists Asians with disabilities, particularly new immigrants, providing services and advocacy in Cantonese, Vietnamese and English. Staff knows community and government services available to disabled. Details: CIL, 510-763-9999.

-- Three wishes Inc. -- Free power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and permanently disabled if they qualify: those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and meet program guidelines. No deposit required. 800-277- 2129.

MEETINGS

Berkeley Copwatch -- activities. Monday Night Organizational Meetings, 8 p.m. at Grassroots House, 2022 Blake St. Wednesday Night Office Hours, 5-7 p.m. at Grassroots House. Thursday Night Public Shift, 7-7:30 p.m. at Ashby BART Station. Details: 510-548-0425, www.berkeleycopwatch.org.

-- Sustainable Business Alliance -- Monthly networking events, and East Bay Green Drinks Happy Hour, third Wednesdays monthly 5:30- 8 p.m. at Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, 1920 Shattuck Ave. Organization for companies who are committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices. Details: 510-451-4001, Events: $10-$15. www.sustainablebiz.org.

-- JumpStart -- Meets 8-9:30 a.m. with networking until 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. A synergistic alliance of entrepreneurs sharing information, support and business tools, inspiring growth and success. A Cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave. $5 nonmembers, free for members. Details: Joni, 510-652-4532, www.jumpstartten.com.

-- Simplicity Forum -- Meets monthly to discuss ways to change lives by finding ways to work less, consume less, rush less, have more time to build community with friends and family, and live more lightly upon the planet. 510-526-6596, www.simpleliving.net.

-- Overeaters Anonymous -- Meets 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fridays. Group for individuals who eat compulsively. Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Details: Kit, 510-845-3033, www.oaeastbay.org.

-- Overeaters Anonymous -- Meets 8:30 a.m. Saturdays (newcomers at 8 a.m.). A 12-step program providing free aid for those with eating problems. St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. 510-273-9292.

-- Berkeley-Emeryville Toastmasters Club -- Meets 12:10-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Join an informal, friendly and supportive atmosphere; develop and polish your communication skills. Beginning to advanced speakers welcome. 700 Heinz Ave. Details: Richard, 510-843-7313 or Chris, 510-601-8696.

-- State Health Toastmasters -- Meets 12:10-1:10 p.m. second, third and fourth Thursdays monthly. State Health building, 2151 Berkeley Way. 510-649-7750.

-- Beijing Express Toastmasters -- Speak Smart! meets 6:15-7:30. p.m. Mondays. Peking Express Restaurant, 2068 Center St. 510-549- 9671.