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
Feb
25
Thu
How International Law Can Eradicate Torture @ Southwestern Law School
Feb 25 @ 6:30 pm

Join Human Rights Lecturer at Southwestern Jose Siderman for a lecture on “How International Law Can Eradicate Torture” Feb. 25.  The special lecture will include a response to cynics by Juan Mendez, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

  • COCKTAIL RECEPTION – 6:30 pm
  • LECTURE/Q & A – 7:30 pm

Please RSVP to advancement@swlaw.edu or 213-738-6814.

Aug
20
Sat
Adopt a Tree! @ Memory Row
Aug 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

2013, 11-23 Memory Tree Planting (4)

Help grow our urban forest by Adopting a Tree and honoring a loved one!

Tree Musketeers’ Community Forester will work with you to select from the species and locations available on Memory Row, where Memory Trees are planted. The Tree Adoption Ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 20th. Complete your Memory Tree Reservation Form today!

Adopting a tree is also great for those who:
* Live in an apartment with no place to own a tree
* Want to give a unique gift to tree-loving friends
* Want to mark a birth, passing, wedding, birthday, or personal accomplishment
* Want to help but don’t know how
* Are too young to handle the tools necessary to plant a tree

Oct
28
Fri
Amnesty International Western Regional Conference @ Double Tree Hilton Los Angeles Westside
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm

amnesty-logoAmnesty International invites you to this year's Western Regional Conference! Join them October 28-30, 2016, as they stand shoulder to shoulder in the great city of Los Angeles to make a lasting human rights impact. The Western Regional Conference brings together hundreds of Amnesty members and other human rights activists from around the country. With the Regional Conference Planning Committee and Regional Office as co-hosts, together they will continue the tradition of engaging in networking opportunities, inspiring plenaries, outstanding keynotes, and hands-on skill-building workshops, as well as shaping the policies of the organization.

Through interactive programs and workshops, exceptional speakers and engaging exhibits, the Regional Conference will facilitate discussions about human rights issues in the United States and around the world and motivate us to take action. As an activist, you will be challenged to initiate change within your own community. This will only happen with you – you need to be there!

For more info, please visit http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/western.

May
6
Sat
Second City Hollywood Open House @ Second City Hollywood
May 6 all-day

On Saturday, May 6th, The Second City Hollywood is giving back to the community with a day of FREE workshops & shows! Reservations are recommended but walk-ups on the day of are always welcome.

FREE workshops offered in Improv, Musical Improv, Writing for TV/Film, Writing Comedy, Stand-Up, Long Form Improv, Kid Improv (6-7yr), and Kid & Teen Improv (8-18yr).

FREE shows from noon-10pm with the noon at 3 pm shows being family friendly.

See full schedule by clicking HERE!

May
10
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
May 10 @ 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

May
17
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
May 17 @ 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

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

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