Monday, May 18

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. California Immigrant Center will be holding their annual Immigrant Day Rally on the west steps of the Capitol. 250 people are expected.

"Immigrants and their supporters from around California will converge on the West Steps of the State Capitol Building in Sacramento to celebrate Immigrant Day on May 18, 2009, and take the message to lawmakers that to recover from the economic crisis the state needs to maintain support to California's workforce and its families," says a media advisory.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. March of Dimes's California chapter will be holding their annual lobby day on the south steps of the Capitol for an expected crowd of 100 people.

"Join us for the March of Dimes advocacy event of the year as we discuss our mission with California’s state legislators. Let them know the importance of helping California moms and babies. This is your chance to make a difference by telling them your story and why you volunteer for March of Dimes," says the event's page.

Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Areas Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a vigil against the death penalty. 20 people are expected to participate in the rally on the north steps of the Capitol.

Noon - 3 p.m. "The Run For FUNds" charity run for the San Carlos Charter Learning Center will end near the fish pond at the Capitol, culminating in a rally that will draw an expected 200 people.

"The Run for FUNds is also the largest-ever fundraiser in the school’s 15-year history. It seeks to raise $100,000 to save Spanish classes and library programs being cut due to the funding crisis, and to ensure school can open for classes this fall," says the race's webpage.

Tuesday, May 19

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. American Medical Response will be holding an emergency vehicle display on the south steps of the Capitol to a small audience of eight people.

10 a.m - 3 p.m. Association of International Automobile Manufacturers will be displaying energy efficient vehicles on the north steps of the Capitol to 50 people.