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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! All ages welcome. Both sessions at 10:30 am and 11:00 am are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! All ages welcome. Both sessions at 10:30 am and 11:00 am are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
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.
