Monday, March 22

10 a.m. - Noon
The California State Students Association will hold a rally to bring the issues of higher education to the forefront of public awareness. Students will begin to gather at 7 a.m. at Raley Field. At 10, students will march down the Capitol mall to the north steps for a rally that will start at 11 a.m. The rally will include 30 speakers, mostly students. Five thousand people are expected to attend, representing California State universities and community colleges statewide.

1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
California Youth Advocacy Network is holding its Youth Quest 2010 rally event on the west steps of the Capitol. The event will follow a morning session at the Masonic Temple. The theme is "Roll Up the Red Carpet on Tobacco Use in Movies." After the morning session's overview of tobacco in movies and lunch, attendees will march to the Capitol's west steps to participate in a rally/press conference. Afterward, attendees can meet with a legislator or tour the Capitol.

Tuesday, March 23

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will hold its annual Agriculture Day. This year's theme is "Healthy Choices for a Healthy California." The event will feature California's agricultural products and celebrate the abundant healthy food choices the state offers. The event opens to legislators and staff at 10:30 a.m., to the public at 11:30. Agriculture Day will be held at the Capitol's west steps. One thousand people are expected.

There are no other events scheduled until Thursday.