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.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
May
24
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
May 24 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jun
2
Fri
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jun
7
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jun
14
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Aug
13
Sun
Kick Blood Cancer @ The Grove
Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The LA Galaxy and Gift of Life are teaming up to Kick Blood Cancer at The Grove! Bring your kids to meet Galaxy soccer players and take part in fun soccer activities. Those 18 and over will be able to join the registry and get the chance to save a life.

Apr
1
Mon
Field Trip to The Long Beach Department of Health @ Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services
Apr 1 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Description: LINC provides affordable housing along with supportive services to low-income families, seniors, and the formerly homeless. Volunteers will be chaperoning our transitional age youth with a field trip to The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services. There will be 8 of our residents and 2 children.

Volunteers Needed: 2

Location: 2640 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804

Additional Information:

  • Volunteers will need to complete LINC Housing’s volunteer & liability forms
  • Transportation will be by the Long Beach city bus along with our Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided.

 

Any interested volunteers can contact me: Ryan Roman | RRoman@linchousing.org | (562)684-1122

Sep
28
Sat
Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser @ Firefighters Union 372
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance is having a Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser to have the irrigation, electrical upgrade, replace the 24 trees. Our main sponsor is Rex Pritchard, President Firefighters 372.

 

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser

Saturday, September 28, 2019

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Location: Firefighters Union 372

2201 Cherry Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90755

 

Come and enjoy refreshments and Christmas Joy.

RSVP to Maria Norvell, Chair — e-mail to mariabootsy@aol.com or call (562) 427-5021.

Dec
7
Sat
Help Set Up Daisy Avenue Tree Lane
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL)

Are Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!

 

Service Hours opportunity for volunteers over the age of 18 yr. old.

Volunteers — they need your help setting up the lane on Daisy Avenue.

The volunteer work day is:

Christmas Tree Lane Work Day

Saturday, December 7, 2019

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue

 

Christmas Tree Lane is located on Daisy Avenue

between Hill Street & Pacific Coast Highway.

Volunteers will be meeting at Hill Street & Daisy Avenue.

Volunteers work all day to try and get every display fenced in.

 

Lunch will be provided for all the volunteers.

You are welcome to help even if it's only one or two hours.

 

Please contact: Maria Norvell, Chair or e-mail DaisyChristmasTreeLane@gmail.com (562) 427-5021

Dec
14
Sat
2nd Annual 10th Street Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event @ Craftsman Village Park
Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Greetings!

​Join AOC7 for their 2nd Annual Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event!!!

 

Help turn 10th Street into Candy Cane Lane! AOC7 is looking for "super volunteers" to join them for their 2nd annual 10th Street tree watering and tree decorating event on Saturday, December 14th! Volunteers will be watering and decorating almost 100 trees on 10th Street from Alamitos to Cherry Ave. This is a really fun event that dosen't require any experience. They will provide the buckets and all the supplies to water the trees. If you're feeling really cheerful and would like to wear your little Elves or Santa Hats that would make great photo ops. Invite your family and friends. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

 

Decorations will be welcome!

 

When: Saturday, December 14th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am 

Where: Craftsman Village Park

850 Orange Ave., Long Beach, 90813

 

Contact Mary 562 758-5751 or email msmarys61@hotmail.com

Dec
26
Thu
Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) @ Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue.
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) are Looking for 25 Good Volunteers to help take down the figurines, fencing, stakes, etc.

 

Thursday, December 26, 2019,

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue.

 

Lunch will be provided for all the volunteers.

You are welcome to help even if it's only one or two hours.

Volunteers must be ages 18 years old and over.

Thank You for all your help in making Christmas Tree Lane beautiful once again!

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Maria Norvell, Chair

562-427-5021

daisychristmastreelane@gmail.com

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