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.
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!
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
Come join AbilityFirst for a fun-filled day as they Stroll & Roll through the Universal Studios Backlot to benefit AbilityFirst programs and services to help children and adults with disabilities. Stroll through NewYork, Whoville, Jaws, and other movie backdrop sets, meet Universal Studios characters, enjoy complimentary coffee and continental breakfast, and eat from delicious food trucks! Don’t miss your chance to walk through the expo for giveaways, massages and more. For more information, please call 626-396-1010 or email stroll@abilityfirst.org. Register at www.strollandroll.org or www.abilityfirst.org.
Join the City Impact Lab for a special impact tour of the world’s most famous neighborhood, Hollywood! Led by Angela Babcock, Stratiscope’s Director of Community Engagement, participants will start out at the EaCa Alley (located north east of the intersection of Selma and Cahuenga) and end for a complimentary cocktail at St. Felix of Hollywood. The tour will include a look at innovative uses of public spaces as well as exclusive peeks into hidden Hollywood treasures.
Don’t miss the LA Family Housing 2017 Annual Awards on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at The Rooftop @ the Lot in West Hollywood. Enjoy celebrity chefs, specialty cocktails, entertainment, silent & live auctions, and help end homelessness for children and adults across Los Angeles. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, visit 
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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.
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.
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.
Don your Sunday hats and join us at the race track for a day of derby fun to benefit deaf children and families at No Limits!
Your $125 ticket includes delicious food and beverages in a private racing suite. You will be taken on a tour to see the horses, and watch a race from the finish line, along with clubhouse access with private wagering machines and live tellers.
While valet parking is available, Lyft or Uber is encouraged to fully enjoy the afternoon!
Come and go as you please! Suite closes at 5pm.
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…
