5 Things: Downtown Schools for Boston Meeting

1. Rain: Expect showers today, mainly before 11 a.m., with a chance of showers this evening, according to the National Weather Service. High; 49, Low: 37.

2. Downtown Schools for Boston Meeting: The West End Civic Association invites North End residents to hear about the efforts of Downtown Schools for Boston at their meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the West End Museum (150 Staniford St.). This meeting is open to everyone interested in neighborhood schools in the residential areas of downtown Boston.

3. Residents’ Association meeting: The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at The Nazarro Center (30 North Bennet St.).

4. Educator award: Today is the deadline to submit nominations for the annual Boston Educators of the Year awards, which recognize outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, school nurses and other educators who have made a unique contribution to their students, their classrooms and their schools. Forms can be found here. Submit nominations to bostoneducator@cityofboston.gov.

5. Volunteer expo: With National Volunteer Week coming up April 21-27, The Shops at Prudential Center will host the 2013 Volunteer Expo today at 5:30 p.m. in the Huntington Arcade. Mix, mingle and meet with more than 50 community groups from the Boston and Greater Boston areas.