Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar.
We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.
If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.
Please join Cultivate LA with this year’s Chef Ambassadors:
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Heirloom LA’s MATTHEW POLEY
- The Patina Group’s JOACHIM SPLICHAL
- Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel Air's HUGO BOLANOS
Get your Cultivate LA tickets today – they sell out quickly!
Don’t miss the Italian-style villa of Carla and Fred Sands for Cultivate LA, featuring the best of LA’s restaurants and artisanal food vendors, as well as a variety of California’s finest wine and spirits including many from last year and plenty of new favorites like Union Restaurant, Riot House, Semi Sweet Bakery, Trinchero Napa Valley and many more! View entire list of participants
6-7 pm VIP Reception featuring this year’s Chef Ambassadors and early entrance to the Garden Party with special pours from Asombroso Tequila, Frank Family Winery, Glenfiddich, Moraga Estates and selections from The Kitchen for Exploring Food and The Truffle Brothers
7-10 pm Garden Party + Auction with tastes from restaurants, bakeries, craft distilleries, breweries and wineries and an auction featuring large format wines and incredible trips and experiences
ARBORETUM SPOTLIGHTS 2015
Want to learn about the LA Arboretum from one of their experts? Take part in walking and tram tours led by different staff experts. Each will provide in-depth information on some aspect of the Arboretum with topics ranging from unique trees to intriguing books.
For details and more information, visit the event calendar at arboretum.org.
Free for members: Free with admission except as noted below.
For REGISTRATION, please call 626-821-4623
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Oct 4 (Sunday): Lucky Baldwin’s Arboretum
- Mitchell Bishop, Associate Curator for the Historical Collection
- Meet in front of the Queen Anne Cottage
Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 
626-821-4623.
Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum. Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.
Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.
Tuesday Evenings – Fall (5:30pm – 6:45pm)
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15, 23
Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):
- $35 per month – Arboretum members
- $40 per month – non–members
- $15 Drop In – per day
Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT
Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable. She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.
GARDEN NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SESSION – 2015
Don’t miss the Arboretum’s on-going series “Garden Night Photography Group Session”! Night offers unique photographic opportunities in the garden so come and discover your own creative images! Share your night photography techniques with other photographers. Specific emphasis will be placed on the ‘Painting with Light’ technique, so bring your ‘big gun’ flashlights.
Saturdays:
August 15th from 7:30pm-10:00pm (Introduction to Night Photography)*
September 5th from 7:00pm-9:30pm
October 10th from 7:00pm-9:30pm
*PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you attend the August 8th “Introduction to Night Photography” class if you have never photographed at night before, AND be sure you have a DSLR or camera that has manual control capabilities, AND please bring camera’s paper manual or pdf on your phone.
Where: Meet outside the Main Entrance – then visit the Arboretum gardens near the Entrance/Rotunda, Peacock Cafe, Bauer Lawn & Fountain areas, Cactus and Succulent Garden and Madagascar Exhibit area.
Who: Frank McDonough, session leader, botanist and photographer
Fee: Per Class – $30 Arboretum members/$35 Non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
LIMIT 12 Photographers – Pre-registration required; Please call the Class Registration line at 626-821-4623; classes are non-refundable.*
*In case of rain, class will be rescheduled in the near future; you may attend the class or obtain a refund.
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
You will need:
HEADLAMPS: You need to bring your own headlamp. For safety reasons, if you do not have a headlamp, you will not be permitted to attend. You may purchase inexpensive headlamps at Harbor Freight and Home Depot.
TRIPOD
DSLR CAMERA capable of long exposure time.
LIGHTS: Battery powered high illumination lights/flashlights, laser pointers.
COMFORTABLE SHOES: you will walk and maybe get dirty!
About the Session Leader: Besides doling out plant advice here, Arboretum Botanical Information Consultant Frank McDonough photographs the Arboretum on a regular basis. His work can be seen on the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens Facebook page, the Arboretum tumblr site, and throughout the Arboretum’s web site (www.arboretum.org).
Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 626-821-4623.
Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum. Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.
Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.
Tuesday Evenings – Fall (5:30pm – 6:45pm)
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15, 23
Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):
- $35 per month – Arboretum members
- $40 per month – non–members
- $15 Drop In – per day
Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT
Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable. She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.
Join My Friend's Place on October 15, 2015, as their Cirque team takes to the stage (and air!) at Ending Youth Homelessness: A Benefit For My Friend's Place. Highlighting some of the incredible Cirque du Monde social circus programming at My Friend’s Place, a program supported by Cirque du Soleil, the event will feature world-class entertainment from their talented aerialists and acrobats.
This year, My Friend's Place is thrilled to announce a special performance from the world-renowned Steben Twins. For one night only, Karyne and Sarah Steben will bring their incredible aerial act to the Taglyan for a breath-taking performance you do not want to miss! Check out video from the Steben Twins by clicking here. Tickets purchase, sponsorship opportunities and additional information can be found on our event website by clicking here. For additional information, contact Susan Zeren Dutra, Director of Development, at 323-908-0011 x110 or sdutra@myfriendsplace.org.
Join the Garden School Foundation for the Harvest Moon Celebration on October 17th! They’re looking forward to a heartwarming afternoon full of live music, fun garden activities, a fabulous live auction, and a delicious, locavore feast catered by GSF’s like-minded restaurant partners. Mark your calendars!
There will be many opportunities for like-minded business and restaurant partners to get involved, and GSF’s corporate sponsors will enjoy excellent visibility, goody-bag placement and more! If you’re interested in joining GSF’s group of corporate supporters, please contact Robin, director of development, at 310-722-7657 or robin@gardenschoolfoundation.org.
Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 626-821-4623.
Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum. Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.
Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.
Tuesday Evenings – Fall (5:30pm – 6:45pm)
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15, 23
Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):
- $35 per month – Arboretum members
- $40 per month – non–members
- $15 Drop In – per day
Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT
Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable. She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.
Room & Board is hosting their 2nd annual art show, featuring works by more than 90 contemporary, Los Angeles artists. Fifty percent of all sales will go to LA Family Housing. This event is free to attend! For more information, please contact ajohnson@lafh.org or 818-255-2790.
Bring a friend and spend a day on the green for LA Family Housing families in need. Proceeds from this event will help families transition out of homelessness.
For more information, please contact us at wjohnson@lafh.org or 818-255 -2768.
