Big Sunday: Our Really Big Community Calendar – Support & Volunteer with our Nonprofit Partners every month!

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.

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October 2019

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		1	2 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 2 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Project Angel Food 8:47 pm Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food Oct 2 @ 8:47 pm – 9:47 pm Tickets Volunteering at Project Angel Food is a great way for your group to make a direct impact in the community while sharing a sense of compassion for our most fragile neighbors. If you are looking[...]	3	4 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Project Angel Food 8:47 pm Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food Oct 4 @ 8:47 pm – 9:47 pm Tickets Volunteering at Project Angel Food is a great way for your group to make a direct impact in the community while sharing a sense of compassion for our most fragile neighbors. If you are looking[...]	5 Clean Air Day 2019: Habitat for Humanity & Conservation Corps of Long Beach 8:00 am Clean Air Day 2019: Habitat for Humanity & Conservation Corps of Long Beach @ Seaside Park Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles & Conservation Corps of Long Beach Proudly Bring You Clean Air Day 2019 This is a FREE event, open to the public and features free snacks and ice[...] AHEAD With Horses Inc. 8:45 am AHEAD With Horses Inc. Oct 5 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm Tickets We are always happy to have people interested in volunteering! We have a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. (Rain will normally cancel and we are closed for major 3-day[...] Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration 10:30 am Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration @ Los Cerritos Wetlands Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach. The Aquarium hosts a monthly habitat restoration event at the Los Cerritos[...]
6	7	8	9 The Center in Hollywood The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood Oct 9 all-day Tickets Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...] Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 9 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...]	10	11 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 11 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...]	12 AHEAD With Horses Inc. 8:45 am AHEAD With Horses Inc. Oct 12 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm Tickets We are always happy to have people interested in volunteering! We have a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. (Rain will normally cancel and we are closed for major 3-day[...] Peace 4 Kids 9:00 am Peace 4 Kids Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of[...]
13 Native Garden Volunteer Day 10:00 am Native Garden Volunteer Day Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. We achieve this mission at the native garden days at Point[...] Rainwater Harvesting Class & Rain Barrel Sale 2:00 pm Rainwater Harvesting Class & Rain Barrel Sale @ Wardlow Park Community Center Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Long Beach Sustainability is partnering with Rain Barrels International to host another FREE Rainwater Harvesting Class and Rain Barrel Sale Sunday, October 13th 2-3pm class, 2-4pm rain barrel sale Wardlow Park Community Center 3457 Stanbridge[...]	14	15 Ascencia Ascencia @ Ascencia Oct 15 all-day Tickets Group Service Opportunities Corporate Opportunities: Interested in getting your company or large group involved? We have a few opportunities available: Groups 3-15, check out our Guest Chef Program Corporate groups (15 or more), host a[...]	16 Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 16 – Nov 3 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...] Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...]	17	18 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...]	19 AHEAD With Horses Inc. 8:45 am AHEAD With Horses Inc. Oct 19 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm Tickets We are always happy to have people interested in volunteering! We have a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. (Rain will normally cancel and we are closed for major 3-day[...] Nothin’ but Sand 10:00 am Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our monthly all-ages beach cleanup bonanza, 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of every month except December. Beach cleanups are a great experience for you and your family, friends and co-workers to get[...]
20	21	22	23 The Center in Hollywood The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood Oct 23 all-day Tickets Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...] Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Project Angel Food 8:47 pm Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food Oct 23 @ 8:47 pm – 9:47 pm Tickets Volunteering at Project Angel Food is a great way for your group to make a direct impact in the community while sharing a sense of compassion for our most fragile neighbors. If you are looking[...]	24	25 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] 5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down 9:00 am 5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down @ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Welcome Center (Building 257) Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Come join the VA Greater Los Angeles Healt Care System Veteran Stand Down. This event is in its 5th year and non of it would be possible with supportive volunteers. Volunteers: Register at – www.bwscampus.com/standdown[...] Project Angel Food 8:47 pm Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food Oct 25 @ 8:47 pm – 9:47 pm Tickets Volunteering at Project Angel Food is a great way for your group to make a direct impact in the community while sharing a sense of compassion for our most fragile neighbors. If you are looking[...]	26 10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists 1:00 pm 10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists @ Gladys Park Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm Tickets The 10th annual Festival for all Skid Row Artists Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2019 1-5pm each day in Gladys park (corner of 6th Street and Gladys Avenue) Sign Up as a Skid[...] AHEAD With Horses Inc. 8:45 am AHEAD With Horses Inc. Oct 26 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm Tickets We are always happy to have people interested in volunteering! We have a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. (Rain will normally cancel and we are closed for major 3-day[...] Peace 4 Kids 9:00 am Peace 4 Kids Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of[...]
27 Good Shepard Center Good Shepard Center Oct 27 all-day Tickets Volunteers are essential to the success of Good Shepherd Center and help us improve the lives of homeless women and children in our community. We would love to have you join our team as a volunteer.[...]	28	29	30 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 30 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting 9:00 am Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting @ Corner of Broadway & Cerritos Ave. Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and[...]	31

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