BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EPI | Empowering People's Independence - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EPI | Empowering People's Independence X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.epiny.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EPI | Empowering People's Independence REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T172002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T161210Z UID:9131-1765994400-1765999800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Syracuse Holiday Party *new date* 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025 for our Annual Holiday Party in Syracuse. All those affected by epilepsy are welcome. Enjoy dinner\, holiday activities\, holiday music\, and a visit from the BIG MAN himself! \nEvent is free\, RSVP is required. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/holiday-party-epilepsy-services/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155828Z UID:9122-1764871200-1764876600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party - Community Services DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, December 4 for our Annual Holiday Party in Rochester. All those affected by epilepsy or served in EPI’s Community Services Programs are welcome. Enjoy dinner\, holiday activities\, holiday music\, and a visit from the BIG MAN himself! Event is free\, RSVP is required. One ticket per family. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/holiday-party-community-services/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250924T192556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T184128Z UID:10489-1763056800-1763064000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Dinner with the Doctor - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Epilepsy Awareness Month with our popular Dinner with the Doctor series! Enjoy a delicious catered meal\, two presentations by epileptologists\, EPI program presentation\, and time to ask all presenters your questions! Event is free\, but RSVP is required! Sign up today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/november2025dinnerwiththedoctorseries/ \nDate & Time: November 13 | 6pm – 8pm\nLocation: EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Syracuse\, NY 13206\nEvent Agenda \n\nDr. Shahram Izadyar – Understanding your EEG\nDr. Katherine Wojcicki – Advocating for your Child’s Epilepsy Needs in School\nCollin Horak – EPI’s Adult & Youth Services\n\nRSVP today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/november2025dinnerwiththedoctorseries/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/dinner-with-the-doctor-syracuse-4/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250924T192331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T164811Z UID:10487-1762452000-1762459200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Dinner with the Doctor - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Epilepsy Awareness Month with our popular Dinner with the Doctor series! Enjoy a delicious catered meal\, two presentations by epileptologists\, EPI program presentation\, and time to ask all presenters your questions! Event is free\, but RSVP is required! Sign up today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/november2025dinnerwiththedoctorseries/ \nDate & Time: November 6 – Rochester | 6pm – 8pm\nLocation: Al Sigl Community of Agencies\, Door 1\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Rochester\, NY 14620\nEvent Agenda \n\nDr. Deana Bonno – Dietary Therapies\nDr. Evelyn Berman – Epilepsy Surgery\nMichael Radell – EPI’s Adult & Youth Services\n\nRSVP today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/november2025dinnerwiththedoctorseries/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/dinner-with-the-doctor-rochester-4/ LOCATION:Al Sigl Comunity of Agencies\, 1000 Elmwood Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T165529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T170350Z UID:10166-1761991200-1762084800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Teen Epilepsy Weekend DESCRIPTION:Teens with epilepsy – join us at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp on November 1 & 2\, 2025 for an overnight of fun\, connecting with other teens with epilepsy\, and learning how to best manage your seizures. \nCost $35 per teen\, includes overnight stay\, food\, and all activities.\nScholarship available upon request. \nTeens must be between 13 – 17\, self-medicating\, and able to manage all personal care needs. \nRegister: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/teenepilepsyweekend-november2025/ \nQuestions? Contact Michael Radell at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/teen-epilepsy-weekend-2/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T131500 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T173725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T175120Z UID:10168-1761382800-1761398100@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:NYS Epilepsy Coalition Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday October 25\, 2025 for a FREE virtual epilepsy conference that brings experts from across the state right to your screen. Or have an in-person conference experience by joining the EPI watch party! \nLearn more and register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/coacon/ \n  \n  URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/nys-epilepsy-coalition-conference/ LOCATION:EPI\, 1650 South Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T162951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T192020Z UID:10159-1760778000-1760785200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:EPI Art Syracuse - 4th (and last!) Session DESCRIPTION:EPI Art is a four-week\, in-person art program for people with epilepsy/seizures that invites participants to explore their feelings about their epilepsy and seizures through art. All ages welcome! Sign up for one session or all five! Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/epiart-syracuse/ \nEPI Art – Syracuse \nDates: October 18th\nTimes: 9am – 11am\nLocation: EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Syracuse\, NY 13206\nEPI Staff Contact: Collin Horak at (315) 477-9777 x2904 or chorak@epiny.org\nFacilitator: Rochele Royster\, PhD\, ATR-BC \nDr. Royster is an assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy in the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University. More information about Dr. Rochele Royster can be found here. URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epi-art/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250929T142552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T163752Z UID:10498-1760266800-1760288400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Film Premiere: Under the Lights DESCRIPTION:About This Event\n\nJoin EPI for a ground-breaking event in epilepsy awareness – the premier of epilepsy’s first feature-length film Under the Lights at the Buffalo International Film Festival. We are providing bus transportation to and from this super exciting event! Registration is FREE and includes a seat on the bus and a ticket to the film. \nOr register for our ticket-only package – you must provide your own transportation to North Park Theatre in Buffalo. We do request you arrive at the theatre by 12:55pm to be a part of the group picture! \nWear purple or EPI gear for the group photo! \nRegister by Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 to secure your spot!  SPOTS ARE LIMITED! \nEvent Details: \nSunday\, October 12\, 2025\n11:00 am Guests Arrive at EPI South Ave Office\n11:30 am Bus leaves EPI South Ave Office\n12:55 pm Arrive at North Park Theatre at and take a group photo in front of the theatre.\n1:30-3:30 pm Watch Under the Lights\n3:45 pm Bus departs North Park Theatre\n5:05 pm Bus returns to EPI South Ave Office \nFilm Details: \n \nUnder the Lights \nUnder the Lights is a full-length feature film of the award-winning story of Sam\, a boy with epilepsy\, so desperate to feel like a normal kid\, he goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure. \nWritten\, directed\, and executive produced by Miles Levin\, Under the Lights is a story your haven’t seen before. First a short\, now a full feature film\, it’s regarded as one of the highest profile moments in epilepsy awareness history. \nClick here to learn more about Under the Lights. \nWatch the award-winning 10-minute short film! \n  \nPHOTOSENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER \nThis film features flashing lights. \nThe filmmakers worked with modern photosensitivity guidelines\, including but not limited to – restricted flashes per second in a contained section of the frame\, color choice and more. \nThe film passes the Harding Test for safe home viewing. There is currently no available standard for theatrical viewing. \nIf watching films is generally a concern for you\, viewer discretion is advised. \n  \n  \n  \nBuffalo International Film Festival \nBuffalo International Film Festival (est. 2006) is a nonprofit organization that champions regional\, national\, and international films that push the limits of independent cinema – presenting quality films from around the world to WNY residents and visitors. BIFF is committed to amplifying diverse voices and exhibiting cutting-edge programming in narrative\, documentary and experimental film. \nThe 2025 Buffalo International Film Festival runs from October 9 – October 16. \nLearn more at https://www.buffalofilm.org/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-film-premier-under-the-lights/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T162643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T191916Z UID:10155-1760173200-1760180400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:EPI Art Syracuse - 3rd Session DESCRIPTION:EPI Art is a four-week\, in-person art program for people with epilepsy/seizures that invites participants to explore their feelings about their epilepsy and seizures through art. All ages welcome! Sign up for one session or all five! Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/epiart-syracuse/ \nEPI Art – Syracuse \nDates: October 11th\, October 18th\nTimes: 9am – 11am\nLocation: EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Syracuse\, NY 13206\nEPI Staff Contact: Collin Horak at (315) 477-9777 x2904 or chorak@epiny.org\nFacilitator: Rochele Royster\, PhD\, ATR-BC \nDr. Royster is an assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy in the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University. More information about Dr. Rochele Royster can be found here. URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epi-art-syracuse-4th-session/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250403T193028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T165649Z UID:9714-1759651200-1759665600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:One in 26 Challenge - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-mile group walk and help us raise awareness about epilepsy. New location: Seneca Park\, Longhouse Shelter\, on October 5th\, 2025. \nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/OneInChallengeROCHESTER URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/https-runsignup-com-race-ny-rochester-oneinchallengerochester/ LOCATION:Seneca Park\, Zoo Rd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250403T192554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T165653Z UID:9710-1759568400-1759579200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:One in 26 Challenge - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 5K time run and one-mile group walk and help us raise awareness about epilepsy. New location: Onondaga Lake Park on October 4th\, 2025! \nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Liverpool/OneInChallengeSYRACUSE \n  URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/https-runsignup-com-race-ny-liverpool-oneinchallengesyracuse/ LOCATION:Onondaga Lake Park\, Liverpool NY\, 106 Lake Dr.