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.
Don’t miss the LA Arboretum’s “What's Happening in Gardening” Series!
8 Thursdays, September 15-November 3
9:30am-12pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class
These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden news, trends, tips and pests. Each class begins with an open discussion and plant giveaway, followed by a lecture or hands-on workshop from one of the following speakers:
Sept. 15: Jose & Carrie Hernandez, CJ’s Organic Farm
CJ's Organic Farm grows heirloom vegetables, fruits, and herbs for year-round weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) baskets. They also sell organically grown heirloom vegetables and herb starts for your garden at the CJ’s Organic Farm booth at the Villa Park Farmers’ Market in Pasadena on Tuesday mornings.
Sept. 22: Nancy Bird, Rocks for Your Garden
Nancy Bird, rock expert and owner of NancyRocks, will show beautiful colorful rocks that will compliment your garden. She also will explain the Bureau of Land Management rules and permitting procedures for collecting rocks for free!
Sept. 29: Jill Morganelli, New Gardens & Garden Renovations at the Arboretum
Join Jill Morganelli, the Arboretum’s Horticultural Supervisor, for a discussion about the improvements being made in the gardens to enhance the Arboretum experience for visitors.
Oct. 6: Harold Koopowitz, Fall Blooming Daffodils
Harold Koopowitz currently is first vice president of the American Daffodil Society and editor emeritus for the Orchid Digest, which he edited for 10 years. He is well known internationally for breeding both slipper orchids and miniature daffodils. He is Professor Emeritus of biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Irvine. He will be signing copies of his new novel, Diamonds and Disas: The Further Adventures of George and Matilda.
Oct. 13: Joe Brosius, Magic Growers
As production manager at Magic Growers, Joe Brosius is responsible for propagating and growing all plant material products. He also is a partner in the nursery and a past president of the L.A. chapter of California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC). Joe received his degree in ornamental horticulture from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo.
Oct. 20: Christine Anthony, Cook Now from Your Garden & Plant Now in Your Garden
A seasonal look at the edibles you're harvesting now and what to do with them, followed by a discussion of what is best to plant now for your meals in the months to come. Christine Anthony, the Renee's Garden Seeds rep to the Arboretum and a UCCE Master Gardener, will share practical tips learned from life long experience in the garden and the kitchen. Please be prepared to share your recipe ideas and gardening tips with one and all.
Oct. 27: Nicholas Staddon, The New American Garden
Nicholas Staddon travels the United States and the world in search of new trends and great plants for American gardens. In his lively and informative presentation, he’ll discuss some of the issues facing American gardeners today: invasive plants, the water situation, the plight of the pollinators, and what the solutions might be. Nicholas also will share some of his very best plant suggestions for our region.
Nov. 3: Leigh Adams: Permaculture: A Gardener’s Perspective
Interpretive horticulturalist and creator of the Crescent Garden, Leigh Adams will give us an overview of her experience working with Permaculture. She will then lead us on a private tour of the garden she created “behind the scenes” at the Arboretum.
Wanna kick cancer to the curb? Well, come on out for the October 2nd Kickin’ Cancer 5K & Family Fun Day and walk or run in support of The Ovarian Cancer Circle. Help make a difference! To register, please click HERE.
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.
Join OPCC and LAMP Community for an evening to celebrate the organization’s successful merger, both of which provide vital work focuses on rebuilding the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors in our community. The event honors Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Luehl and SVP, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Mark Walker. For more info, please visit http://www.lampcommunity.org/FallAffair2016.php.
Join the Los Angeles Food Bank and the Los Angeles Rams for the inaugural Taste of NFL – Los Angeles Rams Event featuring top local chefs! Proceeds from sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales and auction will benefit the Food Bank.
Les Snead, General Manager of the Rams, and his wife Kara Henderson Snead of NFL Network will co-chair the event which will include Rams players, cheerleaders, and Rampage, the Ram’s mascot. The Host Committee includes Stephanie and Josh Goldstine, President of Worldwide Marketing for Universal Pictures, and others committed to fighting hunger in our community. It’s an event not to be missed!
MEET THE CHEFS
JOSIAH CITRIN, CHARCOAL, MELISSE
TONY ESNAULT, CHURCH & STATE, SPRING
SUSAN FENIGER, BORDER GRILL, MUD HEN
DUFF GOLDMAN, CHARM CITY CAKES
MARY SUE MILLIKEN, BORDER GRILL
For sponsorship info or questions about the event, please contact:
- Mario Haug at mhaug@lafoodbank.org or 323-234-3030 ext. 147, or
- Cece Forrester at cforrester@lafoodbank.org or 323-234-3030 ext. 199
Please visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/taste-of-the-rams/ for more info.
