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.
Audubon California’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County is pleased to invite you to join them as a volunteer "Weed Warrior." Weeds can alter habitats and have negative effects on wildlife. Volunteers help remove periwinkle, English ivy, and English plantain using non-chemical methods.
No experience necessary. Training and tools provided. Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, close-toed shoes and layers for changing weather. Bring snacks and a picnic lunch, if you wish. A personal water bottle, a hat and sunscreen are strongly recommended.
Adults and children ages 8 and older are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults. This opportunity fulfills community service requirements. Please take a look at their volunteer days from January 2016 through May 2016. Find the dates that work for you. Reserve your place by clicking this link http://goo.gl/forms/5AQCO3GsGm or by sending your name, available dates, number in party, source you found the opportunity from, and phone number to Sandy at sdesimone@audubon.org.
2016 Saturday Volunteer Days
9 am – 12:30 pm each date (*except April)
- January 9 & 23
- February 6 & 27
- March 19 & 26
- *April 9, 16, & 23 (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
- May 14 & 21
If you can’t find a date that works for you and would still like to volunteer, it is possible to volunteer with the organization any day during the week, Monday – Friday. Please reply with a suggested date to Sandy at sdesimone@audubon.org and she will get back to you.
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#.
Come meet the STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah at John C. Fremont Library! Children are invited to 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 contact Children's Librarian Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Join the Pacifica Institute of Orange County and the Newport – Mesa- Irvine Interfaith Council for a discussion on Climate Change at the Pacifica Institute, 18022 Cowan #100, Irvine CA 92614. Panelists will include David Feldman, Professor and Chair of the Department of Planning, Policy and Design Adjunct Professor of Political Science, UCI; Virginia Bernal, Treasurer, United Nation Association, OC Chapter & Climate Change Activist (moderator) and Jere Lipps, Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, Geologist, Paleontologist and Marine Biologist. To attend, please RSVP to organigecounty@pacificinstitue.org.
Join our friends at the John C. Fremont Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian every Wednesday! All ages welcome. Sessions are held at 10:30 and 11 am; both are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please contact Children's Librarian Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Join our friends at the John C. Fremont Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian every Wednesday! All ages welcome. Sessions are held at 10:30 and 11 am; both are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please contact Children's Librarian Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Are you a cooking enthusiast? Don’t miss the “FRESH: Celebrating the Table” series at the LA Arboretum!
- Wednesday, February 10 – Gale Kohl and Peg Rahn do FOOD together!
- Thursday, March 10 (Note day!) – Haley Nguyen: French Cooking with a Vietnamese Touch
- Wednesday, April 13 – Learn teppanyaki from a master Benihana chef!
- Wednesday, May 11 – Jeanne Kelley demonstrates from her new book
Wine provided by Gale Kohl of Gale’s Restaurant in Pasadena.
$50 members / $60 non-members (includes Arboretum Admission)
Pre-registration is required; please call 626-821-4623 to register.
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#.
Each class begins with an open discussion which may or may not include: show & tell, current events, culture tips, pest problems, and introductions of new plants. The class will also include lectures or hands-on workshops from the following speakers.
Winter Session
Feb. 4 Deep Ecology: Understanding Humanities role as Nature Rishi Kumar
As climate change brings drought, unpredictability, and scarcity to regions the world over, what can we do to restore ecological balance, community health, and personal fulfillment? A talk about the changes needed in belief, thought, and practice to reverse the trend toward individual scarcity and move toward shared abundance. http://www.drorganicgardener.com/
Feb. 11 Drought Resilient Gardening Rishi Kumar
A class for beginning and advanced gardeners looking to take a more ecological approach to maintaining a landscape during California’s historic drought. Learn to restore wildlife habitat and grow food while helping to regenerate our community water resources. http://www.drorganicgardener.com/
Feb. 18 Creating Drought Resilient Soil Lynn Fang
An introduction to soil ecology including soil water dynamics, natural soil fertility, and how to boost the soil's ability to store more water, reducing the need to water your garden. Learn simple ways to assess your soil's water infiltration rate. http://lynnfang.com/
Feb. 25 Composting at Home and in the Community Lynn Fang
Learn about the myriad benefits of adding compost to soil and different ways to easily make compost at home. Discover model programs and leaders in community & municipal composting, learn about zero waste policies, and how you can support these efforts. http://lynnfang.com/
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’ve helped include BookEnds, Quilts with a Divine Quest, and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town. For more info or to sign up, contact rob@bigsunday.org or click HERE. 