\, Liverpool\, 13088\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T172002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155756Z UID:9130-1759428000-1759431600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our EPI Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner and children’s activities will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. RSVP Requested: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-20/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155516Z UID:9121-1759428000-1759431600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-20/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T162523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T191940Z UID:10153-1758963600-1758970800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:EPI Art Syracuse - 2nd Session DESCRIPTION:EPI Art is a four-week\, in-person art program for people with epilepsy/seizures that invites participants to explore their feelings about their epilepsy and seizures through art. All ages welcome! Sign up for one session or all five! Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/epiart-syracuse/ \nEPI Art – Syracuse \nDates: September 27th\, October 11th\, October 18th\nTimes: 9am – 11am\nLocation: EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Syracuse\, NY 13206\nEPI Staff Contact: Collin Horak at (315) 477-9777 x2904 or chorak@epiny.org\nFacilitator: Rochele Royster\, PhD\, ATR-BC \nDr. Royster is an assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy in the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University. More information about Dr. Rochele Royster can be found here. URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epi-art-syracuse-3rd-session/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T162418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T191815Z UID:10151-1758358800-1758366000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:EPI Art Syracuse - 1st Session DESCRIPTION:EPI Art is a four-week\, in-person art program for people with epilepsy/seizures that invites participants to explore their feelings about their epilepsy and seizures through art. All ages welcome! Sign up for one session or all five! Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/epiart-syracuse/ \nEPI Art – Syracuse \nDates: September 20th\, September 27th\, October 11th\, October 18th\nTimes: 9am – 11am\nLocation: EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Syracuse\, NY 13206\nEPI Staff Contact: Collin Horak at (315) 477-9777 x2904 or chorak@epiny.org\nFacilitator: Rochele Royster\, PhD\, ATR-BC \nDr. Royster is an assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy in the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Syracuse University. More information about Dr. Rochele Royster can be found here. URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epi-art-syracuse-2nd-session/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250814T161907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T123644Z UID:10146-1757604600-1757611800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:EPI Art Rochester - 6-week series DESCRIPTION:EPI Art Rochester is a six-week\, in-person art program for people with epilepsy/seizures\, aged 16+\, that invites participants to explore their feelings about their epilepsy and seizures through art.  This program is free\, but registration is required. Spots are limited! \nRegister for the whole series today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/event/epiart-rochester/ \nEPI Art – Rochester\nDates: September 11 – October 16\nTimes: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Spotted Rabbit Studios\, 2376 Monroe Avenue\, Rochester\, NY 14618\nEPI Staff Contact: Mike Radell at (585) 442-4430 x2741 or mradell@epiny.org\nFacilitator: Sarah Beren\, LCAT URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epi-art-rochester-1st-session/ LOCATION:Spotted Rabbit Studio\, 2376 Monroe Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T172001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155741Z UID:9129-1757008800-1757012400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our EPI Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner and children’s activities will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. RSVP Requested: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-19/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155459Z UID:9120-1757008800-1757012400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-19/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T150048Z UID:9128-1755018000-1755025200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic - Syracuse Epilepsy Support Group DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Support Group Picnic! All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend! This is a great first support group event to attend if you have never attended before. EPI will provide standard picnic fare of hot dogs\, hamburgers\, chips\, salad\, and drinks. Feel free to bring your own extras! Event is free\, RSVP is requested. \nLocation: Ryder Park\nAddress: 5400 Butternut Drive\, East Syracuse\, NY 13057 \nRSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/summer-picnic-syracuse-epilepsy-support-group/ LOCATION:Maxwell Park\, 6560 Badgley Rd\, East Syracuse\, NY\, 13057\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T172050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T160215Z