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.
Paseo del Rey Elementary School is hosting its annual Fall Festival for students on October 30 and they need the help of some happy, helpful volunteers to make it all come together perfectly. The special event will include food, costumes, arts & crafts and games for the children and they’ll need volunteers to assist the kids in playing simple, fun games during the Festival
. If you’d like to help, please contact Ieshia at 310-663-3935 or paseopto@gmail.com.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Join AHEAD With Horses for their Annual Costume Day. As early as 9 am, they need volunteers to help dress the horses up for Halloween, run game booths and arts & crafts for the kids. For more info, please call 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.
Don’t miss AHEAD With Horses’ Annual Costume Day on Saturday, October 31st from 11 am -2 pm! Admission is free. Parking is available at the church parking lot across the street from the AWH facility. Volunteers can assist with activities as early as starting as early as 9 am; please come in costume. For more info, please contact Executive Director Michelle Newman at 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.
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Join Food Forward at the Hollywood Farmers Market this Sunday! Our volunteers collect donations of fresh produce from farmers and help box, carry, sort, and weigh the produce. We donate 100% to local food banks, pantries, and service agencies.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
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.
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.
ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is seeking foster parents in Los Angeles. If you can find room in your heart and home and are interested in learning more about becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-70-CHILD for more information.
Volunteers are needed setting up for gigantic yard sale. Mostly schlepping boxes and helping organize tables Wednesday and Thursday, Nov 4 & 5. Yard sale will be Friday, 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, 9 am – 12 pm (11/6 &11/7). The money raised supports free school programs, including a free afterschool drop-in center computer lab and low-cost summer camps. No religious beliefs or affiliation required.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! All ages welcome. Both sessions at 10:30 am and 11:00 am are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
