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
Jun
15
Thu
Good Food Gala @ Vibiana
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the LA Food Policy Council for a night of tasty eats and craft beverages from local farmers & chefs. The Good Food Gala celebrates LA's efforts towards a more just and sustainable food system. Use code "GoodFood4All" for a 15% discount off individual and sustainer tickets (offer available until May 23) 

RSVP here!

Sep
17
Sun
Pizza with a Purpose @ California Pizza Kitchen
Sep 17 all-day

Bring in this flyer, present it to your server, and we will donate 20% of your check to the organization listed below. Purchases include dine in, take out, catering and all beverages.

 

Fundrasier in support of: The Ovarian Cancer Circle Inspired by Robin Babbini

Nov
5
Sun
2nd Annual Food, Faith & Field Symposium @ Temple Israel of Hollywood
Nov 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

2nd Annual Food, Faith & Field Symposium

You're invited by Netiya and the Executive Director, Devorah Brous to a

multi-faith gathering where we will make connections between LAND, stewardship, spirituality and sustenance.

 

Hosted by Temple Israel of Hollywood

PANELS: Food Relief or Food Justice, Faith-Based Stewardship: Agrarian Theology, Getting It Done, Farming to Heal People + Community, Earth Based Wisdom: Applying Spiritual and Environmental Stewardship, Shopping and Eating In Line With Our Ethics.

 

MODERATORS: R’ Adam Allenberg, Rachael Narins, Erin Harris of Netiya, Sara Haston, Mary MacVean and more!

 

FEATURING: Helena Norberg-Hodge (World-Renown Local Foods Pioneer, Author of Ancient Futures, ED of Local Futures), Tim Alderson (Seeds of Hope), Reverend Peter Rood (Holy Nativity), Jon Cobb (Pandopopulus), Iesha Wadala (LAFPC), Allis Druffel (Interfaith Power & Light), Beth Wilson (Author of The Recovering Feminist) and more…

 

There will also be earth-based ritual, poetry on stewardship, food justice, non-GMO food and a community marketplace full of products and information on how you can make a difference in the food sovereignty movement!

Feb
2
Fri
CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY BBQ FUNDRAISER
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Catholic Charities is hosting its 2nd Annual Community BBQ fundrasier to support its shelters and community centers in order to continue providing services to the poor families and the homeless. All are well to come to this event, and enjoy the festivites. The BBQ plates will be just $12.00 and $15.00 for deliveries. Attendees will have choice of  two meat, two sides, and assortments of desserts. In addition, a drink will be added to your meal. For at the door purchases, we only accept cash,therefore, no credit cards nor checks.

Mar
22
Thu
A Taste for Education @ Barsha Tasting Room
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.

 

Learning Rights Law Center changes the lives of at-risk students who have disabilities, face discrimination or are involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems by providing free legal services, education advocacy, and community training.

Apr
30
Mon
Food Rescue Golf Tourney @ Navy Golf Course
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am

Fourth Annual Fore! Food Rescue Golf Tournament Join us for a day on the green with all proceeds benefiting our Food Rescue Program. EVENT SCHEDULE 11:30 am/noon Check-in, Warm Up and Lunch 1:00 pm Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Dinner and Awards Following Contests and Prizes for Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Winning Foursome! PLAYER INFORMATION Golf Foursomes: Registration: $600 (includes cart, lunch, dinner*) – $700 after April 13th Individual players: Registration $150 – $175 after April 13th…

May
11
Fri
2018 GIRL POWER AWARDS LUNCHEON @ Skirball Cultural Center
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

A PLACE CALLED HOME IS HONORING

• Disney's Elena of Avalor 
Media Trailblazer Award

• Jennifer M. Lynch 
VP, Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications, Paramount Pictures
Community Builder Award

• Brenda Rios-Panos 
Marketing Director, Pantelion Films
Angel of the Children Award (awarded posthumously)

• Paula Silver 
Chief Idea Officer and Founder, Beyond The Box Productions
Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award

at the

2018 GIRLPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEON

10:00 AM • Reception and Boutique
12 NOON • Luncheon and Program

Liz Hernandez
Host

To purchase sponsorshipsads and tickets online,
please use the online order form below. 

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Can't attend the 2018 GirlPower Awards Luncheon, but still want to support APCH? Please click here to donate online.

If you prefer to submit your sponsorship, ad or ticket order off line, then please download and complete this form: APCH 2018 GirlPower Awards Luncheon Sponsorship Ad Form. Submit your completed form, along with payment and any ad copy, to:

A Place Called Home
c/o New Philanthropy Group
2355 Westwood Blvd. No. 775
Los Angeles, CA 90064

May
19
Sat
Path of Life’s 2nd Annual Pub & Grub Challenge @ Riverside Medical Clinic
May 19 all-day

This family friendly event showcases the delicious diversity of Riverside along with a little competition. Food and drink vendors from all levels of experience come together to share their tastings, compete for several category prizes like Best Pro Dish or Best Home Brew, all while raising awareness and support for the work Path of Life does both here in the City of Riverside and across the county. 

We encourage you to share your (or your company's) talent with the community by registering as a cook, brewer, or vintner, signing up as a sponsor, donating a basket for silent auction, or becoming a retail vendor. Use the links below to easily choose your participation area or contact Path of Life for more information.

All proceeds from this event go to support homeless services and programs at Path of Life. Supplies, fees, and other donations are tax deductible; please contact us for more information. Thank you for your support in helping to end homelessness.

Jun
9
Sat
89.9 KCRW presents Summer on Seventh @ Inner City Arts
Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Inner-City Arts and 89.9 KCRW presents

Summer on Seventh 2018

Featuring music by Mayer Hawthorne

with special dj set by Mark Ronson

and set by KCRW's Travis Holcombe

 

Join hundreds of Angelenos on our campus this summer in support of equal access to arts education for the kids and teens of our city. Summer on Seventh is a special night of art installations, live music on our rooftop, food, drinks, studio tours and more!

Proceeds from the event support high quality arts instruction and programming for underserved LA youth.

21+ Event


Food and Drink Appearances by: 

Cassell's Hamburgers, Everson Royce Bar, Four Point Beer Company, Guerrilla Tacos, Hoxie Spritzer, Pizzanista, Silverlake Wine, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Oct
9
Tue
“Chefs to the Rescue” Fall Fundraiser @ Los Cerritos Lodge Free & Accepted Masons #674
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Us for a Unique Culinary Experience!

Annual Fall Fundraiser
Tickets $45 per person

Small Plates & Farm-to-Glass Cocktails from:

Chef Raquel Jubran, Lasher’s Kitchen – Long Beach
Chef Austin Harrell, Parkers’ Lighthouse / Queensview Steakhouse – Long Beach
Chef Genio Mostajo, Tortilla Jo’s – Downtown Disney
Chef  Alfonso Ramirez, Catal, Downtown Disney
Chef AC Boral, RICE & SHINE Pop-up Brunch – Long Beach
Chef Tia Baker, The Federal Bar – Long Beach
Chef Maralyn DiPiazza, DiPiazza – Long Beach
Chef “T” Visoth Ouk, Rising Phoenix Catering Group
Chef Rafael Franco, Kaiser Permanente
Chef Philip Pretty, Restauration – Long Beach
Chef Jason Mercado, Salvation Army Hospitality House & Sweet Mission Cookie Company 
Chef Kyle Johnson, MarketLOVr
Pejmon Noori, Proper’s Pickles

All dishes are deliciously created from edible extras or overages!

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.