May Veteran Events & Woman Vet Engage Conf.

By Alexis Pencar

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Check out the May schedule of events provided by the Schoharie County Veterans’ Dwyer Program. There are countless resources available for Veterans! Many of the events provide local social opportunities and others are group activities out of the area! With no pressure or commitment you can join whenever you’d like. Welcome to all veterans and their families.

If you have questions, want to get involved, or just need to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office at (518) 295-8360 or Cell at (518) 929-2382 or email at CountyVA@co.schoharie.ny.us.

May Schedule:

May 1st at 4:00 PM - SUNY Cobleskill Equine Program (last session until Fall)

May 14th at 9:00 AM - Cobleskill Diner Veterans Breakfast

May 21st at 12:00 PM - Veteran Lunch at the Gathering Place

May 22nd at 10:00 AM - Conesville Country Store Veterans Breakfast

May 31st 9:00 AM - Women Veterans Engage Conference

June 12th at 6:00 PM - Valley Cats, Veterans Appreciation Game, Troy

SUNY Equine - Carolyn (518) 225-5900

The Gathering Place Luncheon - Kim (518) 823-4338

The National Woman Veteran’s Engage Conference “breaks down geographical barriers, creating opportunities for women Veterans from underserved and underrepresented communities to connect, engage, and grow”. “By fostering an inclusive environment, the conference provides a platform to share resources, build meaningful relationships, and amplify the voices of women Veterans, ensuring no one is left behind due to location or circumstance.” This event is being held on Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM at Celtic Hall located at 430 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Please visit www.albanycountyny.gov/veterans/events for more information and to register for this event.

Check out Veterans Outreach Events and Veteran Mobile Unit - New York State Department of Veterans Services for events for veterans and their children/grandchildren throughout the State.

For any general questions, please contact The Veterans’ Service Agency Office. They are located at 284 Main Street 3rd Floor Schoharie, NY 12157 or call (518) 295-8360.