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
Feb
2
Fri
CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY BBQ FUNDRAISER
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Catholic Charities is hosting its 2nd Annual Community BBQ fundrasier to support its shelters and community centers in order to continue providing services to the poor families and the homeless. All are well to come to this event, and enjoy the festivites. The BBQ plates will be just $12.00 and $15.00 for deliveries. Attendees will have choice of  two meat, two sides, and assortments of desserts. In addition, a drink will be added to your meal. For at the door purchases, we only accept cash,therefore, no credit cards nor checks.

Feb
11
Sun
Festival of the Heart 2018 @ Smashbox Studios
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This year, our annual gala will be a family-friendly day of fun at which dozens of game makers, artists, athletes, and innovators will converge to host experiences for guests of all ages. Moments of surprise and delight, culinary diversions, classic games, creative adventures, and celebrity encounters will create memories that last a lifetime.

Feb
28
Wed
27th Annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast @ Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Feb 28 @ 7:30 am

CCEJ’s

                                                                                   

UnderOneSky

 
27th Annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast
A gift to the community from Gene and Ann Lentzner
 
Wednesday , February 28, 2018
7:30 a.m.
 
 Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA   90802
  
Marsha & Aiden Aizumi
 Mother’s Love, Son’s Journey 
Exploring transgender inclusion  
 
Co-Chairs: LaDawn Best & Varun Soni
  
Individual Ticket price $45, Parking FREE
 
For more information and reservations contact:

Katherine McIlquham (562) 435-8184 or kmcilquham@cacej.org

or visit the website of 
California Conference for Equality and Justice
www.cacej.org
Seating is limited. Reservations required by February 16, 2018. 

Mar
22
Thu
A Taste for Education @ Barsha Tasting Room
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.

 

Learning Rights Law Center changes the lives of at-risk students who have disabilities, face discrimination or are involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems by providing free legal services, education advocacy, and community training.

APCH Stars and Strikes @ Pinz Studio City
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Welcome Home

“Home” means so much to so many. It’s a place where we feel safe… where we can be ourselves… where we can be with our friends, family, and loved ones. Most of all, home is where a community comes together. Home is where the heart is. 

t A Place Called Home, caring staff, supporters and volunteers come together to provide South Central children and teens 8 years old – 21 years old with love, safety, enrichment, training, and opportunities through educational programscounseling, and mentorship. After-school, weekend, and all-day summer programs and services include tutoring and homework support, as well as a full spectrum of instruction in the arts, athletics, dance and music. Our high school dropout recovery partnership with LAUSD is open in the mornings and we provide year-round support for college preparation, SAT tutoring, and college counseling and scholarships. In 2012 we provided support for 68 first-generation college students in local schools and across the country

Mar
25
Sun
A Day At The Races @ Santa Anita Race Track
Mar 25 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Don your Sunday hats and join us at the race track for a day of derby fun to benefit deaf children and families at No Limits! 

Your $125 ticket includes delicious food and beverages in a private racing suite. You will be taken on a tour to see the horses, and watch a race from the finish line, along with clubhouse access with private wagering machines and live tellers. 

While valet parking is available, Lyft or Uber is encouraged to fully enjoy the afternoon!

 

Come and go as you please! Suite closes at 5pm.

Mar
28
Wed
Alliance for Children’s Rights Dinner @ The Beverly Hilton
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate our 26th anniversary at our Annual Dinner on March 28, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton. The Alliance’s largest fundraising event of the year will honor Bonnie Hammer, NBCUniversal Entertainment & Cable Studios with the National Champion for Children Award. 

Apr
14
Sat
THE JEFFREY FOUNDATION TEE DIVAS & TEE DUDES GOLF CLUB TOURNAMENT/FUNDRAISER
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

SUPPORT THE JEFFREY FOUNDATION TEE DIVAS & TEE DUDES GOLF CLUB TOURNAMENT/FUNDRAISER

 

“HELICOPTER BALL DROP” AT 2:OO P.M.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018

 

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR DRAWING

$10.00 EACH

 

THE FIRST THREE BALLS IN OR CLOSEST TO THE HOLE WINS

 

1ST Prize:   $500

 

2nd Prize:   $300

 

3rd Prize:   $200

 

 

 

Make checks payable to The Jeffrey Foundation

To purchase tickets contact Theresa McNamee at (323) 965-7536 or tmcnamee@thejeffreyfoundation.org

 

Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, April 2, 2018

Apr
23
Mon
HOLA in One! @ Mountain Gate Country Club
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

JOIN US FOR A DAY ON THE GREENS!

Hola in One! is an annual golf tournament that raises funds for Heart of Los Angeles.

All proceeds help provide underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities.

9:00A
Check-in and Continental Breakfast

9:00A – 11:00A
Driving Range and Putting Green

11:00A
Shotgun Start; Lunch served on course

5:00P
Dinner, Awards, Raffle and Auction

 

Mountain Gate Country Club
12445 Mountaingate Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Apr
29
Sun
19th annual Bruin Run Walk @ Wilson Plaza, UCLA
Apr 29 @ 6:30 am – 10:00 am

The 19th annual Bruin Run Walk will be held Sunday, April 29, 2018! Join us for a terrific morning as friends from UCLA and our community run with a purpose in support of the Chase Child Life program. Teams in recognition of some of our fiercest fighters at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital come together with staff, students, and community partners on a 5K journey around the beautiful UCLA campus. You can participate by sponsoring a child, registering for the race, or creating a team with friends and family. This 5K event boasts fun, games, crafts, and cheer for everyone involved.

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.