Autism Arts & Athletics Foundation

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The Autism Arts & Athletics Foundation empowers children with developmental disabilities through inclusive sports and arts programs, fostering community, creativity, and confidence in a supportive environment for families.

<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1756495931/wysiwyg/ph9e6tdm1apdritxgkjn.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> RAFFLE TIME! We&#39;ll dink to that!&nbsp;We thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities.&nbsp;Revenue from the raffle will also support our efforts to present and provide unique experiences for children that are:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Inclusive of diverse needs</li><li fr-original-style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">A comfortable place for parents to feel welcomed and supported by other parents&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">A safe place if a child feels overwhelmed</li></ul>Secure your raffle tickets early!&nbsp;Easily purchase your raffle tickets right here, online, before the event.&nbsp;Your raffle tickets will be given to you upon check-in, and raffle winners will be announced at the comedy show. If you&#39;re not attending the comedy show, we&#39;ll notify you via email if you&#39;re a winner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RAFFLE - Laugh Your Pickleball Off 2025

Laugh Your Pickleball Off&trade;A fundraising event in support of the Autism Arts &amp; Athletics Foundation&nbsp; DINKS MEET LAUGHS!Laugh Your Pickleball Off&trade; is a super fun round-robin pickleball experience open to players of all skill levels. The event offers community vibes and is hosted by celebrity comedians and expert pickleball players. Participants have a good amount of guaranteed game play too! No need to bring a partner. Then, later in the evening, the comedians present a world-class stand-up comedy show for players and their guests. Tickets to the comedy show are also available to the general public.&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);" style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); box-sizing: inherit;">This year, we have a new addition to the Laugh Your Pickleball Off experience:&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);" style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);" style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); box-sizing: inherit;">Play with a Pro!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">We&#39;re super grateful to announce that National Champion and #1 female on APP Tour, Jilly B (Jill Braverman) joins us for a one-of-a-kind Masterclass with 1.25 hours of instruction and 45 minutes of coached match-play when you can play with or against Jill! &nbsp;Space is highly limited -- do not delay in registering as these clinics will fill quickly! Jill is also a 2023 Major League Pickleball Champion, captain and MVP. &nbsp;She is the former CEO of DUPR and Chief of Staff at MLP. &nbsp; Don&#39;t pass up the opportunity to play and receive coaching from a pro! This is going to be a lot of fun. &nbsp;BIG thank you to Jilly B for donating to our foundation. <br style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Cabin; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Cabin; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> EVENT SCHEDULE:<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Location for all pickleball event activities:&nbsp;Doubletree by Hilton: Pickleball Complex Rohnert Park, CA &nbsp; <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Thursday, September 25Play with a Pro - Masterclass with Pro Jill Braverman<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Session 18:45 -10:45AMAdvanced Beginners Session 211:45 - 1:45PMAdvanced Players greater than 3.5 rating&nbsp;&nbsp;September 26 - Laugh Your Pickleball Off Main Event&nbsp;Pickleball Round-Robin -- 10:00AM - 1:00PMLater in the evening ⎪Comedy show ⎪Balletto Vineyards --&nbsp;7:00PM FEES:&nbsp;Laugh Your Pickleball Off!&nbsp;Includes: Pickleball Round-robin + Comedy Show with reserved seating:&nbsp;$75 Play with a Pro Masterclass with Pro Jill Braverman$150 per player Comedy show only, general admission - $42Comedy show only, reserved seating&nbsp; - $52 If you are attending the comedy show only, you are also welcome to come watch the pickleball portion during the day!&nbsp; You can always find all the details at: <a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser.html" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser</a> Thank you!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:"YAFdJjTk5UU 0", _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;' style='color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:"YAFdJjTk5UU 0", _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;'>