UID:9151-1754589600-1754593200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic - Black Epilepsy Exchange DESCRIPTION:Join us for B.E.E. – an epilepsy support group just for people of color! All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome. Questions? Contact Christina Thompson\, Senior Intake Coordinator\, at (585) 442-4430 x2272. \nRSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/summer-picnic-black-epilepsy-exchange/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201008Z UID:9119-1754586000-1754593200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic - Rochester Epilepsy Support Group DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Support Group Picnic! All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend! This is a great first support group event to attend if you have never attended before. EPI will provide standard picnic fare of hot dogs\, hamburgers\, chips\, salad\, and drinks. Feel free to bring your own extras! Event is free\, RSVP is requested. \nLocation: Genesee Valley Park\, Dogwood Shelter\nAddress: 1000 E River Rd\, Rochester\, NY 14623 \nRSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/summer-picnic-rochester-epilepsy-support-group/ LOCATION:Genesee Valley Park\, 1000 E River Rd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20240508T200019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T190204Z UID:8463-1752393600-1752408000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Seize the Day: Amer's Epilepsy Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Take your running or walking game off road for a challenging 5K/10K race or a 1 mile fun walk\, through beautiful Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon\, NY.\n\n8:00 am: Check-In & On-Site Registration\n9:00 am: 5K/10K Race and 1 Mile Walk Start\nMendon Ponds Park – Mendon\, NY\n\nStart/Finish: North Meadow Trailhead\, located on Canfield Road\, between Douglas Road and Pittsford-Mendon Center Road.\n\n5K/10K Race: $351 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $10Registration is open.\n\nMore information at https://www.epiny.org/epi-fundraising-events/seizetheday/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/seizetheday2024/ LOCATION:Mendon Ponds Park\, Canfield Road\, Mendon NY\, Canfield Road\, between Pittsford-Mendon Center Road and Douglas Road\, Mendon\, NY\, 14534\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising,In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250403T183322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T183322Z UID:9696-1748736000-1749254399@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Camp Coast DESCRIPTION:Camp Coast is our Adult Camp for adults\, aged 18+\, with epilepsy and I/DD. Attending camp will increase self-confidence through recreational and social opportunities; provide 5 days of respite for families; and develop pre-vocational skills. This is a unique program in NYS as it is the only camp to provide a pre-vocational focused residential summer camp experience to young adults with epilepsy. \nLearn more at: https://www.epiny.org/epilepsy/camp-coast/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/camp-coast-2/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20250325T121016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T201322Z UID:9623-1746363600-1746378000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Charting Connections: An Afternoon of Nautical Fun at RMSC DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed for this event.  To get added to a wait list\, please email skorba@epiny.org. \nIn partnership with Sail For Epilepsy\, EPI is hosting an afternoon of fun for epilepsy families at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. \nSunday\, May 4\, 2025\n1 – 5pm\nEisenhart Auditorium at RMSC \n$5 per family; scholarship available. Get your tickets today! \nEvent is for all ages and all abilities. All event participants will receive free tickets to RMSC* URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/charting-connections-an-afternoon-of-nautical-fun-at-rmsc/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person,Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155724Z UID:9127-1746122400-1746126000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our EPI Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner and children’s activities will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. RSVP Requested: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-18/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155444Z UID:9118-1746122400-1746126000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-18/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155704Z UID:9126-1743703200-1743706800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our EPI Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner and children’s activities will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. RSVP Requested: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-17/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155428Z UID:9117-1743703200-1743706800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-17/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155646Z UID:9125-1741284000-1741287600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our EPI Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner and children’s activities will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. RSVP Requested: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-16/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T023433 CREATED:20241219T171923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155405Z UID:9116-1741284000-1741287600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-16/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR