SHINE SOCIAL
BINGO NIGHT
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
Questions? Email admin@shinecville.com
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This event is sponsored by Side by Side of Richmond, VA
SHINE SOCIAL
SCRAPPY ELEPHANT
March 22nd, 2026
11:30AM-1PM
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
Questions? Email admin@shinecville.com
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This event is sponsored by Side by Side of Richmond, VA
PAST EVENTS:
PUMPKIN PAINTING
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
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
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/shinecville
2025-2026
school year kick-off
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