🌱 Episcopal Cathedral Special Services + World Central Kitchen

Good morning, everybody. It's Tuesday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 82 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral will celebrate special choral and instrumental music at its Pentecost and Trinity Sunday services. On Sunday, Jun. 5, at 10:15 a.m., the Rev. Canon Robert Duerr, cathedral musician, will conduct St. Paul's Choir and string ensemble during their performance of Mozart – Missa Brevis in F, K. 192. The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe will officiate the service. On Trinity Sunday, Jun. 12, at 10:15 a.m., the choir will sing Bach – Cantata No. 129, (Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott) accompanied by a 13-piece chamber orchestra. (Niagara Frontier Publications)
2. World Central Kitchen is in Buffalo as organizers flew in over the past two weeks to feed a grieving neighborhood. The WCK tents are set up on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and East Utica Street – just down the block from the Tops that was the key source of fresh food for Buffalo’s East Side for the past 19 years. World Central Kitchen plans to be on-site distributing food – including two hot meals a day at around 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – through Jun. 6 if not longer. WCK has also ordered thousands of meals from local restaurants and arranged for food trucks to park outside the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library to serve their specialties. (Buffalo News)
3. The 5th annual Totally Buffalo Festival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon at Riverworks on Ganson Street. The festival showcased 90 local vendors and their goods. Festival organizers collected donations for the Jefferson Avenue community. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Star Wars Scavenger Hunt At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Spring Book Sale At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Take And Make A Craft: Gemstone Dragonfly At North Park Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• This past Sunday, the KIA Memorial Roadmarch "KMR" met with members of Engine 21, Ladder 6, Rescue 1, Engine 31, Ladder 14, Engine 22, Buffalo Fire Honor Guard, and Class of 98-01 Company 3. A department-wide fundraising campaign brought in over $3,500 in Gift Cards and Sponsorship to help Veterans and Gold Star families in honor of SSG Christopher W. Dill (FF E21, 98-01 Co.3). (Facebook)
• The Office of Shared Accountability Research and Evaluation Services is conducting a survey for Parents and Caregivers “Familiarity with Title I Related Information and Resources” to explore your knowledge regarding Title I related information, resources, and your involvement with your child’s school as a parent whose child is supported by Title I. Find the survey link here. (Facebook)
• On Food Trucks Tuesdays this summer, dozens of food trucks from Buffalo, Rochester, and beyond will come together to celebrate nights of food, live music, and fun in the square! Enjoy live music on The Boardwalk plus beer, wine, and other beverages offered by Larkin Square. Guests are welcome to bring a folding chair or picnic blanket. Sorry, no pets, smoking, coolers, large bags, or outside food or beverages are allowed. (Visit Buffalo)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.