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.
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Giving Opportunity!
One-time Volunteer Opportunity
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Jan
12
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What's Happening in Gardening
Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian
8 Thursday Classes
9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class
To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door
These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden news, trends, tips and pests. Each class begins with an open discussion and plant giveaway, followed by a lecture or hands-on workshop from one of the following speakers:
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January 12: Matt Tufenkian, Propagating Pelargoniums from Cuttings
Ever wanted to learn more about growing your own easy-care, great-smelling, and beautiful drought-tolerant plants? Now is your chance. Join Matt-Dell as he teaches us how to start our own baby plants from seeds and cuttings.
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January 19: Lili Singer, Hum on In! Gardening with Our Tiniest Birds
Few creatures are more beloved and admired than hummingbirds, and many species spend all or part of the year in this region. This illustrated lecture discusses how to create, plant and maintain a garden that attracts and supports these little avian wonders year round.
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January 26: Jo O’Connell, Australian Native Plants
Celebrate Australia Day with Australian Native Plants! Jo O’Connell will share her plant knowledge with us and bring some of her plants to show and sell. Her nursery, Australian Native Plants, was established in the early 1990’s, with the help of her husband, Byron Cox. From the beginning, their vision was to provide plants that are hardy, drought tolerant, cut flower producing, and bird attracting. www.australianplants.com
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February 2: January Nordman, The Nature of Permaculture; Building Gardens & Community
What would our lives look like if we could weave vibrant habitats throughout our sprawling metropolitan landscape? How do we begin to heal a world that is at odds with itself? Permaculture offers some possible solutions to these questions, as well as a challenge to how we can lead more fulfilling, authenticate lives as we confront the unknown of our current climate of chaos.
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February 9: Rebecca Tufenkian, Gardens of Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA is often thought of as being a cement jungle, but more often than not it is spotted with beautiful gardens and green spaces. Join us on a virtual tour of Downtown Los Angeles, and enjoy the gardens without the blisters and shinsplints.
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February 16: Brandon Walker, Irrigation Overview
Now is the time re-think your irrigation system. This class will cover different methods of irrigation, including drip vs. spray, as well as ways to work with the new municipal watering restrictions. Brandon Walker is Co-Owner/Operator at J. Harold Mitchell Supply. He brings with him a lifetime of experience working in professional irrigation. www.jhmsupply.com
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February 23: Susan Eubank, Working with Your Climate: Arboretum Library Resources for Better Gardening
The Arboretum Library is filled with materials about plants and gardens. Susan Eubank, Arboretum Librarian, will show you the best ones to make you a better gardener wherever you live and no matter how much rain comes out of the sky. Susan Eubank has worked in three climates in three botanic garden libraries for almost twenty years and she’s eager to have you dive into the depths of the Library.
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March 2: Edwina Pellikka, A History of Plant Based Fabrics & Plant Based Dyes
Edwina Pellikka is a Master Dyer and owner of A Dyeing Art, a high-end textile art studio. She has worked with LucasFilm for a 9-month stint dyeing fabric, hand airbrushing, and aging all the monsters for his third film in the Star Wars series, “Return of the Jedi”, which afforded her the opportunity to open A Dyeing Art in Los Angeles, catering to clients from Film & Television and Live Performances to Interior Design Furnishings & High End Fashion. Her company serves clients in America, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere around the globe.
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Jan
14
Sat
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
Saturdays, (6 week sessions):
January 14 – February 18
February 25 – April 1
April 8 – May 13
May 20 – June 24
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ron Pettie, Instructor
$69 Arboretum members / $79 non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
All materials are included.
Capture the beauty of nature! The instructor will guide a beginner to draw and paint with confidence. More advanced students will be able to paint independently at their own pace and will be able to choose their own subjects.
Each subsequent six-week class will explore other areas of painting such as landscape, still life, domestic animals, structures, deserts, and seascapes. Master artist Ron Pettie will guide you on this adventure.
