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.
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
Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities.
This year’s theme, “Planning for Infrastructure that Benefits All,” highlights how well-planned infrastructure projects such as roadways, housing, and parks strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development in our City.
All are invited to celebrate #LBPlanningMonth by joining us at one of our upcoming free events:
Planning 101 Workshop (en español)
Martes 8 de octubre de 2019 | Tuesday, October 8, 2019
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Ave.
Careers in Urban Planning
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave.
Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hudson Park
2335 Webster Ave.
*Meet at W. Hill St.
LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Whaley Park
5620 E. Atherton St.
At each free event, community members will learn about the Planning process and how to be involved, access career advice and opportunities, explore and celebrate the urban fabric of Long Beach, and connect with community resources through various City departments. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided.
To RSVP and learn more about each event, please visit: www.longbeach.gov/lbplanningmonth.
Please also join the National Community Planning Month conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #LBPlanningMonth
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
Join us Wednesday, Oct 9th for our monthly BHCA meeting featuring Long Beach author Claudine Burnett.
Died In Long Beach
Just in time for Halloween, Claudine Burnett will present “Died In Long Beach”, a fascinating history that unveils surprising historic facts about the deaths of our city founders, politicians, accident victims and Civil War veterans along with stories of the people who cared for the dead and dying.
Are any of our cemeteries haunted?
Were there actually “cemetery wars” at the turn of the century?”
Claudine Burnett is officially listed as one of the top 10 authors from Long Beach and enjoys a rich following through her numerous books and articles. She will answer these questions and more for this fun and interesting Halloween themed presentation.
Wednesday night also marks the start of the BHCA clothing drive, collecting used children’s coats and used clothing for children and adults on behalf of The Children's Clinic Family Health Center at Roosevelt Elementary School and the Mama J Jackets Clothing Drive. Clothing and jackets can be dropped off at this meeting.
We meet at the Belmont Heights United Methodist Church, 317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814. Enter at the back parking lot and look for our banner at the stairwell. This is a public event and everyone is welcome.
6:30 pm mixer/refreshments. General meeting 7:00 p.m.
Contact Will Cullen @ 562-881-4530 for more information. President@mybelmontheights.org
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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
Join us for our 29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House!
The artists have been working hard to create an exhibit you don't want to miss! In addition to exhibiting our Members’ incredible works from this year, the show will also be an Open House at L.A. GOAL and will include collaborative art-making opportunities in our studio. We can’t wait to see you there!
Long Beach Sustainability is partnering with Rain Barrels International to host another FREE
Rainwater Harvesting Class and Rain Barrel Sale
Sunday, October 13th
2-3pm class, 2-4pm rain barrel sale
Wardlow Park Community Center
3457 Stanbridge Avenue, Long Beach
Learn about the importance of rainwater harvesting, the installation and benefits of a rain barrel, and how to apply for a rebate. SoCal WaterSmart offers a $35 rebate per rain barrel with a limit of 2 per household. You can reserve your spot in the workshop and pre-order rain barrels at: http://bit.ly/2nW70DI
For more information go to www.rainbarrelsintl.com or contact Rain Barrels Intl. at (919) 602-6316.
We hope to see you there!
Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities.
This year’s theme, “Planning for Infrastructure that Benefits All,” highlights how well-planned infrastructure projects such as roadways, housing, and parks strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development in our City.
All are invited to celebrate #LBPlanningMonth by joining us at one of our upcoming free events:
Planning 101 Workshop (en español)
Martes 8 de octubre de 2019 | Tuesday, October 8, 2019
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Ave.
Careers in Urban Planning
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
5870 Atlantic Ave.
Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hudson Park
2335 Webster Ave.
*Meet at W. Hill St.
LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Whaley Park
5620 E. Atherton St.
At each free event, community members will learn about the Planning process and how to be involved, access career advice and opportunities, explore and celebrate the urban fabric of Long Beach, and connect with community resources through various City departments. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided.
To RSVP and learn more about each event, please visit: www.longbeach.gov/lbplanningmonth.
Please also join the National Community Planning Month conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #LBPlanningMonth
The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in…
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
by Lanie Robertson
at International City Theatre
34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company
Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai
“Original and riveting.” – The London Times
“A searing portrait of a woman whose art was triumphant.” – OnStage
Tony Award Winner! (2014)
About the play: The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. An audience sits waiting, not knowing that they are about to witness history as the legendary chanteuse steps into the spotlight for the last time, four months before her death at age 44. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill is full of heart-melting numbers like “God Bless the Child,” “Strange Fruit,” and “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”. Billie bares her loves and losses in this intimate and stunning Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
Directed by Wren T. Brown
Music Direction by Stephan Terry
Starring Karole Foreman as Billie Holiday
October 16 – November 3
Performance Schedule: Previews on October 16-17 at 8pm
Run Oct 18 – Nov 3 | Thu-Sat: 8pm | Sun: 2pm
Post-show talk-back with the cast! Sunday October 27th 2019
NORMAL TICKET PRICES: $35-$55
SAVE $7 WITH DISCOUNT CODE: HARLEM
YOUR PRICES: $28-$48
Interested in Dinner too? Check out our dinner package!
Enjoy a 3-course prix fixe dinner from L’Opera Ristorante AND the show for only $79/person!
*discounts not available on dinner package* Call for details (562)-495-4595
Previews $35 | Thu, Fri: $47 | Sat, Sun: $49 | Opening Night: $55
Call the Box Office: 562-436-4610 (M-F 9am – 5pm) or visit us online at https://ictlongbeach.org/2019-season/
Parking: For best convenience, please use the Long Beach Performing Arts Center parking structure on Hart Pl. for $15.00. Enter from Ocean Blvd. or Seaside Way. Cheaper/metered parking may be available a short walk away.
Groups: with a group of 10+, you can receive exclusive savings up to 40% off! The more you bring, the more you save! Please contact Amber today to start organizing your group. (amber@ictlongbeach.org)
Getting to the Theater: When facing the fountains in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, the Beverly O’Neill Theater is nestled in the back left corner. Follow along the exterior windows the left, towards the Pacific Ballroom. The theater is at the top of the stairs. Address: 330 E Seaside Way.
Contact person: Marketing Associate Amber Guttilla | Phone: 562.495.4595 ext. 103 | Box Office: 562-436-4610 | email: amber@ictlongbeach.or
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
