Elevate OC

Join us Sunday, April 12th for Brews & Braids
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Frog Alley Brewery

Grab a beer, dig into delicious pizza and wings, and learn hair braiding and styling. Our fun and supportive instructors .and.co will guide you through it all in a relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere.

But this event also carries a deeper purpose.

Why It Matters: Every dollar raised goes directly to Blood Cancer United, supporting critical research and patient care programs. All proceeds benefit the Blood Cancer United Visionary of the Year Campaign for The Trauma Queens () a collective of strong, resilient, big-hearted people who share stories, raise awareness, and rally support.

Together, they are turning pain into purpose, choosing hope over helplessness, and fighting for a future where fewer people have to experience loss due to cancer, especially at a young age, like Tommie.

The Vibe: No experience necessary. Just show up, have fun, learn something new, and know that your night out is helping save lives.

Every person who shows up helps turn community into action.

Sign up for the event:
https://www.elevateoc.org/event-details/brews-braids

If you can’t make it to the event, you can donate here:
https://pages.lls.org/voy/uny/alb26/tburch

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🚨 Block Party Tournament Update 🚨

The energy for this year’s Block Party is already building and spots are filling quickly! Here’s the latest update for teams looking to register:

🏐 Team spots are still available for:
• Novice Level
• Advanced Level

⏳ Intermediate Level is now waitlisted.
If you’re interested in playing at the intermediate level, you can join the waitlist by filling out the form on our website.

👥 Looking for a team?
Today we have launched our Free Agent Form. This form is for players who want to participate but don’t yet have a team. You’ll be able to submit your information and connect with teams looking for additional players at each level.

Spots move fast every year, so make sure to secure your team or join the waitlist soon.

🔗 Visit our website (link in bio) for registration and the waitlist form.
https://www.elevateoc.org/greatsaratogablockparty

Free Agent Form: https://forms.gle/iuBVTvFztnrgyJSf7
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Youth Ladder League 🏐

📍 Location: Lions Pavilion, Collins Park, Scotia, NY
📅 Dates: Thursdays | May 28 – August 6
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Join us this summer for our Youth Ladder League, where players sign up as a pair and compete in rotating 4v4 matches every Thursday night. This league is designed to help young athletes develop skills, build teamwork, and enjoy competitive play in a fun community environment.

League Details:
• 10 Thursday nights of play (starting May 28)
• Register as a pair
• Youth + Youth or Youth + Adult pairs welcome
• Rotating 4v4 matches each week
Registration:
• Early Bird: $60 per person
• Regular: $75 per person
Important Notes:
• If one player cannot attend, please find a substitute.
• If both players cannot attend, contact us as early as possible (do not send replacements).
• All players must check in at the registration table upon arrival.
• Weather cancellations will be posted the day of on and AlbanyVolleyball.com.

Come out, compete, and support youth volleyball in our community! 💙

Sign up here:https://www.elevateoc.org/event-details/albanyvolleyball-com-summer-ladder-league-2026

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We need 1 more team at the lower level to fill our scholarship fundariser this Sunday at Sage College. Please register at

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