Programs and Resources
Farmville Pride's mission is all about creating spaces for LGBTQ+ community and allies, and our programs and resources reflect this.
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Our monthly gathering happens on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Three Roads Brewing in Farmville from 2:00-4:00p EST. Come as you are; family friendly.
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Beyond our monthly gathering, we have several programs that run throughout the year.
Transgender and Nonbinary Support Group
Our transgender and nonbinary persons support group is all about holding space for those with non-cisgender identities and allies to gather and discuss topics and issues that are relevant to them.
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If you are interested in this group, reach out to us on Facebook Messenger or farmvillepride@farmvillepride.com and we will provide you the specific details. We do not provide details on place and time to protect safety, anonymity, and privacy of those who attend.
Annual Pride Picnic
In June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month as we gather together for our annual picnic, one of our biggest events of the year!
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Bring your favorite dish to share, play some games, dance to some tune, and revel in queer joy.
Makers Workshop
We hold workshops with local artists, makers, and crafters to give our local LGBTQ+ community a space to freely be themselves, meet and make friends, and learn how to make something. Our workshops are geared to suit youth or adults interested in learning the skills involved with the particular workshop's topic, and we aim to have little to no cost barriers to participation.
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If you are a local artist or venue that would like to lead or host a workshop please reach out to us!
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Our Maker's Workshops run concurrently with our Shop Talk program whenever possible.
Shop Talk
The sister program to our Maker's Workshop. While your LGBTQ+ loved one or family member is participating in the workshop activity, we lead education and support discussions you can participate in to help you process and work through any challenges that may be affecting your relationship with your LGBTQ+ loved one.
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We can also help you learn how to best show love and support for them as they deal with the challenges that face them as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Stitch and Spill
This program is all about having a space to come, talk, and "stitch." Bring the projects you are working on, come with a skill to show others, or just come for some tea/coffee and community.
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The stitch and spill events are housed at Red Door 104 in Farmville every month (unless our other events fall on that day).
Education and Outreach
We understand that the best way to create spaces to support LGBTQ+ people is to educate the spaces that already exist and want to be more inclusive. If you or your organization would like to have a representative from Farmville Pride come talk or provide training and education, or are seeking insight on how to support and welcome the local LGBTQ+ community please reach out to us with your needs or questions.
A gender affirming Clothing Exchange program.
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Browse our selection of gently used donated items to find something that brings you your own gender euphoria moments.
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You can donate your dysphoric clothing, find something euphoric, or both! Any items you find that makes you feel more "yourself" are yours to take free of charge.
Friendsgiving Potluck
Our annual Friendsgiving Community Potluck happens at our November monthly gathering. Bring a dish to share, if you would like.
Little Free Diverse Library
In partnership with the Virginia Children's Book Festival, we house a Little Free Library found at Three Roads Brewing that is designed specifically to share diverse perspectives with the Farmville community.
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If you have books to share, please feel free to drop them in our telephone booth!
HallowQueen
Our annual HallowQueen in October celebrates LGBTQ+ history month and our community's long history with Halloween.
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Come dressed up and walk the runway on the red carpet!
Informational Materials
Here are some resources you can download that we hope you will find helpful:
More materials to come...