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
Apr
16
Sat
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation @ 24th Street School Garden
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that keeps their living classrooms beautiful for the kids they serve. They also have a cooking or gardening workshop during each workday, where volunteers can learn & get inspired about food, from seed to table.

To volunteer, please contact Shelby Crowell at shelby@gardenschoolfoundation.

Upcoming date:

May 7

Pomona Beautification Day
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am

Help beautify and cleanup our city! Choose a project by going to www.pomonabeautification.com, then join this great group for a great big community celebration with free burgers and entertainment celebrating their 10th-year Anniversary.  For more info, contact Nancy Matarrita.

PVPLC Team Leader Training @ White Point Nature Preserve (address will be provided with registration)
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help support and lead outdoor volunteer days with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy!  Volunteer for two events and sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com

The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp is the nation’s largest urban river CleanUp drawing thousands of volunteers to fifteen sites over three weekends in April.  Do your part this Earth Month by visiting http://folar.org/cleanup; sign up today!

Apr
17
Sun
No Limits 20th Birthday Celebration @ Sony Pictures – Madison Entrance
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm

Join No Limits in celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve and inspire through its national theater program and educational centers.  The evening will include food, entertainment and surprises!  Bring your family and friends.  For more info, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-limits-20th-birthday-party-tickets-21066632866

No Limits 20th Birthday Party @ Sony Pictures Studios
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm

Join No Limits in celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve and inspire through its national theater program and educational centers.  For more info on No Limits for Deaf Children or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-limits-20th-birthday-party-tickets-21066632866.

Beauty of Nature Film Series: Out of Africa @ Warner Grand Theatre
Apr 17 @ 4:00 pm

Don’t miss this fascinating story of Denmark native Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) who moves to Kenya hoping for a better life, her attempts at love and struggles for survival.  Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.  Cost $10; youth free. Tickets: www.pvplc.org or call 310-541-7613.

Apr
18
Mon
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Apr 18 – Apr 19 all-day

Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a similar problem simply because the number of female roles is significantly less than for men.  Friend of Big Sunday Amy Lloyd and her business partner Christina Gray have combined efforts to combat this issue with a special IndieGogo campaign for their production company “Chicks Who Make Flicks.”  This organization is working to do its part to increase visibility and provide more opportunities for women.  The production company creates films made by women, films that tell great woman’s stories, films that capture the voices of women from all over the world and at every stage of their life. Their goal is to create an environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates talented female filmmakers.  For more info on how you can support this great cause, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chicks-who-make-flicks-a-film-production-company#

Apr
20
Wed
“Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” Day
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day

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Where are you going to dine on “Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” day?  On Wednesday, April 20, there is a long list of yummy restaurants to choose from that will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Project Angel Food. See the list HERE!  Pick one for breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner, then let Project Angel Food know where you went and what delicious treats you had on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Hit The Abbey in WeHo and order an Angel Margarita. One dollar from each Angel Margarita goes to Project Angel Food between now and April 20. Start drinking!!!!!

Wanna stay in and chillax instead? Place your take-out order through Postmates on 4/20 and 10% of all sales from participating restaurants in their "Eat. Drink. Be An Angel" store will be donated too.

NMI Interfaith Council @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Apr 20 @ 11:45 am

Please join the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council for their April Luncheon for a timely discussion on Human Trafficking by the OC Human Trafficking Task Force on Wednesday, April 20th at 11:45 am in Newport Beach.  

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 19 at 7 pm to farrah@firstdrops.org.  Luncheons are $12 with RSVP (payable at the door) and $15 at the door.  Guest speaker: Linh Tran

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.