Laugh Your Pickleball Off™ 2025

So you don't miss out; please read on!  COMEDY SHOW: <ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Show is indoors in the Reserve Room at Balletto Vineyards</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Complimentary parking on-site</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Doors open at 6:00pm</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Showtime 7:00pm</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Cabaret style and all seats are general admission open seating</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">There are no bad seats in the house</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Wine by the bottle available for purchase + non-alcoholic beverages</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Please no outside alcohol</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Sealed water bottles or sealed non-alcoholic beverages are ok to bring in</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Picnics are ok to bring in</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">No pets, service dogs ok</li></ul>Sonoma Savory Snack Boxes will be available for purchase. This hearty charcuterie box pairs perfectly with Balletto Vineyards wine! Snack boxes are $30, serve two people and include these delicious items: <ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Soppressata & Red Wine Salumi by San Giacomo Salumi</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Sharp cheddar & Mezzo Secco by Vella Cheese Co. </li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Rustic crackers</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Vacaville dried fruit</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Marinated olives </li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica">Assorted nuts & honey</li></ul>If you'd like to pre-order your savory snack box, <a href="https://www.ballettovineyards.com/shop/?view=product&slug=Comedy_Night_Charcuterie_Snack_Box" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>$10 from each box will be generously donated to our foundation. Big thank you to Balletto Vineyards!  DON'T DELAY, PURCHASE TODAY!  We've got uber cool raffle prizes ready for you, including restaurant certificates, VIP wine packages and Selkirk items like the LUXX Paddle for ultimate control and the latest Selkirk backpacks! Easily purchase your raffle tickets right here, online, before the event. Your raffle tickets will be given to you upon check in, and raffle winners will be announced at the event. BUY RAFFLE TICKETS: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/1ac31936-3d11-49d0-bc80-8c98adaa1edc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> <div style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit">We can all work together to support and uplift children in the autism community; your support can help fan the flame of possibility. We are truly appreciative of your belief in our work. We hope to see you at the show as well as on the courts!  Thank you for caring.  </div> You can always find all the details here: <a href="https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser.html" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser</a><p style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:&quot;YAFdJjTk5UU 0&quot;, _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">

Laugh Your Pickleball Off!™️ - COMEDY WAITLIST

Laugh Your Pickleball Off™A fundraising event in support of the Autism Arts & Athletics Foundation TOURNAMENT 12:00 - 3:00pmAirport Health Club Santa Rosa, CA   Later in the evening ⎪Comedy show ⎪Balletto Vineyards ⎪7:00PM Dinks Meets Laughs! Laugh Your Pickleball Off! is a round-robin pickleball tournament open to players of all skill levels, hosted by comedians and expert pickleball players. Participants can also anticipate lighthearted jesting on the courts as well as exhibition matches involving the comedians. The one-of-a-kind pickleball experience offers a fun way to engage with the social and competitive sides of the sport. After the tournament, the comedians present a world-class comedy show at Balletto Vineyards.  <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Queens of the Court! <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Emmy-winning Comedian Trish Suhr and TV sitcom writer and Headliner Comedian Erin Foley<span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit"> Kentucky native <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-weight: 700;" style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">Trish Suhr<span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit"> is an Emmy winner, lifestyle expert and nationally touring stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. She uses her southern sensibilities to navigate her life on the road. She is the former host of Daily Draw on the Game Show Network and a spokesperson for Bed Bath and Beyond. Best known as “The Yard Sale Diva,” Trish appeared in over 200 episodes of the Emmy winning makeover show Clean House where she helped families across America clean, declutter and get organized. Trish has delivered her comedic take on living your best life on numerous television shows including Good Morning America, Good Day LA, Hallmark’s Home & Family, as well as commentary on Fox, E!, CMT and the Game Show Network.  Trish is a former collegiate tennis player!   <div style="overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px 0px 10px;padding:0px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:25px !important;font-family:Cabin !important;font-size:18px !important;color:rgb(42, 42, 42) !important;box-sizing:inherit">Erin Foley is a Los Angeles-based comedy writer and seasoned stand-up comic. She has appeared on Conan O'Brien, @Midnight, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately, Arsenio Hall, and Last Call With Carson Daly. Erin has her own Comedy Central Presents. She wrote on two seasons of That 90’s Show on Netflix and season four of the critically acclaimed sitcom One Day At A Time. She’s done punch-up on several TV shows as well. She also wrote for NPR’s Live From Here, and was a consulting producer on Ellen DeGeneres’s unscripted comedy show Little Funny. Her humor writing has been published in The New Yorker’s “Daily Shouts”. Erin’s popular podcast <a href="https://sportswithoutballs.com/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Sports Without Balls</a> highlights female athletes and coaches, providing a much-needed platform for women in sports. Erin is a true and through pickler! </div>AFTER THE PICKLEBALL TOURNEY, JOIN US FOR COMEDY! The comedians will take the stage at the beautiful Balletto Vineyards in Santa Rosa.  COMEDY SHOW DETAILS : <ul><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Doors 6:00pm</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Show is indoors in the Reserve Room at Balletto Vineyards</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Cabaret style and all seats are general admission open seating. There are no bad seats in the house. </li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Picnics are ok to bring in</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Additional food options will be announced soon!</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Wine by the bottle available for purchase, as well as some non-alcoholic beverages</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Please no outside alcoholic beverages </li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">Show is open to an audience 21+</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;box-sizing:inherit">No pets, service dogs ok</li></ul><div style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">We can all work together to support and uplift children in the autism community; your support can help fan the flame of possibility. We are truly appreciative of your belief in our work. We hope to see you at the show as well as on the courts!  Thank you for caring.  </div> You can always find all the details at, OR if you'd like to buy a ticket to play in the tournament as well: <a href="https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser.html" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser</a><p style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:&quot;YAFdJjTk5UU 0&quot;, _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">

