Wknd. – Walk MS

SATURDAY, National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts “Walk MS Sacramento,” participants register for one-mile loop around Capitol Mall or three-mile loop that goes around Southside Park, to the Sacramento River Bike Trail, to the Tower Bridge and back up Capitol Mall. 8 a.m., West Steps. Contact: 855 372 1331. Walk begins at 9:15 a.m.

WKND – New California State

SUNDAY, “Proclamation of Statehood Action,” members of New California State, a non-profit organization, announce their “intent to appeal to the United State Congress to create a compact between the Union of States known as the United States of America and the Great State of New California.” 11 a.m., West Steps. Contact: Paul Preston, paul@ncs51.com.

wknds – ride 4a reason

SATURDAY, “Around 300 cyclists” participating in Ride 4A Reason, sponsored by Claremont Middle School Parent-Teacher Assn. to benefit public schools in Oakland and Alameda, begin arriving at the finish line after a 45-mile ride from Vacaville, 66-mile ride from Suisun City or 112-mile ride from Oakland. 1 p.m., Capitol Park, Near 10th and N Sts. […]

WKND – Defending Faith and Freedom

SATURDAY, Members of Her Voice Movement, a women-based Christian organization, and other groups say “don’t mess with our kids,” offer prayers for “parental rights and the California education system.” 1 p.m., West Steps, Register here. Contact: prez@pji.org. Part of “Call to the Capitols” campaign, similar events scheduled at all other 49 capitols plus Washington DC.

Wknds. – Tillman Run

SATURDAY, “Tillman Honor Run” sponsored by Arizona State University Alumni Northern California Chapter, with the Pat Tillman Foundation, participants depart on a 4.2 mile run “around the Capitol Park” to honor “the legacy and impact of former Sun Devil and Army Ranger Pat Tillman” and to support the Tillman Scholars program, which “which provides scholarships to […]

Wknds. – Livival

SATURDAY, “Livival at the Capitol,” Christians gather for concert and “speaking event” about the cross and “what it means,” includes poetry and dancing. Noon, West Side. Contact: capitolpermits@chp.ca.gov.

WKND – Russian political prisoners

SATURDAY, Members of “Strategy 6” urge support for political prisoners in Russia and denounce the war in Ukraine. 5:30 p.m., West Side. Contact: Aleksei Dykin 916 931 8721.

Wknds. – Welly Weekend

SATURDAY, Light and Water, nonprofit “dedicated to cultivating a wellness ecosystem,” sponsors “fashion presentation to kick off Welly Weekend, a mental health and wellness festival.” 8 a.m., Capitol Park, East Side. Contact: thedow@lightandwater.org. “Welly Weekend” details here.

wknds – seven parish pilgrimage

SATURDAY, Members of Catholic Diocese of Sacramento assemble for 15-minute Holy Saturday reflection, part of annual bilingual Seven Parish pilgrimage procession co-sponsored by the Diocese and Radio Santisimo Sacramento (1240 AM). 1 p.m., West Steps. Contact: 916 733 0100. Procession begins at 7 a.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 1817 12th St., and concludes at 2 p.m., Our […]

Wknds. – Hope Fest Sac

SATURDAY, “Hope Fest 2024” sponsored by Hope California, “a convergence of movements, ministries, churches, and believers,” includes live music, food trucks, local artists, giveaways, and “messages of hope.” Noon, West Side, Register here. Contact: info@hopesacramento.org.