The next Social Impact Breakfast is on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 9 Dots Community Learning Center. Two dynamic breakfast speakers who are working to make an impact in LA will share their stories and insights into making that impact.
- Jeanne Min, Chief of Staff to Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
- Kimberley Guillemet, Manager of the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Reentry
For all the details and to register for this inspiring morning, click here.
Don’t miss the LA Arboretum’s “What's Happening in Gardening” Series!
8 Thursdays, September 15-November 3
9:30am-12pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class
These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden news, trends, tips and pests. Each class begins with an open discussion and plant giveaway, followed by a lecture or hands-on workshop from one of the following speakers:
Sept. 15: Jose & Carrie Hernandez, CJ’s Organic Farm
CJ's Organic Farm grows heirloom vegetables, fruits, and herbs for year-round weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) baskets. They also sell organically grown heirloom vegetables and herb starts for your garden at the CJ’s Organic Farm booth at the Villa Park Farmers’ Market in Pasadena on Tuesday mornings.
Sept. 22: Nancy Bird, Rocks for Your Garden
Nancy Bird, rock expert and owner of NancyRocks, will show beautiful colorful rocks that will compliment your garden. She also will explain the Bureau of Land Management rules and permitting procedures for collecting rocks for free!
Sept. 29: Jill Morganelli, New Gardens & Garden Renovations at the Arboretum
Join Jill Morganelli, the Arboretum’s Horticultural Supervisor, for a discussion about the improvements being made in the gardens to enhance the Arboretum experience for visitors.
Oct. 6: Harold Koopowitz, Fall Blooming Daffodils
Harold Koopowitz currently is first vice president of the American Daffodil Society and editor emeritus for the Orchid Digest, which he edited for 10 years. He is well known internationally for breeding both slipper orchids and miniature daffodils. He is Professor Emeritus of biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Irvine. He will be signing copies of his new novel, Diamonds and Disas: The Further Adventures of George and Matilda.
Oct. 13: Joe Brosius, Magic Growers
As production manager at Magic Growers, Joe Brosius is responsible for propagating and growing all plant material products. He also is a partner in the nursery and a past president of the L.A. chapter of California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC). Joe received his degree in ornamental horticulture from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo.
Oct. 20: Christine Anthony, Cook Now from Your Garden & Plant Now in Your Garden
A seasonal look at the edibles you're harvesting now and what to do with them, followed by a discussion of what is best to plant now for your meals in the months to come. Christine Anthony, the Renee's Garden Seeds rep to the Arboretum and a UCCE Master Gardener, will share practical tips learned from life long experience in the garden and the kitchen. Please be prepared to share your recipe ideas and gardening tips with one and all.
Oct. 27: Nicholas Staddon, The New American Garden
Nicholas Staddon travels the United States and the world in search of new trends and great plants for American gardens. In his lively and informative presentation, he’ll discuss some of the issues facing American gardeners today: invasive plants, the water situation, the plight of the pollinators, and what the solutions might be. Nicholas also will share some of his very best plant suggestions for our region.
Nov. 3: Leigh Adams: Permaculture: A Gardener’s Perspective
Interpretive horticulturalist and creator of the Crescent Garden, Leigh Adams will give us an overview of her experience working with Permaculture. She will then lead us on a private tour of the garden she created “behind the scenes” at the Arboretum.
The 7th Annual Friends of St. Francis Center event will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, celebrating the feast of St. Francis at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles for the first time!
Join over 150 SFC supporters from L.A. to Orange County to continue in the community tradition of this fun-filled event for dinner, drinks, silent auction and networking.
For tickets and info, please click HERE.
Proceeds will benefit SFC's programs for Homeless & Extremely Low-Income Families and Individuals, while continuing their mission to feed, serve and walk with the poor as a community of hope.
Back on My Feet is thrilled to participate in the JetBlue Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon for the 3rd year in a row! Join the Back on My Feet FundRacing team in the Full Marathon or Half Marathon and make your miles count for someone in need.
When you FundRace for Back on My Feet, they provide you with a race entry and other perks, and in return you commit to raising a set amount of money that will directly support their mission to combat homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
Fundraising Deadline: October 1, 2016
http://give.backonmyfeet.org/2016-JetBlue-Long-Beach-Marathon-Half-Marathon
Back on My Feet is thrilled to participate in the JetBlue Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon for the 3rd year in a row! Join the Back on My Feet FundRacing team in the Full Marathon or Half Marathon and make your miles count for someone in need.
When you FundRace for Back on My Feet, they provide you with a race entry and other perks, and in return you commit to raising a set amount of money that will directly support their mission to combat homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
Fundraising Deadline: October 1, 2016
http://give.backonmyfeet.org/2016-JetBlue-Long-Beach-Marathon-Half-Marathon
