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
Aug
18
Thu
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Work out your creative energy learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Weeklong day camps are available thru June, July, and Aug. Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm • $350 per camp. No previous experience is needed. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off what they’ve learned!

For more info, visit www.secondcitysummers.com


Each day students rotate through three subjects:

  • Improv
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Musical Improv


2016 Camp dates:

  • Camp #1: June 6-10
  • Camp #2: June 13-17
  • Camp #3: June 20-24
  • Camp #4: June 27-July 1
  • Camp #5: July 5-8*
  • Camp #6: July 11-15
  • Camp #7: July 18-22Comedy Camp
  • Camp #8: July 25-29
  • Camp #9: Aug 1-5
  • Camp #10: Aug 8-12
  • Camp #11: Aug 15-19


SecondCitySummers.com
323-464-8542

EARLY DROP OFF AVAILABLE!
You can drop your student off as early as 8:30 free of charge.

AFTER CARE
Available from 3:30-5:00pm each day for $75.

Aug
19
Fri
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Work out your creative energy learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Weeklong day camps are available thru June, July, and Aug. Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm • $350 per camp. No previous experience is needed. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off what they’ve learned!

For more info, visit www.secondcitysummers.com


Each day students rotate through three subjects:

  • Improv
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Musical Improv


2016 Camp dates:

  • Camp #1: June 6-10
  • Camp #2: June 13-17
  • Camp #3: June 20-24
  • Camp #4: June 27-July 1
  • Camp #5: July 5-8*
  • Camp #6: July 11-15
  • Camp #7: July 18-22Comedy Camp
  • Camp #8: July 25-29
  • Camp #9: Aug 1-5
  • Camp #10: Aug 8-12
  • Camp #11: Aug 15-19


SecondCitySummers.com
323-464-8542

EARLY DROP OFF AVAILABLE!
You can drop your student off as early as 8:30 free of charge.

AFTER CARE
Available from 3:30-5:00pm each day for $75.

Oct
2
Sun
SPY’s 4th Annual Carnival @ The Micelli Residence (address will be provided with RSVP)
Oct 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join SPY on Sunday October 2, 2016 for Safe Place for Youth's 4th Annual Carnival, hosted by SPY Board Member and CAA Super Agent Peter Micelli. The special event will include carnival games, food, drink and live entertainment.  For tickets and info, please click HERE.spycarnivalinvite

Oct
15
Sat
2016 Imagine Awards @ California Science Center (Samuel Oschin Pavilion under Space Shuttle Endeavor)
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm

Don’t miss a night of dinner, drinks and dancing under Space Shuttle Endeavour and help Inner-City Arts shoot for the stars!

imagine-awards-16By engaging young people in their own creative process, Inner-City Arts is helping shape a society of creative, confident and collaborative individuals who dare to IMAGINE a future filled with possibility.

Join Inner-City Arts as they celebrate the transformational work of their organization, and honor the philanthropic commitment of The Boeing Company and Susan Emerling-Torres.

Imagine Awards is Inner-City Arts' signature fundraising event. All contributions directly support Inner-City Arts' work in providing arts education for underserved youth in downtown LA.

To purchase your tickets and for sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE.

Dec
7
Wed
Create Now Anniversary Celebration @ PRANK
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Take part in Create Now’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, December 7! Come celebrate with at PRANK, a fabulous new restaurant located at 1100 S. Hope Street, within a DTLA South Park neighborhood. For only $50, party hardy and learn more about Create Now. Meet some of the organization’s alumni and mentors from 6:00 – 8:30 pm as you enjoy delicious food and an open bar until 7:30 pm. Come hang out and network as long as you want!  Also, win awesome prizes at a Silent Auction, like a trip for two on the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer luxury train, and many other incredible items. The holidays are coming!  For more info, visit https://www.picatic.com/event14708527376867?utm_source=October+2016+Newsletter&utm_campaign=October+2016&utm_medium=email.  Proceeds benefit Create Now’s creative arts mentoring and education programs.

