Events


Amplify--Teen Music Program
Jun
3
to Aug 9

Amplify--Teen Music Program

Now Registering for Cohort #2- Register now

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 5:00-7:00

Music Is Forever’s/IRON Lives “Amplify” is a program in Lynchburg, VA, dedicated to empowering local youth through music education. Our goal is to teach audio production skills, promote healthy life skills, and offer support to our participants.

Under the supervision and support of IRON Lives, Music Is Forever’s “Amplify” aims to provide a nurturing environment where local youth can explore their musical talents, build connections, and pursue their dreams. We invite you to join us on this journey of self-expression, as we empower the youth of Lynchburg and embrace the timeless power of music.

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Spark Summer Entrepreneur Camp
Jun
3
to Aug 2

Spark Summer Entrepreneur Camp

Attention Rising Juniors-Graduating Seniors: Learn how to start your business, get funding to put it into action, and launch by the end of summer.

Register today

IRON Lives and Spark Innovation Center are partnering again this summer to provide a free summer camp for local teens.

The Spark Entrepreneur Camp will serve up to ten rising juniors and seniors, as well as graduating seniors, in developing their own businesses this summer, with the goal of launching their businesses in early August! Teens will receive instruction in business planning, strengths assessments, personal and leadership development, pricing, and marketing. Each student will benefit from:

  • An eight-week entrepreneur camp and $500 in startup funding!

  • One-on-one mentorship – each teen will be partnered with an entrepreneurial mentor! 

  • A one-year complimentary membership to Spark Innovation Center for ongoing career exploration in the creative lab, as well as continued mentorship opportunities.


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May
5

IRON 5K

Celebrate the 12th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk, presented by IRON Lives. This traditional road course is on the streets through the town of Amherst, Virginia. This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School.

This event will benefit IRON Lives youth programming throughout Central Virginia and is in collaboration with the Show Up Amherst initiative. Show Up for your community, your family, and yourself as you participate in the IRON 5k Run/Walk on Sunday May 5th, 2024.

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IRON Lives Fundraiser at The Lynchburg Hillcats
Jun
13

IRON Lives Fundraiser at The Lynchburg Hillcats

Come support the IRON Lives Fundraiser at the Lynchburg Hillcats. June 13, 2023 at 6:30p.

Join us for $2 Tuesdays as the Lynchburg Hillcats play Charleston Riverdogs. A portion of ticket sales support IRON Lives. Please support this fundraiser and have a great night at the baseball field with your crew.

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Ready, Set, EMPOWER
Feb
25

Ready, Set, EMPOWER

CALLING YOUNG LADIES (Grades 6-12): IRON Lives is partnering with Ashwood Manor for a day of inspiration and hands-on activities to empower "The Right Now" entrepreneurs from Generation Z. We always tell young people they are the future, but they are the right now, too.

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Live2Lead
Feb
6
to Feb 10

Live2Lead

Start 2023 off with insight and encouragement by John C. Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Elmore and Eric Thomas on communication and capacity, how to appreciate the strengths of generational diversity at home and in the workplace, discover your Working Genius and how to be the best YOU can be:

Monday & Friday = John C. Maxwell

Tuesday = Patrick Lencioni

Wednesday = Tim Elmore

Friday = Eric Thomas

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Live2Lead Virtual lunch-n-learn
Jan
30

Live2Lead Virtual lunch-n-learn

Start 2023 off with insight and encouragement by John C. Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Elmore and Eric Thomas on communication and capacity, how to appreciate the strengths of generational diversity at home and in the workplace, discover your Working Genius and how to be the best YOU can be:

Monday & Friday = John C. Maxwell

Tuesday = Patrick Lencioni

Wednesday = Tim Elmore

Friday = Eric Thomas

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Live2Lead                        **on-demand rebroadcast
Dec
30
to Feb 28

Live2Lead **on-demand rebroadcast

Start 2023 off with insight and encouragement by John C. Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Elmore and Eric Thomas on communication and capacity, how to appreciate the strengths of generational diversity at home and in the workplace, discover your Working Genius and how to be the best YOU can be.

On demand access, 72-hour replay for $79. Proceeds to benefit IRON Lives programming.

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