At the end of a six-week session students will learn the following:
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Composition styles
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How to read a color chart
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Color mixing
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How to use the grid system and the rule of thirds
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Use of dark and light values and gray scales
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Learn a variety of techniques for painting , including using different brushes and the palette knife for texture and depth
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How to use the magic frame on photographs
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Self-Critiquing – Standing back and squinting
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Choosing a signature
Reservations REQUIRED; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.
Jan
19
Thu
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What's Happening in Gardening
Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian
8 Thursday Classes
9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class
To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door
These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden news, trends, tips and pests. Each class begins with an open discussion and plant giveaway, followed by a lecture or hands-on workshop from one of the following speakers:
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January 12: Matt Tufenkian, Propagating Pelargoniums from Cuttings
Ever wanted to learn more about growing your own easy-care, great-smelling, and beautiful drought-tolerant plants? Now is your chance. Join Matt-Dell as he teaches us how to start our own baby plants from seeds and cuttings.
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January 19: Lili Singer, Hum on In! Gardening with Our Tiniest Birds
Few creatures are more beloved and admired than hummingbirds, and many species spend all or part of the year in this region. This illustrated lecture discusses how to create, plant and maintain a garden that attracts and supports these little avian wonders year round.
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January 26: Jo O’Connell, Australian Native Plants
Celebrate Australia Day with Australian Native Plants! Jo O’Connell will share her plant knowledge with us and bring some of her plants to show and sell. Her nursery, Australian Native Plants, was established in the early 1990’s, with the help of her husband, Byron Cox. From the beginning, their vision was to provide plants that are hardy, drought tolerant, cut flower producing, and bird attracting. www.australianplants.com
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February 2: January Nordman, The Nature of Permaculture; Building Gardens & Community
What would our lives look like if we could weave vibrant habitats throughout our sprawling metropolitan landscape? How do we begin to heal a world that is at odds with itself? Permaculture offers some possible solutions to these questions, as well as a challenge to how we can lead more fulfilling, authenticate lives as we confront the unknown of our current climate of chaos.
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February 9: Rebecca Tufenkian, Gardens of Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA is often thought of as being a cement jungle, but more often than not it is spotted with beautiful gardens and green spaces. Join us on a virtual tour of Downtown Los Angeles, and enjoy the gardens without the blisters and shinsplints.
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February 16: Brandon Walker, Irrigation Overview
Now is the time re-think your irrigation system. This class will cover different methods of irrigation, including drip vs. spray, as well as ways to work with the new municipal watering restrictions. Brandon Walker is Co-Owner/Operator at J. Harold Mitchell Supply. He brings with him a lifetime of experience working in professional irrigation. www.jhmsupply.com
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February 23: Susan Eubank, Working with Your Climate: Arboretum Library Resources for Better Gardening
The Arboretum Library is filled with materials about plants and gardens. Susan Eubank, Arboretum Librarian, will show you the best ones to make you a better gardener wherever you live and no matter how much rain comes out of the sky. Susan Eubank has worked in three climates in three botanic garden libraries for almost twenty years and she’s eager to have you dive into the depths of the Library.
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March 2: Edwina Pellikka, A History of Plant Based Fabrics & Plant Based Dyes
Edwina Pellikka is a Master Dyer and owner of A Dyeing Art, a high-end textile art studio. She has worked with LucasFilm for a 9-month stint dyeing fabric, hand airbrushing, and aging all the monsters for his third film in the Star Wars series, “Return of the Jedi”, which afforded her the opportunity to open A Dyeing Art in Los Angeles, catering to clients from Film & Television and Live Performances to Interior Design Furnishings & High End Fashion. Her company serves clients in America, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere around the globe.
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Jan
21
Sat
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
Saturdays, (6 week sessions):
January 14 – February 18
February 25 – April 1
April 8 – May 13
May 20 – June 24
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ron Pettie, Instructor
$69 Arboretum members / $79 non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
All materials are included.
Capture the beauty of nature! The instructor will guide a beginner to draw and paint with confidence. More advanced students will be able to paint independently at their own pace and will be able to choose their own subjects.
Each subsequent six-week class will explore other areas of painting such as landscape, still life, domestic animals, structures, deserts, and seascapes. Master artist Ron Pettie will guide you on this adventure.
