PAST EVENTS:

SHINE SOCIAL

SCRAPPY ELEPHANT

A colorful retail store with art and craft supplies, decorated with rainbow and rainbow-themed decorations, including banners, garlands, and wall art.

March 22nd, 2026
11:30AM-1PM

What to Expect: Join us to explore your creative side at a FREE session at Scrappy Elephant! Lunch and refreshments will be served!

Where: 1745 Allied St. Suite C, Charlottesville, VA

Time: 11:30AM-1PM

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This event is sponsored by Side by Side of Richmond, VA

SHINE SOCIAL

BINGO NIGHT

Colorful bingo cards with numbered circles and ticket details on a blue background.

March 10th, 2026
6PM-7:30PM

What to Expect: A FREE fun night of bingo, prizes, and dinner!

Where: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library | 201 E Market Street, Charlottesville, VA

Time: 6PM-7:30PM

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This event is sponsored by Side by Side of Richmond, VA

PUMPKIN PAINTING

Colorfully decorated pumpkins with various patterns, arranged on a dark surface, surrounded by multicolored confetti.

What to Expect: FUN! Paint your own pumpkin with guided support. Enjoy free food provided by FIREFLY, and FREE COINS to play pinball, claw machines, and other retro games. We will have giveaways and a raffle for a gift basket. Come join us!

This is a free event and open to LGBTQ+ youth of high school age. Whether you’re already connected to Shine or coming for the first time, this is a great chance to hang out, have fun, and meet others.

Questions? Email admin@shinecville.com

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ROCK PAINting

Colorful painted rocks with inspirational messages and drawings, including hearts, flowers, a dove, a paper airplane, and rainbows.
A hand holding a painted rock with a rainbow and the word 'SHINE' written on it, outdoors in a park with trees and sunlight.

What to Expect: Paint your own rock paperweight with guided support. Enjoy free food provided by FIREFLY, and FREE COINS to play pinball, claw machines, and other retro games. We will have giveaways and a raffle for a gift basket. Come join us!

This is a free event and open to LGBTQ+ youth of high school age. Whether you’re already connected to Shine or coming for the first time, this is a great chance to hang out, have fun, and meet others.

Questions? Email admin@shinecville.com

Follow us on Instagram: @shine.cville

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Exterior of Firefly restaurant and game room with outdoor patio, red railing, and white drapes. Sign indicates the restaurant is open.

2025-2026

school year kick-off

A woman standing indoors, smiling, holding a large gift basket wrapped in cellophane with a gold bow. She is wearing a black hoodie, beige pants, and black slides. There is a historical knight armor statue beside her, and potted plants are around. A bulletin board with photos and a sign that reads 'Story Hour' is on the brick wall in the background.

Join Shine Cville for our kickoff to the 2025-2026 school year! This event is designed for LGBTQ+ high school-aged youth in the Charlottesville area. We’re gathering at Firefly — a fun, youth-friendly space with arcade games, food, and room to connect.

What to Expect:

  • Free food provided by Firefly

  • Games like pinball, arcade classics, and skee-ball

  • Giveaways featuring Shine gear, school supplies, and more

  • A raffle with fun prizes for attendees

  • A space to make your own bracelets with guided support — come create something to take home or share

This is a free event and open to LGBTQ+ youth of high school age. Whether you’re already connected to Shine or coming for the first time, this is a great chance to hang out, have fun, and meet others.

Questions? Email admin@shinecville.com

Follow us on Instagram: @shine.cville

Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/shinecville