Laugh Your Pickleball Off!™️ - COMEDY SHOW TICKETS

Laugh Your Pickleball Off!™️

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1725207468/pogvvmiqonu6dglhvdn8.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> Laugh Your Pickleball Off! is coming up! We can't wait. The tourney portion of the experience is sold out.And there are a handful of comedy show tickets still available; tell a friend! RAFFLE TIME! We'll dink to that! We thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities. Revenue from the raffle will also support our efforts to present and provide unique experiences for children that are: <ul><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Inclusive of diverse needs</li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A comfortable place for parents to feel welcomed and supported by other parents </li><li style="padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:3px 0px 0px !important;padding-left:5px !important;list-style:outside disc !important;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A safe place if a child feels overwhelmed</li></ul>Secure your raffle tickets early! Easily purchase your raffle tickets right here, online, before the event. Your raffle tickets will be given to you upon check-in, and raffle winners will be announced at the event. <p style="color:rgb(14, 31, 59);font-family:&quot;YAFdJjTk5UU 0&quot;, _fb_, auto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"> Some of the awesome prizes include: <ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Dining certificates to some of Sonoma and Napa County's finest restaurants</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Selkirk equipment and product</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Wine and VIP tasting experiences</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Hockey tickets</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Comedy tickets</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Hotel stays</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;--cyV3ZQ:18.6667px;--gJPlXQ:1.5;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px">Art and more!</li></ul> Friday, September 27, 2024TOURNAMENT 12:00 - 3:00PM Airport Health Club:📍 432 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USAPrompt start time of 12:00pm COMEDY SHOW: 7:00pmBalletto Vineyards: 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa If you have questions, please email -  info@autismartsathletics.org or call/text Lisa Pidge at (415) 350-6433 Let's have some groovy pickleball fun!!! Much Love, Autism Arts & Athletics Foundation

RAFFLE - Laugh Your Pickleball Off!

