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.

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May
17
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
May 17 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

May
18
Thu
YOLA at HOLA Spring Concert @ Lafayette Park Community Center
May 18 @ 6:00 pm

On May 18th, come hear the entire Youth Orchestra Los Angeles at HOLA orchestra! For more info or to RSVP, please email ecurtis@heartofla.org.

May
24
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
May 24 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

May
26
Fri
Concert: HOLA’s Rock & Jazz Bands @ HOLA Music Studios Concert - DeFe Creative Studios
May 26 @ 7:00 pm

On May 26, don’t miss an intimate performance of Heart of LA’s Rock and Jazz bands.  For more info or to RSVP, please email ecurtis@heartofla.org.
 

Jun
2
Fri
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jun
7
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jun
10
Sat
Volunteer: Pasadena’s Union Station Homeless Services 5K Walk @ Near Union Station (email for route details)
Jun 10 @ 5:00 am – 2:00 pm

Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley's largest social services agency, is holding a 5K Walk "March Home: Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time" on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.

Volunteer positions are available; no orientation required. Youth ages 10-16 may volunteer for the Cheer Team positions.  Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old.

  • SET UP 5:00am-8:00am
  • EVENT 6:00am-12:00pm
  • CHILDREN'S FUN ZONE 6:00am-12:00pm – We are looking for people who like to do face painting!
  • CHEER TEAM 8:30am-12:00pm
  • CLEAN-UP 11:00am-2:00pm
  • TO SIGN UP: Email volunteer@unionstationhs.org and indicate which shift you would like, the ages if between 10-16, and how many are in your party. Please provide your best email and cell phone/home phone number.

The route goes past Union Station's three permanent supportive housing programs: Centennial Place, Euclid Villa, and Marv's Place. The Finish Line Festival will include guest speakers, live music, family fun zone, food trucks and more!

Jun
14
Wed
Smoking Cessation Workshop @ Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Williams Hall
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm

Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:

Dates:                   Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21

Time:                    5 pm

Cost:                      Free

Contact:               American Lung Association, 310-735-9180

Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.

Email to:  quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com

Jul
15
Sat
8th Annual Walk 4 Life @ The Sheriff Youth Center
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

People for Community Improvement in association with Bank of America, First Five LA, and the LAPD/Sherriff Department present the 8th Annual Walk 4 Life.  The special festival will feature a car show and live performances by Tommy the Clown – The Prince of L.A. and has a theme — “Bring the Lost Home.”

  • 9 am – 4K Walk begins at The Sheriff Youth Center (11911 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044)
  • 10 am – 4 pm – Festival/Car Show/Concert at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park (905 E/ El Segundo, Los Angeles, CA 90059)

For more info, please call 323-303-3339 or visit http://www.pcicenter.org.

May
9
Wed
Senior Resident Event – Mother’s Day Tea Party @ SEASONS at La Palma
May 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Tasks:

  • Set up the community room/ tables with ornaments
  • Prepare/ set up tea/ drinks/ food
  • Greet residents
  • Help serve food plates and drinks to residents
  • Do carnation corsages for attendees

Where: SEASONS at La Palma – 7061 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623

DateWednesday, May 9th, 2018

TimeWe will need volunteers to show up at 9:30 am for prep time.

We will need at least 3-4 volunteers

 

Volunteermatch Link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2915647.jsp

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