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
Dec
8
Tue
Yoga in the Garden 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at Arboretum, Yoga626-821-4623.  

Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum.  Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.

Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.

Tuesday Evenings – Fall   (5:30pm – 6:45pm)

  • October           6, 13, 20, 27
  • November        3, 10, 17, 24
  • December        1, 8, 15, 23

Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):

  • $35       per month – Arboretum members
  • $40       per month – non–members
  • $15       Drop In – per day

Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT

Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable.  She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.

Dec
10
Thu
Yoga in the Garden 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am

Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 626-821-4623. 

Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum.  Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.

Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.

Thursday Mornings  –  Arboretum, Yoga(9:30 – 10:45am)

  • July                 2, 9, 23, 30
  • August             6, 13, 20, 27
  • September       3, 10, 17, 24  
  •  October           1, 8, 15, 22    
  •  November        5, 12, 19   *      
  •  December        3, 10, 17   *

Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):

  • $35       per month – Arboretum members
  • $40       per month – non–members
  • $15       Drop In – per day

Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT

Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable.  She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.

Dec
12
Sat
Arboretum Spotlights 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 12 – Dec 13 all-day

Want to learn about the LA Arboretum from one of their experts? Take part in walking and tram tours led by different staff experts. Each will provide in-depth information on some aspect of the Arboretum with topics ranging from unique trees to intriguing books.

For details and more information, visit the event calendar at arboretum.org.                                 

Free for members: Free with admission except as noted below.    

For REGISTRATION, please call 626-821-4623LA County Arboretum logo

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Dec 12: Tram Fall Foliage Tour        

  • Frank McDonough                                         
  • Meet at the Gift Shop Patio
  • FEE: $8 member, $14 General Public Registration required  
Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm

Jill Morganelli, Instructor and Horticultural Supervisor at the Arboretum

LA County Arboretum logoPlease call 626-821-4623 to register

2015

Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables organically in your home garden! You’ll be saving money at the grocery store while contributing to the healthy lifestyle of your family by reaping the nutritional benefits of eating fresh-grown produce.

Vegetable gardens enhance the appearance of any yard and provide a fun activity for all ages.

This class focuses on seasonal production and covers a variety of topics.

March 14: Palm Room

Spring Crops and Companion Planting, Spring Weeds and Insects, Spring Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees and Grape Vines, Wrangling Wild Potatoes, Soil Fertility and Cover Crops, Organic Labeling, Sustainability in the Kitchen

June 13:  Palm Room

Summer Crops, Herbal Companion Planting, Summer Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Biodiversity, Summer Weeds and Insects, Remedies and Recipes, Horticulture Therapy, Small Space Gardening

September 12: Palm Room

Fall Crops, Fall Weeds and Insects, Fall Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Organic History and Current Events, Different Farming Practices, Tool Maintenance, Community Supported Agriculture, Slow Food

December 12: Palm Room

The National Organic Program, Winter Crops and Companion Planting, Winter Weeds and Insects, Winter Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Irrigation, Soil Building, Composting and Worm Bins, Pruning Fruit Trees, Gopher-proof Your Planting Bed

Dec
13
Sun
LA Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis @ Alex Theatre
Dec 13 @ 6:30 am – 11:00 am

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Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving!

Dec
17
Thu
Yoga in the Garden 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am

Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 626-821-4623. 

Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum.  Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.

Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.

Thursday Mornings  –  Arboretum, Yoga(9:30 – 10:45am)

  • July                 2, 9, 23, 30
  • August             6, 13, 20, 27
  • September       3, 10, 17, 24  
  •  October           1, 8, 15, 22    
  •  November        5, 12, 19   *      
  •  December        3, 10, 17   *

Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):

  • $35       per month – Arboretum members
  • $40       per month – non–members
  • $15       Drop In – per day

Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT

Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable.  She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.

Dec
26
Sat
Arboretum Spotlights 2015 @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Dec 26 – Dec 27 all-day

Want to learn about the LA Arboretum from one of their experts? Take part in walking and tram tours led by different staff experts. Each will provide in-depth information on some aspect of the Arboretum with topics ranging from unique trees to intriguing books.

For details and more information, visit the event calendar at arboretum.org.                                 

Free for members: Free with admission except as noted below.    

For REGISTRATION, please call 626-821-4623LA County Arboretum logo

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Dec 26: Hipster Horticulture

  • Frank McDonough
  • Meet at Gift Shop Patio       
Jan
23
Sat
Parking Lot Sale: Project Angel Food
Jan 23 @ 8:00 am – Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm

Don’t miss Project Angel Food’s Jan. 23rd PARKING LOT SALE, a benefit featuring many items that areProject Angel Food - sale 80% off! Snag designer women’s clothes (dresses, cashmere sweaters, blouses and pants), Guess Jeans, fabulous aprons, original artwork, frames and more at this special event.  For more info, please visit http://www.angelfood.org/site/PageServer#.Vpgfj_krLIU

Jan
30
Sat
Mindful America @ Wanderlust Hollywood
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

On January 30th, Wanderlust Hollywood is hosting a town hall focused on mindful policy for a healthy and prosperous America. Called Mindful America, this new community gathering will focus on topics that yogis, meditators, conscious foodies, and progressive thinkers can rally behind.

Speakers include Congressman Tim Ryan, Marianne Williamson, Kerri Kelly, Prince Ea, Mike de la Rocha and Seane Corne. Engage with thought-leaders from a variety of backgrounds and have a chance to ask questions for an active discussion. Join the movement to bring new mindful policies to life. Click HERE to purchase tickets today!

Feb
5
Fri
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Feb 5 – Feb 6 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

How it Works

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