At the end of a six-week session students will learn the following:
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Composition styles
-
How to read a color chart
-
Color mixing
-
How to use the grid system and the rule of thirds
-
Use of dark and light values and gray scales
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Learn a variety of techniques for painting , including using different brushes and the palette knife for texture and depth
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How to use the magic frame on photographs
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Self-Critiquing – Standing back and squinting
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Choosing a signature
Reservations REQUIRED; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.
Jan
22
Sun
What are you doing the evening of January 22? You could attend an evening of laughs. We all could use a few right now. Here are some reasons that you might want to attend that evening.
1. You have sworn off CNN and perhaps all television for the weekend.
2. You want to support two really good organizations that are vital in the fight for women's and human rights.
3. You haven't driven east of the 405 in several weeks.
4. You like to laugh.
Don’t miss this special event benefitting The Feminist Majority and Human Rights Watch, which is hosted by Bruce Villanch and features Kevin Nealon & 
more!
To purchase tickets click HERE.
Jan
26
Thu
Instructor: Master Arnold Chien
Tai Chi is a martial art based on the theory of an ancient classic called “I Ching”. Kinetic Tai Chi is created by Master Chien based on this foundation coupling with contemporary Physics of potential & kinetic energy. The training sessions include striking, throwing & submission techniques. There are 10 levels of form to advance. Combining this advanced physical routine with Tai Chi’s rich thinking, students will benefit lifelong health, achieve mental superiority and enjoy high level combat skills.
Thursdays
9:00am-10:30am
Winter 1st: 1/26, 2/02, 2/09, 2/16
Winter 2nd: 2/23, 3/02, 3/09, 3/16
Spring 1st: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/04
Spring 2nd: 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/01
Cost for Classes:
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$35 per month – members
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$45 per month – non–members
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$15 Drop In – per day
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10% discount if you sign up for 2 sessions
Pre-registration preferred; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.
Grandmaster Arnold Chien is the founder of Kinetic Tai Chi, 2012 & 2014 Kungfu master at USC Pacific Asia Museum & 2008 Chinese idol in martial art category. In 2013, he became the first instructor to teach Tai Chi at the legendary Gold’s Gym Arcadia, CA. Chien’s heavy focus on the principle of softness to conquer hardness has helped students to achieve not only the physical limitations, but their mental ones as well, thereby reach the ultimate level of “soft as silk and hard as steel”.
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What's Happening in Gardening
Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian
8 Thursday Classes
9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class
To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door
These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden news, trends, tips and pests. Each class begins with an open discussion and plant giveaway, followed by a lecture or hands-on workshop from one of the following speakers:
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January 12: Matt Tufenkian, Propagating Pelargoniums from Cuttings
Ever wanted to learn more about growing your own easy-care, great-smelling, and beautiful drought-tolerant plants? Now is your chance. Join Matt-Dell as he teaches us how to start our own baby plants from seeds and cuttings.
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January 19: Lili Singer, Hum on In! Gardening with Our Tiniest Birds
Few creatures are more beloved and admired than hummingbirds, and many species spend all or part of the year in this region. This illustrated lecture discusses how to create, plant and maintain a garden that attracts and supports these little avian wonders year round.
|
|
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January 26: Jo O’Connell, Australian Native Plants
Celebrate Australia Day with Australian Native Plants! Jo O’Connell will share her plant knowledge with us and bring some of her plants to show and sell. Her nursery, Australian Native Plants, was established in the early 1990’s, with the help of her husband, Byron Cox. From the beginning, their vision was to provide plants that are hardy, drought tolerant, cut flower producing, and bird attracting. www.australianplants.com
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February 2: January Nordman, The Nature of Permaculture; Building Gardens & Community
What would our lives look like if we could weave vibrant habitats throughout our sprawling metropolitan landscape? How do we begin to heal a world that is at odds with itself? Permaculture offers some possible solutions to these questions, as well as a challenge to how we can lead more fulfilling, authenticate lives as we confront the unknown of our current climate of chaos.
