Good morning, Buffalo.

Amid SNAP cuts, North Tonawanda and Lumber City Church held a food donation and distribution event—providing local families with essential food assistance.

The effort aimed to help residents cope with reduced benefits.

Buffalo’s Shakespeare in Delaware Park announced auditions for its 51st season of outdoor theater featuring Pericles, Prince of Tyre, The Taming of the Shrew and a Touring TBD Production.

Actors must schedule an appointment by phone starting today — auditions run Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor of 625 Delaware Avenue and require a headshot, resume and a memorized Shakespearean monologue.

Buffalonians can learn about Japanese culture at the Buffalo History Museum, where a Japanese culture day offers origami, calligraphy — and a traditional tea ceremony to teach local customs.

A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a 7-Eleven on Seneca Street in Buffalo produced a $17,122 prize from the November 1 drawing—its winning numbers were 10, 26, 27, 36 and 38—and the ticket can be claimed for up to one year.

OLV's Victory Learning Center announced plans to double its size in the next three years—this expansion will allow the school to better serve students with autism and other disabilities with more learning spaces and specialized services.

A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office finds millions in 'buy local' school lunch funds remain unused & the office recommends cutting red tape to let school programs use the money fully.

Bills running back James Cook spoke during a postgame news conference on November 2nd — following the Bills’ Week 9 win against the Kansas City Chiefs — and answered questions from reporters.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Mammoth

7:00-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sabres and the Mammoth in an exciting hockey showdown.

St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres

7-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets starting at $20 — Catch an exciting NHL matchup between the Blues and the Sabres.

Opening Night Performance of String

7:30 PM — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the world premiere of a modern musical with a champagne toast and cast meet-and-greet.

Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Check ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night with Trivium and support from Jinjer and Heriot.

Wicked

1-2:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Cost varies — Discover the story behind the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this enchanting performance.

One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and The Works

8:00 – 9:30 PM — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning tribute to Queen's legendary music performed live.

Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls Women's Volleyball

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Alumni Arena - University at Buffalo — General Admission — Witness an exciting women's volleyball matchup between two competitive teams.

Canisius University Women's Basketball vs. Cornell

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Koessler Athletic Center — Check website for ticket prices — Witness the thrilling matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and the Cornell Big Red women's basketball teams.

November Sober Social

7-9 p.m. — Marble & Rye — Free entry — Mingle with the sober community and enjoy a mocktail menu while building connections.

Blue October Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — $40 – $100 — Experience the emotional journey of Blue October with their intimate and electrifying live performance.