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
Oct
21
Sat
AKF Los Angeles + The Compton Initiative
Oct 21 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join AKF Los Angeles volunteers in partnership with the Compton Intiative for COMPTON WORKDAY on Saturday, October 21st at 7am.

Be part of thousands of volunteers who will engage in hands-on service projects (building gardens, benches, tables, landscaping, painting and murals) to enhance nonprofits, medical clinics, public schools and much more! 

To sign up and for more info please visit: http://bit.ly/akfcomptonservice

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as AKF Service t-shirts. All ages welcome (those under 18 require a consent form). 

If you have questions, contact Beenish at beenish.dhanani@gmail.com. 

ABOUT AGA KHAN FOUNDATION: 
For nearly 30 years, the Foundation has been working with communities, governments, businesses, and local organizations to help improve the quality of life for 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries across the globe. 100% of donations made to AKF go DIRECTLY to the cause. 

www.akfusa.org

Oct
28
Sat
College Within Reach @ University of Southern California
Oct 28 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

United Friends of the Children's annual college preparatory event for Los Angeles County foster youth will be held on October 28, 2017 from 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the University of Southern California. We are anticipating over 650 attendees this year! Please use this form to share how you'd like to support this amazing day. Please note that at the end of the form you will receive a confirmation "thank you message" stating that we will be in touch in October.

While previous volunteer experience with UFC is certainly not required, all volunteers must be 18+ years of age.

West LA Community Clean up
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Big Sunday for a huge community cleanup in West LA! We will be joining forces with the West LA Community Coalition to help beautify the West LA Civic Center, Library and surrounding areas. Volunteers are needed to help with picking up trash, landscaping, tree trimming, cleaning tree beds, removing graffiti and more.

Please RSVP here: https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/rwzz0dp1phs12x/

Oct
29
Sun
Veterans Canteen @ Beverly Hilton Hotel
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

New Directions for Veterans

Join us as we pay tribute to veterans and honor our community members who help us fulfill our mission of empowering military men and women and their families to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Your participation will help veterans transition out of homelessness, find jobs, obtain housing and reunite with their families.

Honoring

Craig C. Darian, Occidental Entertainment Group
The Skylight Foundation

Nov
1
Wed
Drag Queen Bingo @ Hamburger Mary's (West Hollywood)
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm

Save the Date! Join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s (West Hollywood) on Wednesday, November 1st to raise much-needed funds for Bark Avenue Foundation. For a $20 suggested donation, you’ll get 10 Bingo cards plus 1 bonus card to play. Event includes prizes and live auction items too. Grab a friend and join us for a fun night in West Hollywood saving animals and playing Bingo! If you can’t make it out for Drag Queen Bingo, then please consider making a donation! For event details, click here.

Nov
5
Sun
2nd Annual Food, Faith & Field Symposium @ Temple Israel of Hollywood
Nov 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

2nd Annual Food, Faith & Field Symposium

You're invited by Netiya and the Executive Director, Devorah Brous to a

multi-faith gathering where we will make connections between LAND, stewardship, spirituality and sustenance.

 

Hosted by Temple Israel of Hollywood

PANELS: Food Relief or Food Justice, Faith-Based Stewardship: Agrarian Theology, Getting It Done, Farming to Heal People + Community, Earth Based Wisdom: Applying Spiritual and Environmental Stewardship, Shopping and Eating In Line With Our Ethics.

 

MODERATORS: R’ Adam Allenberg, Rachael Narins, Erin Harris of Netiya, Sara Haston, Mary MacVean and more!

 

FEATURING: Helena Norberg-Hodge (World-Renown Local Foods Pioneer, Author of Ancient Futures, ED of Local Futures), Tim Alderson (Seeds of Hope), Reverend Peter Rood (Holy Nativity), Jon Cobb (Pandopopulus), Iesha Wadala (LAFPC), Allis Druffel (Interfaith Power & Light), Beth Wilson (Author of The Recovering Feminist) and more…

 

There will also be earth-based ritual, poetry on stewardship, food justice, non-GMO food and a community marketplace full of products and information on how you can make a difference in the food sovereignty movement!

