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
Nov
9
Sat
Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings @ Harkins Cerritos 16
Nov 9 @ 9:45 am

Smallfoot roars into Harkins Cerritos 16,  just a little more softly; the sensory-friendly screening is appropriate for guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.


One Saturday each month, select Harkins locations present a family-friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders.These screenings feature:

  • Brightened Light Levels
  • Reduced Sound Volume
  • Room For Guest Interaction
  • Outside Snacks Permitted

Upcoming Films:

July 6: Toy Story 4
August 3: The Lion King
September 7: The Angry Birds Movie 2
October 5: Abominable
November 9: Arctic Dogs
December 7: Frozen 2

The participating local theatre is the Cerritos 16,  (Another So Cal location is the Mountain Grove 16 in Redlands).

BUY TICKETS HERE!

Help Hou Family Move
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cambodia Town Neighborhood Association and Rose Park Neighborhood Association share the grief of the community and would like to extend an opportunity to help the Hou family.

They are working together to help the Hou family to move out of their house at 2711 E. 7th Street on Saturday, Nov. 9.   

Volunteer help is needed to help the Hou family move out of their house including the clean out the interior of the home and removal of unwanted household items of the Hou Family.  They would like to request the help of the community to support the Hou family to move – their goal is to have 10 volunteers help them tomorrow.  They are open for more, the more the merrier! 

The clean-up will be held: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2711 E. 7th Street, Long Beach Ca 90804 (residence behind the nail salon.) 

Volunteers and refreshments and cleaning supplies would be appreciated.  Here are some of the items they can use:

  • trash bags
  • gloves
  • brooms
  • dustpans
  • liquid cleaning essentials
  • bottled water
  • snacks

 

For more information, please contact: Linda Reach (562) 394-5515, lindareach2016@gmail.com.

Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Nov
13
Wed
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Nov
16
Sat
College Square Neighborhood Tree Planting
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.

Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Nov
20
Wed
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Nov
23
Sat
Volunteer Work Day and Holiday Gathering at the Peace Garden! @ LBDHHS Central Facilities Building (MLK Jr. Park)
Nov 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Work Day and Holiday Gathering at the Peace Garden!

Hosted by LBDHHS Health Healthy Active Long Beach

 

SATURDAY, November 23, 2019
8:00AM-12:00PM  

LBDHHS Central Facilities Building (MLK Jr. Park)
1133 Rhea Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

Come on out and join the LBDHHS Healthy Active Long Beach Team to learn more about our community garden, find out how you can "adopt a plot", and help keep our garden growing!

Everyone is welcome, please come by and volunteer your time!

*If possible, please RSVP to let them know you're coming so they know how many volunteers to plan for. RSVP by emailing Alina.Missirian@longbeach.gov or by leaving a voice message
562-570-4364

 

Additional information and updates posted at: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyActiveLongBeach/

Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Nov
27
Wed
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.