Laugh Your Pickleball Off! Fundraiser - Lodging Sponsorship

Serve up pride and inclusion on the pickleball court 🏳️&zwj;🌈🏓 Join us for the PRIDE Pickleball Fundraiser supporting Autism Arts &amp; Athletics Foundation&rsquo;s inclusive sports and arts programs for children with developmental disabilities. Your registration helps create safe, welcoming spaces where kids can play, build friendships, and express themselves through movement and creativity. Come out, have fun, and stand with our athletes and artists in pride. We&#39;re proud to partner with Sonoma County Pride to present a joyful celebration of pickleball, laughter, and community while raising funds to support our 2027 programming.&nbsp;Players of all skill levels are welcome! This event was created to bring people together across communities. We proudly celebrate both LGBTQ+ Pride and neurodiversity, recognizing that inclusion, acceptance, and belonging matter for everyone. What To Expect<ul fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Pickleball Party!!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open Play &amp; Social Pickleball</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fun Round-Robin Matches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pickleball Challenges &amp; Games</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Music &amp; Good Vibes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Giveaways &amp; Prizes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Plenty of Laughs!</li></ul>More Than a Pickleball Event, Pride Pickleball isn&#39;t about rankings, ratings, or taking yourself too seriously. It&#39;s about:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meeting new people</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Building community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Supporting inclusion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sharing laughter</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creating memories</li></ul>We believe the best moments in pickleball happen when people feel welcome, supported, and connected. Date: Friday, August 21, 2026Time: 1:00 to 4:00pmLocation: Pickleball Courts at the Doubletree by HiltonCost:&nbsp;$35Skill Level: All Levels Welcome What to Wear<ul fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Court Shoes are Highly Recommended Running shoes increase your risk of injury&mdash;they&rsquo;re not designed for lateral movement. Court shoes provide better support and safety for side-to-side movement.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Athletic Clothing Wear clothes that allow for freedom of movement and can handle sweat.&nbsp;</li></ul>Some paddles provided or bring your own. Balls will be supplied.&nbsp; What to Bring<ul fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Water/Snacks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Outdoor chair (if you want to rest between games)</li></ul>Happy Hour for Players (21+)Join us at the DoubleTree Bar &amp; Restaurant from 4:00&ndash;6:00 PM for drinks, conversation, and post-play fun.The Doubletree has a nice happy hour with a comfortable place to lounge, and great pricing on drinks and bar bites.&nbsp; Register Today!Grab your paddle, bring your friends, and join us for joy, connection, and pickleball.

PRIDE PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER

Laugh Your Pickleball Off&trade;A fundraising event in support of the Autism Arts &amp; Athletics Foundation&nbsp; <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">2-DAY EVENT DINKS MEET LAUGHS!Laugh Your Pickleball Off&trade; is a super fun round-robin pickleball experience open to players of all skill levels. The event offers community vibes and is hosted by celebrity comedians and expert pickleball players. Participants have a good amount of guaranteed game play too! No need to bring a partner. Then, later in the evening, the comedians present a world-class stand-up comedy show for players and their guests. Tickets to the comedy show are also available to the general public.&nbsp; <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Play with a Pro! - Thursday, September 17<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Train alongside APP Tour #1 Jillian Braverman during this high-energy, three-hour clinic designed to sharpen your skills, build your confidence, and elevate your game. Do not delay in registering as these clinics will fill quickly! Jill is also a 2023 Major League Pickleball Champion, captain and MVP. &nbsp;She is the former CEO of DUPR and Chief of Staff at MLP. &nbsp; After Play with a Pro the fun continues with Exhibition Games!&nbsp;Ten lucky clinic participants will be randomly selected for the opportunity to play exhibition games with Jill.&nbsp;Exhibition Games 12:30 to 2:00 PM&nbsp;The exhibition games are free and open to the public! Come grab a beer or a glass of wine and cheer on the players, enjoy some incredible pickleball, and be part of the excitement. While admission is free to the Exhibition Games, we kindly invite attendees to make a small donation to support the Autism Arts &amp; Athletics Foundation, helping us create more opportunities for children on the autism spectrum through sports and the arts. Donation suggestion $5 to $25, or we&rsquo;ll leave it up to you! &nbsp;Learn. Watch. Give Back.&nbsp;<br style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Cabin; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Cabin; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Laugh Your Pickleball Off Main Event &nbsp;- Friday, September 18Pickleball Round-Robin -- 10:00AM - 1:00PM<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;">Doubletree by Hilton: Pickleball Complex Rohnert Park, CA &nbsp;Later in the evening&nbsp;⎪Comedy show ⎪Balletto Vineyards -- 7:00PM<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;" id="isPasted" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);line-height:1.5;"> FEES:&nbsp;Laugh Your Pickleball Off!&nbsp;Includes: Pickleball Round-robin + Comedy Show with reserved seating:&nbsp;$100 Play with a Pro Masterclass with Pro Jill Braverman$299 per player Comedy show only, general admission - $45Comedy show only, reserved seating&nbsp; - $55 If you are attending the comedy show only, you are also welcome to come watch the pickleball portion during the day!&nbsp; You can always find all the details at: <a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser.html" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">https://www.autismartsathletics.org/fundraiser</a> Thank you!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:"YAFdJjTk5UU 0", _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;' style='color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:"YAFdJjTk5UU 0", _fb_, auto;--font-size:20px;--line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;line-height:28px;width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;'>

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