Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events

Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAJoin us for a night of creativity and camaraderie! Veteran +1
Mar 20, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AMGolden Cup Coffee, 1323 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USAJoin us at this Veteran owned business for breakfast, great coffee, conversation and laughs! Please note, there is a breakfast in both Niagara & Erie counites, Veterans can attend either one but not both. Veteran Only
Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMStrikers Lanes, 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224, USACome join us for our monthly Erie County Bowling event. Enjoy 2 hours of bowling, Pizza and Drinks! Veteran +1
Mar 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCentral Rock Gym, 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USAGet ready to climb, grip, and conquer! Join us for an indoor rock-climbing event packed with challenge, excitement, and good vibes. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned climber, you’ll find routes that push your limits and keep things fun. Veteran +1
Mar 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMKey Bank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203, USAMilitary Appreciation Night. Join your fellow Veterans and cheer on the Sabres as the Bruins invade Key Bank Center. Lets go Buffalo, score lots of goals, and make sure the Bruins retreat down the Thruway all the way back to Boston. Vet only.
Mar 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMRapids Bowling Center, 9524 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAYour mission, should you choose to accept it: Knock down as many pins as possible without injuring your pride. Join us for a good-hearted bowling event where the only thing more impressive than your aim will be the creative excuses you come up with afterward. Veteran +1
Mar 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMFrank Youngs Sports Arena / Orchard Park, 3651 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USAJoin us, bring the kids and enjoy some roller boogying, Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream! Veteran + family
Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMFight Night Boxing Club, 2421 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USAHigh-energy beginner-friendly class blends the fundamentals of boxing with heart-pumping cardio to deliver a full-body burn. No experience needed—just bring your determination and a willingness to sweat! Veteran +1
Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM1255 Niagara St, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USATeam meeting for the Veterans One-Stop Center Co-Ed Softball Team
Apr 03, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMFlyby Cafe, 2028 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAJoin with your fellow vets for our monthly Niagara County Breakfast. Great eats and great conversation! Please note, there is a breakfast in both Niagara & Erie counites, Veterans can attend either one but not both. Veteran Only
Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Flr., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAVeterans and their families are invited to join us for a cheerful afternoon and connection. Kids can fill baskets, decorate eggs, play games, and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Light refreshments and snacks will be available as you enjoy time with fellow veteran families. Veteran Family only.
Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Flr., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAConfused about how Medicare fits in with your VA health care? This educational session breaks down how Medicare and VA benefits can work side‑by‑side, when Medicare may be useful even if you rely on the VA, and common mistakes veterans should avoid.
Apr 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMVOSC Harry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAGet ready to embark on a wild adventure through the streets of Buffalo! Our scavenger hunt is packed with excitement, humor, and mind-boggling challenges that will leave you wanting more.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMFight Night Boxing Club, 2421 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA
Apr 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMCentral Rock Gym, 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USALearn the Ropes will teach you how to properly rope climb and belay in our facility. For those who have never belayed before, who do not remember how to properly belay, or how to tie in, this class will teach you the basics so you can enjoy rope climbing at the Central Rock Gym. Veteran Only
Apr 17, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMGolden Cup Coffee, 1323 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USAJoin us for breakfast in Erie County at the Veteran owned Golden Cup Coffee Cafe. Great coffee, awesome food, conversation and laughs! Please note, there is a breakfast in both Niagara & Erie counites, Veterans can attend either one but not both. Veteran Only
Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMNiagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USAWelcome to the Jambalaya Pasta Masterclass, where we blend the bold and vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine with the artistry of homemade pappardelle pasta.
Apr 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dome, 8230 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221, USAJoin us for an energizing afternoon that blends friendly competition, community connection, & one of golf’s most iconic traditions. We'll enjoy light refreshments and appetizers while watching the Saturday afternoon coverage of The Masters. Perfect for beginners or seasoned golfers. Veteran only.

Peer Support Manager
Tim Fleming
Tim Fleming is the Peer Support Manager at the Veterans One-stop Center. He enlisted in the Army Reserve as a Combat Engineer before serving on AGR as a Recruiter & Career Counselor and retired after 25 years. His multiple assignments included a deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in Kuwait, Qatar, and Afghanistan. He will take the time to talk with and assist his fellow Veterans and ensure they are taken care of. He is quick with a joke but understands the seriousness of assisting fellow Veterans. Married for over 28 years, he is a Dad and Grandpa for 1 (and counting). He strives to balance his professional mission with his role as a family man, committed to make a positive impact both at home and in his community.

Peer Support Specialist
Will Storey
Will enlisted in the Air Force in 1998, serving on Active Duty Security Forces. His service included deployments in support of Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, OEF-Horn of Africa, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also completed multiple Fly-Away Security missions to parts of South America and Mexico. He retired from military service in 2019.
