5 Things: Spring Cleanup, St. John School Fundraiser

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 61 degrees and a low around 42, according to the National Weather Service. Weekend forecast: Saturday and Sunday will be sunny with highs in the middle to upper 60s and lows around 45.

2. School fundraiser: St. John School in the North End will host its annual “Dare to Dream” Gala today from 6-9 p.m. at The Long Wharf Marriott in Boston. The evening will include dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing to the music of DJ Sal Bartolo. The gala is the school’s primary fundraiser and is open to all.

3. Stump trivia: The North End Music and Performing Arts Center, the North End Waterfront Health Center and Old North Church are hosting a Stump Trivia Night tonight at 6:30 p.m. at The Fisherman’s Club (corner of Fulton and Lewis streets). The event is free and will include a cash bar and free pizza. RSVP at northendyoungprofessionalstrivia.eventbrite.com. Register early—there are only 100 spots available.

4. Art contest deadline: The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking artists to paint wildlife and landscape scenes on 99 Iron Rangers, the narrow metal contribution containers located in parks across the state. Artists' proposals must be submitted by today. For more information, visit the DCR callout page or contact Sharon Hoey at 617-626-1267 or sharon.hoey@state.ma.us.

5. Spring cleanup: The annual Boston Shines community cleanup is scheduled this Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Every year, about 5,000 volunteers come together to help plant flowers, sweep, rake and pick up trash around the city. Register now as a volunteer or register your business or organization to help with the event.