You don’t have to be Jewish to join Big Sunday as we host a holiday sing-a-long for and with seniors in Beverly Hills for an early Hanukkah celebration. Mix and mingle, sing and schmooze, while bringing a bit of festivity and joy to some lively, friendly and fun-loving seniors. This year we’ll be going to the Beverly Carmel North on Burton Way. (Last year we went to the Beverly Carmel South. For those who were there, you’ll remember that it was unforgettable.) All ages are welcome. Please RSVP to beenish@bigsunday.org for more info and address details.
 

New Hope Community Church is a non-profit federally qualified health center hosting its first annual Toy Giveaway. They are still in need of volunteers for the event to assist with various activities throughout the day. Contact the church at 818-620-2210 as possible if you or anyone else you know would like to volunteer!

Catch the rain when it hits with a free rain barrel from West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin)! California has been in a statewide drought for five years, and likely a sixth. In response, West Basin is increasing public conservation and education by hosting no-cost rain barrel distribution events throughout the South Bay this fall season to qualified residents in the West Basin service area.

RSVP by visiting www.sbesc.com to participate on Tuesday, December 20 at The Forum in Inglewood. See you there!

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To obtain additional information on West Basin’s Rain Barrel Distribution Program, qualified residents must register with South Bay Environmental Services Center by visiting www.sbesc.com or calling 310-371-4633. For additional information on other water conservation programs, visit www.westbasin.org.

Don’t miss our fun weekly community service event, TM@10 (Thursday Mornings at 10), where we’ll be creating birthday gift packages for youngsters at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation. Pitch in and make a new friend!  If you’d like to join us, please RSVP to rob@bigsunday.org. 

Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help maintain our trail system to protect important wildlife habitat! This event will meet at the entrance of Forrestal Reserve. No experience needed.

Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Work alongside Conservancy staff and help close unauthorized spur trails to protect important wildlife habitat! Task may include: Trail maintenance, fence repair, installing signage, planting, and so much more! This event will meet at the entrance of Forrestal Reserve.

No experience needed! Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!

For more information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

READING TO KIDS: January 14th Reading Clubs

Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning.

To volunteer at our next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call 310-479-7455.

The next reading clubs, "Mysteries & Adventure" will be held on January 14, 2017, from 9 am to 12 pm. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org.

Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids.

At Big Sunday, we’re amazed by how many people simply don’t have enough clothes. So, once again, we’ll be collecting all kinds of clothing for all kinds of disadvantaged and grateful people. Volunteers are needed to count, sort, and fold the donations. We’ll also all be enjoying breakfast together and, once again, everyone is invited to meet someone new and participate in our memorable Something in Common photo project.

We like to think that this is in the spirit of Dr. King and something he’d have enjoyed.

Sign up at http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mlkday/.

This event is made possible by a generous donation from Elizabeth Naftali, Groundwork Coffee and Banner Bank.

If you’d like to also be a sponsor of this special event, please contact adam@bigsunday.org.

Sponsorships are $5000, $2500 and $1000.

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Can you donate clothes?
Great! You can drop off new and gently-used clothes at Big Sunday Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm or you can drop off clothes on the morning of the event, if you plan to attend. We need all kinds of clothes, all sizes. Only new socks and underwear, please.
 

MLK Jr. Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve

Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help care for the White Point Native Plant Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Raffle, give aways and and tons of fun provided! Open to all ages. Volunteer events also count for school service hours!

Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water. Thank you for volunteering!

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Don’t miss our fun weekly community service event, TM@10 (Thursday Mornings at 10), where we’ll be creating number- & letter-learning booklets for disadvantaged kids. Pitch in and make a new friend!  If you’d like to join us, please RSVP to rob@bigsunday.org.