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.
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#.
What’s Happening in Gardening
Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian
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.
April 21 Engelmann Oak Grove – James Henrich
The Arboretum’s Engelmann Oak Grove is the northernmost pure stand of a remnant oak population that spanned an area from northern Mexico up into Arizona and over to the coast of southern California. In that the stand is unique and that part of the trees range has been shrinking due to development, it is an ecological treasure. Jim Henrich has started a program that will help to ensure that this treasure is available for generations to come. In the last four years Jim Henrich’s oak establishment program has led to an increase in survival in Engelmann oak seedlings. Jim will update us on his progress and lead us on a tour of the Engelmann Oak Grove.
April 28 Scented-Leaf Geraniums – Matt-Dell Tufenkian
Learn the joys of these easy-care, good-smelling, drought-tolerant plants! Matt-Dell will share with us about his family legacy and favorite plants – geraniums. He will show slides from the building of the Scented Geranium Garden (which he helped to create) and then lead us on a walk-through tour.
Don’t miss a secret supper at the Belgian Consulate General Residence on Thursday, April 21 to benefit Program for Torture Victims. PTV rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over 70 countries who have stood up for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
- APERITIF – 6:30PM
- FIVE COURSE DINNER WITH WINE PAIRING – 7:30PM
The special event is hosted by the Belgian Ambassador at the official Consul General residence in Hancock Park. Limited to 32 guests. $200 per person with all proceeds benefiting PTV! Tic
ket inquires? Please email swestacott@ptvla.org.
Interested in doing something amazing for our veterans? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, join the good folks at Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista as they beautify their grounds. Up to 100 volunteers are needed to pitch in with much-needed tasks ranging from landscaping to weed pulling, all in an effort to make the campus look spectacular for the veteran residents who utilize this facility. Please bring garden gloves and small trowels to help out (as well as a whole lot of muscle), and take a bit of time to swap stories with veteran residents from all walks of life … many of whom have served in WWII. They love sharing stories with new faces! Volunteers must be 18 and older, please.
Join in this community effort to help beautify the preserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Family activities are available on-site. RSVP at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
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!
Volunteers are needed to help clean up Alpine Creek!
For the 4th annual Creek to Bay cleanup event, help Back Country Land Trust as they partner with I Love A Clean San Diego and the Alpine / Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce for their “I Love A Clean Alpine” event, to clear trash and debris from Alpine Creek.
Volunteers will be working at over 100 sites in San Diego County to clean creeks, beaches, canyons and streets of trash and debris.
In Alpine, BCLT will be leading volunteers through the section of Alpine Creek between Alpine Boulevard & Arnold Way, just behind the Cobblestone Cottage – Tea Shoppe. All ages are welcome to join and groups are encouraged to participate. Special event patches are available for Scout Troops and validated community service hours are available for students.
All tools & equipment will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles & trash buckets – check out the "Bling Your Bucket" contest on the ILACSD website.
RSVP online at: http://www.creektobay.org
Registration begins on April 1st
Artists are invited to feature and sell their original arts and crafts at the Spring Brentwood Art Festival. Application fee: $250 per booth; students: $100. Visit www.BrentwoodArtFestival.com to apply today!
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#.
The Fulfillment Fund is a college access organization with a 39-year history of helping disadvantaged students graduate high school and get to and through college.
Has networking been a useful tool in your career? Join the Fulfillment Fund on April 26th for their annual Student Networking Mixer! The Fulfillment Fund has introduced the concept of professionalism and networking to their senior students in the classroom and volunteers are needed to help instill the skill in this fun event. Networking and professionalism will be critical as they embark on their journey into their freshman year at college; you’ll help students develop comfort with speaking to professors and other collegiate resources. Volunteers will hold conversation with students during the organized networking mixer and will model professional behavior and discuss topics from education, careers and professional journeys! Interested in volunteering? Please register at https://fulfillment.thankyou4caring.org/student-networking-mixer.
For more info, please contact Betsy Ann Mudd at 323-900-8723 or bmudd@fulfillment.org.
