Calendar of Events
Epilepsy Foundation of
Central Ohio
November 12
Living With Epilepsy Seminar, Riverside Health Center, 500 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43214. A broad range of topics to ensure that all participants will have the opportunity to choose the subjects that best meets their educational needs.
The Epilepsy Foundation Chesapeake Region
November 07
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Abilities Network
And will end on: November 07, 8:00 pm
Posted by: admin
410-828-7700
Chick-fil-A Capital Centre, Largo, MD
1040 Shoppers Way, Largo, MD 20774
November 10
Hosted by: Abilities Network, 5:00 PM
And will end on: November 10, 8:00 pm
Posted by: admin
410-828-7700
Chick-fil-A, Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, MD
7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
October 29
Tailgate for Epilepsy Party at the Marshall football game
Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA
Philadelphia Buildings lit up in Lavender/purple:
One Liberty Place – All Month
Two Liberty Place – All Month
National Constitution Center – All Month
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – All Month
Police Headquarters – All Month
PECO Lights - Nov. 14-16
Strawberry Mansion Bridge – Last two weeks of the Month
Ben Franklin Bridge – Nov 21- 30 (not Nov 26 & 27)
Lords & Ladies Salons, throughout the Philadelphia Suburbs, will be donating $10 to the Foundation for each purple hair extension that is sold throughout the month of November.
Creative Soles in Spring City, PA is hosting a "Donate & Sign Your Name to a Flame." The flames will be posted throughout the dance studio along with epilepsy first aid posters. To be held the first 3 weeks of November.
Nov 1st-5th
Chamaeleon Boutique in Ambler, PA will be hosting Shop for a Cause on November 5th from 10am-5pm. 15% of the sales will be donated to the EFEPA. They will also be selling raffle prizes to benefit the foundation the week leading up to the 5th
November 12th
8:30 am – 1:00pm, Epilepsy Education & Information Exchange "Taking Control" Conference,Held at Ace Conference Center, 309 Manor Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Contact Sue Livingston to register today, (215) 629-5003 x102 or slivingston@efepa.org.
November 13th
4th Annual Bowl-A-Thon "Strike Out Epilepsy", held at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, in Wilkes Barre, PA . Entrance fee is $15 per person. Contact Kathleen Gill for more information. (570) 256-7823.
Epilepsy Foundation Florida
November 3 – 17
Let’s Talk About It Dinners; clients, physicians and consumers will be invited to 8 EFOF hosted dinners being held at different restaurants. The Get Seizure Smart quiz will be distributed at each event.
November 3
Miami-DadeNovember 4
Fort LauderdaleNovember 8
GainesvilleNovember 9
Palm Beach GardensNovember 10
Jensen BeachNovember 15
PensacolaNovember 15
Daytona BeachNovember 17
JacksonvilleNovember 12
Walk-a-thon will be held in Naples, Florida
Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia
November 1
South City Kitchen Vinings; 5-10 PM, RSVP online, must mention EFGA
November 3
African American Outreach Program, 5:30- 7:00 pm. St. Joseph’s/ Candler African American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn Street in Savannah. Contact is Melanie Briscoe (912) 447-6605.
November 5
Moe's-Evans; 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Flyer needed
November 7
Brooklyn Cafe; 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM, RSVP suggested they will donate 10% of Day's proceeds to EFGA
November 9
Moe's-Augusta; 11 AM - 9 PM, Flyer needed
November 10
Prime 15th Anniversary Cocktails for a Cause, 5:30-9:00 PM, benefiting EFGA contact Aly for tickets
November 12
Marietta Wine Market Tasting, 2:00-4:00 PM, contact for details
November 13
Moe's-Chamblee-Dunwoody, 4:30-8:00 PM, No flyer
November 16
Moe's-Johnson Ferry Rd.; 4:30 -8:00 PM, Flyer needed
November 18
Cottage School Cupcake Sale
November 19
Moe's-Conyers; 4:00-10:00 PM, Contact for sticker;Seminar on the latest in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Loudermilk Conference Center in downtown Atlanta. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Program is approved for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Free of charge for patients and families, $50 for healthcare professionals. Pre-registration for the event is required by contacting Olivia Gullatt at 404-712-1386 or email.
November 29
Sweetwater Brewery Event; 6:00-9:00 PM, Contact Aly for tickets
Aly Lacks ALY@EPILEPSYGA.ORG or (404) 527-7155
The Epilepsy Foundation Greater Southern Illinois
November 3
A support group will be held with the topic being "Epilepsy and Driving". After the presentation the group will also have pizza and play BINGO. The activities will be at the main office located at 140 Iowa Avenue Suite A Belleville, IL.
