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.
Each year, the Garden School Foundation invites its community of supporters, friends and families into the garden for Fiesta de la Huerta, a fun family festival and fundraiser that celebrates their mission and all that the garden has to offer. Guests explore and adventure in the beautiful gardens, have fun with garden activities and arts and crafts, learn from the pros with DIY and cooking classes, enjoy lunch from amazing restaurants — and much, much more!
Guests will enjoy:
- Professional DIY Workshops from Maker’s Mess, Kings Roost, the Cool School, Nora Floral Studio, Best Bees and more
- A lesson in Cooking from the Garden with renowned LA chef Ricardo Zarate
- Family-friendly Yoga classes from Yogaworks
- Make-your-own Bike-blender smoothies
- Face painting and Photo Booth!
- Garden activities like plant potting, a sack race, farmers market and compost petting zoo
- Arts and Crafts like pressed flower art and fairy houses
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Lunch from amazing restaurants like Salts’s Cure, Cava, sweetgreen, Peddlars Creamery, Yalla, Jennie Cooks, Califia Farms- and more!
For more info or to volunteer, please contact Shelby Crowell at shelby@gardenschoolfoundation.org or 207-649-0998.
Tickets (5 ticket minimum) are $5 each and proceeds will go towards the support of GSF's Seed-to-Table program. Tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase is advised, as attendance will be limited.
Join our friends at MEND (Meet Every Need with Dignity) for their annual fundraiser benefitting MEND’s programs. This special event culminates just after MEND’s huge donation drive from June 9 – July 8, which includes donations of furniture; house ware and decorative items; electronics; toys and jewelry that are in good-to-excellent condition for MEND’s clients.
For more information on the fundraiser, please contact MEND Clothing Department Manager Veronica Soto at 818-686-7328 or veronica@mendpoverty.org.
MEND’s mission is to break the bonds of poverty by providing basic human needs and a pathway to self-reliance.
Don't miss Nueva Vision Community School's Fundraiser Event on July 22 at 7 pm! This special affair will help the school cover operational costs for important music programs for kids and teens from low-income families in the San Fernando Valley. The program not only offers free music (piano and guitar) lessons to these students, but it also covers the costs of lesson books, materials, instruments and administrative expenses.
The event will feature operatic soprano and Nueva Vision Community School voice teacher Julie Anne Bermel.
In addition to the special event, the good folks at Nueva Vision Community School are also in search of a volunteer to aid the organization in marketing to make more of an impact on friends and potential donors. Volunteers with expertise in the areas of website and social media marketing are especially needed.
For more info on how you can get involved today, please contact Joel Valle at 818-235-2281 or joel.valle@neuevavisioncs.org.
Please come out and celebrate with Walk With Sally at White Light White Night as participants embrace the healing power of the all-white gala. This event raises funds that allows Walk With Sally to provide free mentorship programs for children whose families are impacted by cancer. For more info, please visit http://www.walkwithsally.org/wlwn/ or contact Kelly Smith.
Join Imagine LA Thursday, October 13, 2016, for the Engage, Enlighten & Empower event to learn what it takes to end homelessness, discover how you can be a part of the solution, and enjoy the Wallis Annenberg Center For Performing Arts, fabulous food and wine!
Wine & Food Pairing Reception & Silent Auction
Food by AMMO
5:30 – 7:00pm
A Conversation: What it Takes to End Homelessness in LA
7:00 – 8:00pm In The Lovelace Theater
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Chair of the Homelessness & Poverty Committee, LA City Council & Wendy Greuel, Chair of LAHSA & Former LA City Controller
Honoring
Pamela & Cliff Cole, Philanthropic Leadership Award
For more info, please visit http://www.imaginela.org/fall-celebration.
November 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday!
Dirt, mud, twigs, stones, and berries are just some of the supplies in nature’s arts-and-architecture kit! Join the exploration with master storyteller Jacque Tahuka-Nunez (Ajachemen) and UCLA faculty and architecture expert Gabriel Fries-Briggs to discover how natural materials create beautiful works of art and architecture.
Admission: Included With Museum Admission / Free for Autry Members
More Details: https://theautry.org/events/family-activities/autry-explorers-art-nature
On Thanksgiving morning, don't miss the Drumstick Dash 5K/10K as participants run with the stars on the backlot of CBS Studios for a great cause. All proceeds from the event go to provide meals, shelter, and clothing for homeless individuals throughout the greater Los Angeles area!
The theme is simple: "Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat!" Start your Thanksgiving morning off with some physical exercise for a great purpose!
For more information, visit www.digthedash.com.
Explore the hidden stories of Los Angeles families from the 1890s and learn how generosity has influenced our city. Through an Autry Explorer gift exchange, each Explorer will have the opportunity to create a unique gift that allows their generosity to flourish beyond the Autry. Younger Explorers can enjoy a special activity area with books, puzzles, and toys.
Presented in partnership with the Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School’s 8th-grade class.
Admission: Included With Museum Admission / Free for Autry Members
No Reservations Necessary
More Details: https://theautry.org/events/family-activities/autry-explorers-gift-giving
Join the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation for an incredible afternoon with “The Spirit of Giving: The Art of Transformation” Champagne Brunch & Fundraiser. Event guests include Senator Harry Stern, Malibu Mayor Lou La Monte, Rabbi Judith HaLevy, Harriet Rossetto and Susan Stiffelman. General seating is $100. For tickets, please click HERE.
CLF is a non-profit, 501( c)(3) organization, dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support.
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.
