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.
ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is seeking foster parents in Los Angeles. If you can find room in your heart and home and are interested in learning more about becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-70-CHILD for more information.
Each year, this event serves a dual purpose as a special holiday treat for 1,000 of Venice Family Clinic's low-income and homeless pediatric patients as well as a fundraiser that earns over $100,000 for VFC’s pediatric medicine program. Volunteers are needed in the weeks leading up to the holiday event to help organize and package the toys and books that will be distributed to the children and families during the event. Some heavy to light lifting is required. Groups of 6 – 10 people per shift are ideal; shift times are 9 am – 1 pm and/or 1 – 4 pm. VFC would love to have any group ages 14 years+ and they’d happily address any questions you might have in the meantime. Clubs and individuals can learn more and apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19x1IqklADeguAjYD3MMmQcMYRzjalinho-EeTl3aZcM/viewform. Visit http://www.venicefamilyclinic.org for more info. 
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.
Thursday Mornings – 
(9:30 – 10:45am)
- July 2, 9, 23, 30
- August 6, 13, 20, 27
- September 3, 10, 17, 24
- October 1, 8, 15, 22
- November 5, 12, 19 *
- December 3, 10, 17 *
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 us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of the groups we’re helping include Aviva Center, My Friend’s Place, Heal the Bay and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town. For specific details, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/. For more info, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ or contact rob@bigsunday.org to sign up today.
Join ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center for their free parenting classes. Classes are held in English from 1 – 3 pm and in Spanish from 3 – 5 pm. Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org. NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Join National Council of Jewish Women/LA on Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 – RAIN OR SHINE !
Help give away over 75,000 pieces of clothing, stuffed animals and children’s books to more than 3,000 in-need and at-risk individuals in our community. Help is also needed the day before the event to sort clothes.
Volunteer shifts are: Sat, Dec. 5, 8 am-12 pm; Sun, Dec. 6, 6:45 am-10 am; 9:45 am-1 pm. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
Groups are welcome and should contact Rachel at rachelr@ncjwla.org.
All other volunteers should RSVP to Maryam at maryam@ncjwla.org.
NOTE: Community service credit/certificates will be given to all students.
Join the good folks at Emerson Avenue Community Garden for their Community Work Day on the first Saturday of every month and get your hands dirty while supporting a great cause. All ages are welcome – there's plenty to do!
Don’t miss the Southern California Radio Gala as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of AirTalk with Larry Mantle and the 15th Anniversary of Southern California Public Radio. The event will honor the following:
- Larry Mantle, Host of AirTalk
- Frank H. Cruz, Co-Founder of Telemundo
- Connie Rice, Founding Co-Director of the Advancement Project
The event will feature a cocktail reception followed by a dinner, program and entertainment (JT & Friends, a fabulous 40+ piece band led by John Tu, president and co-founder of Kingston Technology).
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
- $500 | premium dinner seating and ¼-page ad in the Program Book
- $250 | includes dinner seating
For information and to reserve your seats contact SCPRGala@scpr.org.
Join National Council of Jewish Women/LA on Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 – RAIN OR SHINE !
Help give away over 75,000 pieces of clothing, stuffed animals and children’s books to more than 3,000 in-need and at-risk individuals in our community. Help is also needed the day before the event to sort clothes.
Volunteer shifts are: Sat, Dec. 5, 8 am-12 pm; Sun, Dec. 6, 6:45 am-10 am; 9:45 am-1 pm. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
Groups are welcome and should contact Rachel at rachelr@ncjwla.org.
All other volunteers should RSVP to Maryam at maryam@ncjwla.org.
NOTE: Community service credit/certificates will be given to all students.