November 10
"Get Seizure Smart" activities. The residential staff of EFGSI will be presented with the information at the monthly staff meeting.
November 13
Three "Get Seizure Smart" sessions will be held at the Bethalto United Methodist Church at 240 Sherman in Bethalto, IL between the hours of 830am and 1130am.
November 15
"Talk about it" pizza party. We will have the "Talk about it" meal at the main office (140 Iowa Street Suite A, Belleville, IL 62220) from 6pm to 8pm. The guest list includes local doctors, consumers, and community members.
November 16
Training, training and more training!!!!! New H.O.P.E. mentors will be trained at the main office from 9am to 5pm
November 17
"Get Seizure Smart" activities will be held during the St. Clair county transitional committee meeting. The location of the meeting is to be determined at a later date. The time will be at 245pm
November 19
Training, training and more training!!!!! New H.O.P.E. mentors will be trained at the main office from 9am to 5pm
November 22
Purple Day at Illini Elementary School Fairview Heights, IL /Get Seizure Smart
Activities will be done with each grade level through out the day
November 28
Get Seizure Smart teacher training - Mascoutah Middle School Mascoutah, IL
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois – Southern Region
November 29 and 30
We will be hosting Twitter discussions at the following dates and times.
Nov. 29th @ 1:30p.m.CST-Driving with epilepsy in Illinois-Do you know Illinois driving law and epilepsy? Hash Tag-#DrivEpiIL
Nov. 30th @ 1:30p.m.CST-1st Aid for Seizures-What will you do when someone has a seizure? Hash Tag-#Seizure1stAid
Nov. 30th @ 2:30p.m.-Get Seizure Smart-Now that Epilepsy Awareness Month is coming to an end, are you Seizure Smart? Hash Tag-#AreUSeizureSmart
Epilepsy Foundation Michigan
November 11-12
Diamond Center, Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374
People can register online at our website (www.epilepsymichigan.org) or by phone (800-377-6226).
Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
November 12
Conference to feature guests speakers and topics on epilepsy! 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Hogness Auditorium, University of Washington Medical Center – Seattle, WA
For more information: mail@epilepsynw.org
Information by phone: 206-261-6893 or 206-547-45
Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton
November 3
Dr. Michel Berg of the Strong Epilepsy Center, URMC
Rustic Village Apartments Entertaining Center
999 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623
6 to 8 pm
November 10
Dr. James Fessler of the Strong Epilepsy Center, URMC
Laura Beers Community Room, Steuben County Library
300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY 14830
6 to 8 pm
November 15
Dr. Paul Kent of the Epilepsy Clinic, Upstate University Hospital
Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14580
6 to 8 pm
November 29
Dr. Yaman Eksioglu of the Epilepsy Clinic, Upstate University Hospital
Liberty Resources 2nd Floor Conference Room
1045 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
6 to 8 pm
Epilepsy Foundation St. Louis
November 4
Going to Bat for Seizures - 6 - 9 p.m. - Busch Stadium
Champions Club - St. Louis, MO - Meet the legends of Major League Baseball
to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation
November 8
Parent Telephone Network Training - 6:30 - 8 p.m. -
EFMK Office - St. Louis,
November 16
Children and Adolescents with Seizures Seminar -
7 - 8:30 p.m. - St. Louis Children's Hospital - Pediatric Epileptologist
Judith Weisenberg - St. Louis, MO
Contact kathleen@stl-epil.org for more information.
Epilepsy Foundation Virginia
November 2
Tazewell County Health Department, 235 Chamber Dr., Tazewell, VA 24651, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM,
November 5
Charlottesville Annual Epilepsy Stroll, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Harrisonburg Awareness Stroll, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Roanoke Walk, Run, Bike for Epilepsy, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
November 12
Winchester Awareness Stroll, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
November 13
Midlothian Epilepsy Stroll, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
November 13
Virginia Beach Epilepsy Stroll, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
November 13
Lynchburg Awareness Stroll, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
November 16
Richmond Health Fair, 417 N.11th Street, 5th Floor, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November 19
NOVA Epilepsy Stroll, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania
November 4
Partnering with the Pennsylvania Medical Home Initiative to present the EPIC-IC Conference on Epilepsy in Harrisburg, PA
November 5
Epilepsy symposium with WellSpan from 9am-12pm in Harrisburg, PA. Topics will include discussions on depression and epilepsy, generic vs. brand name medications, and medical assistance for workers with disabilities and other employment issues.
November 6
Kick-off for National Epilepsy Awareness Day interview about epilepsy and the EFWCP in the Radio Disney.
November 19
The annual Cruise on the Gateway Clipper for adults with epilepsy. The speaker will teach attendees about self-advocacy on issues including employment discrimination and social security benefits.
