The Early Word: Food Truck Rally at Grand Army Plaza

1. The Sean Casey Animal Rescue is raising money to buy a Kong toy for every dog in the shelter, and right now, they've reached 74 percent of their goal. Want to chip in? Click here.

2. Come to Prospect Park today and enjoy a day of roller skating! The Skate Truck NYC provides inline and roller skates, safety equipment and learn-to-skate lessons and programs for all ages. The truck will be out from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3rd Street and Prospect Park West. 

3. The Prospect Park food truck rally will be back this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Army Plaza. Click here to check out the full list of vendors.

4.Don't forget—a party for the month-old Kensington Plaza will be held on Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stop by for food, drinks and a chance to mingle with neighbors you may not even know you have. for more information.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.