SHARSHERET CALIFORNIA @ Robertson Art Space
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHARSHERET CALIFORNIA FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Featuring Isreali Singer & Songwriter Eleanor Tallie

 

6:30pm VIP Meet and Greet
7:00pm Wine and Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
7:50pm Performance 

 

 

Nov
9
Thu
6th ANNUAL RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE LUNCHEON @ Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Nov 9 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Nov
12
Sun
2017 AKF Los Angeles Walk & Run
Nov 12 @ 7:15 am – 1:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aga Khan Foundation this year, while exercising for a good cause! 

The 2017 Aga Khan Foundation Los Angeles Walk | Run will be held on Sunday, November 12th in Santa Monica. There will be a 5K run, 1K run, and a family-friendly walk. 

Afterwards, come spend your afternoon enjoying live entertainment, food, interactive activities and chances to win great prizes. 

For more info visit: bit.ly/2017akfwalkrun

[Schedule]
OCEAN VIEW PARK, SANTA MONICA
7:15am: 5K Run Registration Opens
8:00am: 5k Run Begins (Finish line at the Santa Monica Pier)

PALISADES PARK AT WASHINGTON AVE
8:45am: 1K Run (Ages 4-12) Registration Opens 
9:15am: 1K Run Begins

SANTA MONICA PIER
9:00am: Walk Registration Opens
10:30am: Walk Begins 
Entertainment & activities to be held on the Pier following the walk 

[Early Registration Fees, Ends 10/10]
5K $25 // 1K $15 // Walk Free

[Parking]
RUN Parking at Lot 5S, 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
WALK Parking at Santa Monica Pier and adjacent lots

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100% of the proceeds benefit the Aga Khan Foundation, a non-profit organization that partners with communities, governments, businesses, and local organizations to improve the quality of life for 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries across Asia and Africa.

bit.ly/2017akfwalkrun
www.akfusa.org
http://www.facebook.com/akflosangeles
http://www.instagram.com/akflosangeles
http://www.twitter.com/akflosangeles

Nov
16
Thu
2017 Gala for the Children @ The Beverly Hilton
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

5:30 PM • Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner, Awards and Entertainment

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Honoring

Children's Inspiration Award
• Stephen Bruno •
Vice President, Global Creative Marketing, Netflix

As the Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at Netflix, Stephen Bruno oversees the global positioning and creative execution for all of Netflix Originals marketing campaigns. This encompasses series (e.g. Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Narcos, Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why), documentaries (e.g. Making a Murderer, 13th, Amanda Knox, Chef’s Table), comedy specials (e.g. Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Louis CK) and feature films (e.g. Beasts of No Nation, Okja, War Machine, Bright). He arrived at Netflix in January 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles from New York City.  

A veteran entertainment marketing executive, Stephen had previously been with The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films for a combined total of over 11 years.  Most recently as the President of Marketing, Stephen successfully supervised the execution of theatrical releases including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Artist, and Fruitvale Station.Between his two tours at The Weinstein Company, Stephen worked at HBO as a Director of Consumer Marketing. He helped to generate record ratings for returning seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down.  

Stephen Bruno graduated from Boston University and currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Melissa, and three young children: Rex, Lila, and Greta. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Stephen is a lifelong Eagles fan, and he prefers his cheesesteaks from Jim’s.

Exemplary Corporate Citizenship Award
• Latham & Watkins LLP •

Since 1934 Latham & Watkins has served clients based on an ethic of hard work and a commitment to quality, values which continue to guide the firm today.  Today, Latham has more than 2,400 lawyers in the world's major financial, business, and regulatory centers, and over 60 internationally recognized practices across a number of industries. 

Latham & Watkins is committed to helping clients achieve their business goals and providing outstanding legal services around the world.  Latham & Watkins has performed well over $1 million worth of corporate, real estate, land use, employment, and tax pro bono services for A Place Called Home. 

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