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
Apr
29
Fri
National Faith Leaders Conference @ COR Community Development Corporation
Apr 29 – May 1 all-day

Don’t miss the National Faith Leaders Conference featuring guest speaker Cornel West!  There is a $50 registration for both days that includes access to workshops, plenaries, lunch on both days and so much more.  Registration at:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-national-faith-leaders-conference-empowering-communities-tickets-22136269177.  Tickets can also be purchased at the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council’s April 20th Luncheon.

 

Jun
19
Sun
Beat Swap Meet @ Grand Park
Jun 19 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm

Over four days, The Music Center examines the culture, artistry and evolution of Hip-Hop dance through live performances, dance competitions, discussions, demonstrations, late-night dance parties and more. 

On June 19, come together for an afternoon of vinyl, DJs, b-boy & b-girl competitions, food and more at Beat Swap Meet. Celebrate the 8th anniversary of everyone’s favorite gathering of families, music enthusiasts, dance lovers and everyone in between.

Beat Swap Meet is the world's only traveling record show featuring music from all genres, all on vinyl, and everything inspiring from it.

This event is co-produced by Beat Swap Meet and The Music Center.

Oct
15
Sat
CROP Hunger Walk @ Our Lady Queen of Angels
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council as they walk along the Back Bay to help end hunger.  To register, please visit https://www.crophungerwalk.org/newportbeachca​ today!

Oct
23
Sun
Food, Faith & Field Symposium @ Prince of Peace Church
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm

netiya-symposiumThis Fall, don’t miss Food Day! Netiya is convening a Food, Faith, and Fieldwork Symposium. The 2016 event will be held on October 23rd, 2-7 pm at the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Woodland Hills which boasts a two-acre fruit orchard (installed by Netiya and Seeds of Hope), a community garden, and an interfaith food pantry that feeds 3000 people monthly). Family-friendly. Come and experience a first 'taste' of the upcoming collaboration, Bread & Salt, a series of exhibitions and programs, launching Fall 2017, bringing together numerous Jewish cultural sites throughout Southern California to explore contemporary, historic and ritual aspects of food at the Faith and Field Symposium. Register on the link above!  For more info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/jexj6ts. For sponsorship info, visit netiya.org.

Apr
15
Sat
Protect What You Love Sandcastle Competition 2017 @ Santa Monica Beach
Apr 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

On April 15th, join Heal the Bay and the Boys & Girls Club to design something amazing in celebration of Earth Month.

Teams will compete to create the most creative sand structure fitting the ocean theme. You are masters of design, but do you have what it takes to work on the sandy shores with curious onlookers standing by?

Over 1000 volunteers will be working to clean the beach while you are designing your creation, and all will assemble at noon to see the finished products. Prizes and merriment to follow!

This year, teams will also have the opportunity to host a few youth members looking to get out of their neighborhoods and onto the sand with you. They can learn about new career paths and the science behind design work.

Sign up your team today!

For more information or to purchase tickets over the phone, please email Danie Eley at deley@healthebay.org.

Apr
20
Thu
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Apr
21
Fri
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 21 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Apr
23
Sun
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Orpheum
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 5 – 8 pm (Grand Slam Finals)

Shift:

  • 3 – 9 pm


 

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