Bemidji Ice Cream and Mini Golf
2023-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Boardwalk Mini Golf, 610 Lakeshore Drive NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States
Meet up with other individuals and families living with epilepsy at Boardwalk Minigolf to test your golf skills and enjoy some ice cream right on Lake Bemidji. This event is open to youth, teens, and adults with epilepsy along with their family. This event is free for those living with epilepsy and additional family and friends are welcome for a cost of $5 per individual guest or $10 per family. If you have questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Loss of Loved One Virtual Connect Group
2023-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Losing a loved one to epilepsy is a difficult journey. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and to talk honestly about your grieving process. This group is specifically open to anyone who has lost a loved one to an epilepsy-related death. For more information contact Amy Haugen, Programs and Regional Outreach Director at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722

Grupo de conexión en Español
2023-08-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, u otros seres queridos de alguien con epilepsia. Si tiene preguntas, por favor contacte a Angela (651-368-6209, llamada/texto). enlace de zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82188284802 ID de reunión: 821 8828 4802

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345

Metro Picnic- St. Paul
2023-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Como Park West Picnic Grounds, 1300 Midway Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Join us on August 22 for a picnic gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have questions, please contact Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.

Minnesota State Fair
2023-08-24 09:00 - 2023-09-04 21:00 | Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
EFMN is back at the Minnesota State Fair with a larger-than-life booth and a mission to educate on the importance of being seizure smart, everywhere you go. We are thrilled to reconnect with our wonderful community from August 24th-September 4th for 12 days of fun, education, and connection.
If you are interested in helping EFMN promote our “Be Seizure Smart @ The Minnesota State Fair” community health initiative then please consider signing up to volunteer! Volunteers will receive an exclusive EFMN T-shirt and a free ticket to the fair on the day of their volunteer shift. You can register to volunteer by clicking the “Sign up to volunteer here!” link below. All volunteers must be 18+ years of age and available for pre-fair training in late July or early August.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Jasmine Porter at jporter@efmn.org or 651-287-2313.

Sign up to volunteer here!

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2023-08-24 18:30 - 19:30
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345

Young Adult Virtual Connect Group
2023-09-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358

UPDATED EVENT DETAILS: Willmar Area Pizza and Bowling at Alley on Ash
2023-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Alley on Ash, 19 Ash St SE,, New London, MN, 56273, United States
Meet up with other individuals and families living with epilepsy at Alley on Ash Bowling to share your epilepsy journey over pizza and bowling! This event is open to youth, teens, and adults with epilepsy along with their family. This event is free for those living with epilepsy and additional family and friends are welcome for a cost of $5 per individual guest or $10 per family.

If you have questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

United in Epilepsy Golf Endurance Challenge
2023-09-11 06:00 - 19:45 | TPC Twin Cities, 11444 Tournament Players Pkwy, Blaine, MI, 55449, United States
This summer, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will gather its community of epilepsy (golf) champions to raise support for the programs that empower our family, friends, and neighbors with seizures to lead the lives they want to live.

Save the date for Monday, September 11th for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s second annual United in Epilepsy Golf Endurance Challenge. We will gather together at TPC Twin Cities, Minnesota’s only PGA Tour-owned course, for a marathon of 36 holes of golf while raising funds to support people impacted by epilepsy.
Registration opening soon.

Teen Virtual Connect Group
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345

Parents with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Parents living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Genetics and Epilepsy
2023-09-20 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual Event
The relationship between genetics and epilepsy is an area of study that has evolved rapidly in recent years. This webinar will address the role genetics can play in epilepsy, including specific syndromes linked to genetic factors, when to consider genetic testing, and the latest research on genetic epilepsies. Join Douglas Smith, MD, a pediatric epileptologist at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group, as he shares his expertise on this complex topic.
Register today.

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
2023-09-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358

Mall of America Shining Star Event
2023-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
The annual Shining Stars event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America is returning this year on Saturday, September 23. Families from across the state are invited to come and meet others who have a child with epilepsy/seizures. There is scheduled time to connect with other youth, teens, and parents, followed by an afternoon of rides and fun.

Your Shining Star will receive a free Unlimited Ride Wristband for Nickelodeon Universe. Additional Wristbands for guests are $18 (Wristbands purchase at Nickelodeon Universe are $44.99).

This event is specifically for Shining Stars (youth with epilepsy) and their family. However, becoming a Shining Star is easy and free for those who want to join, simply fill out this form here.
Register today!

EFMN with Ellis and Friends Family Connect
2023-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Explorer Academy, 1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and their siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 for any questions.

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2023-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Grand Forks Area Picnic
2023-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Sertoma Park, 3300 11th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States
Join us on September 30 for a picnic gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have questions, please contact Western MN Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Combine for a Cure
2023-09-30 13:00 - 16:00 | 1825 270th St E Randolph, MN 55065, 1825 270th St E, Randolph, MN, 55065, United States
Come support Dale as he combines his Corn crop and donates it to JDRF (Juvenile diabetes research foundation) and EFMN (Epilepsy foundation of Minnesota). The event will be located 1/4 mile west of 1825 270th St E Randolph MN. Food, Water, Pop, and ice cold beer will be provided.

We will have another silent auction as well so don’t miss out on some awesome items, if you want to donate something to the silent auction please reach out to me. Taking items now. Live entertainment… Absolute Power LLC will be there with music and Karaoke so don’t forget to bring you’re singing voice.

***Donations welcome***

Thanks everyone and stop by and join in on the back road farming fun.

Plz share this everywhere!!

Metro In Person Connect Group
2023-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435, United States
Individuals and family members impacted by epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures, and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey at the EFMN Office in Bloomington. If you have questions, please contact Metro Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.

Parents with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Parents living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Rare and Complex Diagnoses Virtual Connect Group
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
A space for people impacted by a rare epilepsy or complex diagnosis to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the rare epilepsy/complex diagnosis journey. This includes parents and caregivers to children with rare epilepsy, as well as adults. This is a group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722

EFMN with Ellis and Friends Family Connect
2023-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Explorer Academy, 1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and their siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.

St. Cloud Fall Fun and Crafts Social Event
2023-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St,, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a Fall Fun Event with crafts and activities at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2023-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722