Feb
11
Sat
Youth Planting Supervisor Training (Youth 10-18) @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Be an environmental leader with Tree Musketeers! This four-hour training covers leading volunteers young and old, ISA standards for tree planting and more about how young people are taking charge in the environmental movement. Trainees will earn a Supervisor certificate at the LEAD Graduation Ceremony after satisfactory class completion and putting their new skills to work at a planting. In addition to leading tree plantings, Youth Planting Supervisors serve as representatives and leaders of TREE MUSKETEERS and the environmental movement at tree care events, fairs and other events.

Register today!

Mar
19
Sun
The People of Change: 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser Event
Mar 19 @ 2:30 pm – Mar 19 @ 5:00 pm

Don’t miss The People of Change’s 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser Event on Sunday, March 19!  Participation in this fun event helps fund the organization’s programs — HIP through Science, ICB groups, P.L.A.Y, and No More Tents — that greatly impact our community. Your donation includes two games and shoes.  For more info, please call 716-986-6104.  Click HERE to RSVP today!

The People of Change is a collection of likeminded individuals who desire to see change in their environment and the world.  Their mission is to help those less served and to help improve the quality of life of each individual through advancement in education, income, cultural awareness and health.

Instagram: @thepplofchange

Jun
4
Sun
SPY 2nd Annual Gala @ Playa Studios
Jun 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please join Safe Place for Youth on Sunday, June 4, 2017, for their 2nd Annual Gala celebrating community heroes and the resilient homeless youth who inspire them daily.  The special event, which will honor Amy & Pete Favat and The Westchester Rotary Club with the Community Support Award, will include cocktails by Matthew Biancaniello, gourmet food by Tasting Kitchen, Superba, Charcoal and more, a silent auction and a performance by Grouplove.  To purchase tickets and for more info, please visit www.spy2017gala.eventbrite.com.

Nov
16
Thu
2017 Gala for the Children @ The Beverly Hilton
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

5:30 PM • Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner, Awards and Entertainment

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Honoring

Children's Inspiration Award
• Stephen Bruno •
Vice President, Global Creative Marketing, Netflix

As the Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at Netflix, Stephen Bruno oversees the global positioning and creative execution for all of Netflix Originals marketing campaigns. This encompasses series (e.g. Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Narcos, Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why), documentaries (e.g. Making a Murderer, 13th, Amanda Knox, Chef’s Table), comedy specials (e.g. Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Louis CK) and feature films (e.g. Beasts of No Nation, Okja, War Machine, Bright). He arrived at Netflix in January 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles from New York City.  

A veteran entertainment marketing executive, Stephen had previously been with The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films for a combined total of over 11 years.  Most recently as the President of Marketing, Stephen successfully supervised the execution of theatrical releases including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Artist, and Fruitvale Station.Between his two tours at The Weinstein Company, Stephen worked at HBO as a Director of Consumer Marketing. He helped to generate record ratings for returning seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down.  

Stephen Bruno graduated from Boston University and currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Melissa, and three young children: Rex, Lila, and Greta. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Stephen is a lifelong Eagles fan, and he prefers his cheesesteaks from Jim’s.

Exemplary Corporate Citizenship Award
• Latham & Watkins LLP •

Since 1934 Latham & Watkins has served clients based on an ethic of hard work and a commitment to quality, values which continue to guide the firm today.  Today, Latham has more than 2,400 lawyers in the world's major financial, business, and regulatory centers, and over 60 internationally recognized practices across a number of industries. 

Latham & Watkins is committed to helping clients achieve their business goals and providing outstanding legal services around the world.  Latham & Watkins has performed well over $1 million worth of corporate, real estate, land use, employment, and tax pro bono services for A Place Called Home. 

Feb
11
Sun
Festival of the Heart 2018 @ Smashbox Studios
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This year, our annual gala will be a family-friendly day of fun at which dozens of game makers, artists, athletes, and innovators will converge to host experiences for guests of all ages. Moments of surprise and delight, culinary diversions, classic games, creative adventures, and celebrity encounters will create memories that last a lifetime.

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