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
16
Wed
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am

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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am

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.

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.

Big Sunday’s TM@10 @ Big Sunday
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of the groups we’re helping include Aviva Center, My Friend’s Place, Heal the Bay and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town.  For specific details, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/.  For more info, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/  or contact rob@bigsunday.org to sign up today.thursmelrose2

Childhelp: Parenting Classes
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm

Join ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center for their free parenting classes.  Classes are held in English from 1 – 3 pm and in Spanish from 3 – 5 pm.  Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org.  NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.

Dec
18
Fri
Childhelp: First Aid Classes
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

In need of CPR/First Aid training?  ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is offering a course for $45, which includes the book, card and use of class materials; participants receive their card at the end of class.  Certificate of Attendance will be provided.  Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org.  NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.

STAR Volunteers Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 18 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm

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.

Dec
19
Sat
Free Giveaway: Khalsa Care Foundation
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Khalsa Care Foundation invites you to an afternoon fill of free fun for the entire family, including giveaways, free games, food and an awesome raffle.  The KCF giveaway, sponsored by the Sikh Community of Los Angeles, will include food bags, winter warmth items (i.e. blankets, jackets, socks, hygiene kits, gloves and beanies) and toys (basketballs, soccer balls and kid’s toys). Don’t miss activities such as face painting, arts & crafts and henna booths, a bouncy house and so much more and enjoy pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and Subway sandwiches.  Enter the raffle to win a $50 Walmart gift card!KCF Carnival English

Dec
23
Wed
Childhelp: Seeking Foster Parents
Dec 23 – Dec 24 all-day

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.

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       

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.