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February 9: Rebecca Tufenkian, Gardens of Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA is often thought of as being a cement jungle, but more often than not it is spotted with beautiful gardens and green spaces. Join us on a virtual tour of Downtown Los Angeles, and enjoy the gardens without the blisters and shinsplints.
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February 16: Brandon Walker, Irrigation Overview
Now is the time re-think your irrigation system. This class will cover different methods of irrigation, including drip vs. spray, as well as ways to work with the new municipal watering restrictions. Brandon Walker is Co-Owner/Operator at J. Harold Mitchell Supply. He brings with him a lifetime of experience working in professional irrigation. www.jhmsupply.com
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February 23: Susan Eubank, Working with Your Climate: Arboretum Library Resources for Better Gardening
The Arboretum Library is filled with materials about plants and gardens. Susan Eubank, Arboretum Librarian, will show you the best ones to make you a better gardener wherever you live and no matter how much rain comes out of the sky. Susan Eubank has worked in three climates in three botanic garden libraries for almost twenty years and she’s eager to have you dive into the depths of the Library.
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March 2: Edwina Pellikka, A History of Plant Based Fabrics & Plant Based Dyes
Edwina Pellikka is a Master Dyer and owner of A Dyeing Art, a high-end textile art studio. She has worked with LucasFilm for a 9-month stint dyeing fabric, hand airbrushing, and aging all the monsters for his third film in the Star Wars series, “Return of the Jedi”, which afforded her the opportunity to open A Dyeing Art in Los Angeles, catering to clients from Film & Television and Live Performances to Interior Design Furnishings & High End Fashion. Her company serves clients in America, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere around the globe.
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Jan
28
Sat
Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl
To register, please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door.
Want to grow your own fruit? Come learn some basics about fruit trees in Southern California. The class will cover the species and varieties that do the best here and how to consider their different needs for care and pruning. Design and lay-out considerations for your particular property will be discussed. The beauty of orcharding in So Cal is that, with the right planning and attention, you can eat several kinds of delicious home grown fruit throughout the year!"
Steve Hofvendahl grows around 100 fruiting trees and plants on his property (he lost count long ago). He ran the TreePeople Fruit Tree Program for 11 years where he successfully over-saw the distribution of over 50,000 free fruit trees to low income families throughout Los Angeles County. He is a Master Gardener and a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers.
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
Saturdays, (6 week sessions):
January 14 – February 18
February 25 – April 1
April 8 – May 13
May 20 – June 24
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ron Pettie, Instructor
$69 Arboretum members / $79 non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
All materials are included.
Capture the beauty of nature! The instructor will guide a beginner to draw and paint with confidence. More advanced students will be able to paint independently at their own pace and will be able to choose their own subjects.
Each subsequent six-week class will explore other areas of painting such as landscape, still life, domestic animals, structures, deserts, and seascapes. Master artist Ron Pettie will guide you on this adventure.
At the end of a six-week session students will learn the following:
-
Composition styles
-
How to read a color chart
-
Color mixing
-
How to use the grid system and the rule of thirds
-
Use of dark and light values and gray scales
-
Learn a variety of techniques for painting , including using different brushes and the palette knife for texture and depth
-
How to use the magic frame on photographs
-
Self-Critiquing – Standing back and squinting
-
Choosing a signature
Reservations REQUIRED; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.
Jan
29
Sun
As we dive into 2017, Dysonna is revved up and ready for "Perception of Reality" at the gorgeous Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. This theatrical art/fashion show is what everyone woman and girl needs in their lives, an uplifting and inspiring show that gives you the courage to be you and know that you can Run Your World!
Don’t miss the experience of a woman’s story as she questions who she is through her journey of life. To find her power and courage to succeed at whatever she want to be and do. Dancers and models will come to life and stage before your eyes! For reservations, call 323-857-0030 or purchase online at www.mkt.com/dysonna. All proceeds benefit Jenesse Foundation, Closed Eyes Open Heart Foundation and GIRLS INC. For more info, please visit www.dysonnacityartgallery.com or www.dysonna.com.
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