John Pereira – Marketing Intern
1. Watch Fireworks!
Is it even the 4th of July without any fireworks?! You can either buy and host your own fireworks show with your friends and family or go to a local fireworks show in the neighborhood. The good thing about going to a fireworks show is that it is usually free! Check out these shows happening near Lynchburg, Va:
July 3, 2018

“Before The Works” 4TH Of July Independence Day Festival and Fireworks at Liberty Lake in Bedford

Liberty Lake Park in Bedford, Virginia
Festivities start at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Wyndhurst Fireworks

The Summit Lake in Lynchburg, Virginia
Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.

July 4, 2018

Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game

Hillcats Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia
First pitch is at 6:05 p.m. Fireworks follow game. 

2. Go to a Parade!
There is nothing like watching a parade and seeing how festive and happy everyone is. With the music and the marching, everyone is having a great time! This is also a perfect time to pay your respects to the veterans who may be marching in the parade as well. Parades are free to go to and are a great way to start the 4th of July!
July 4, 2018

4th of July Parade

Concord Elemntary School
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

3. Have a Cornhole Tournament!
Cornhole is a very simple beanbag game. However, with the right people, it can get pretty … Read More

Jonathan Husker – Communications Coordinator
The only thing that holds us back from meeting our goals is our limits. Once you have set some S.M.A.R.T. goals, you must prepare yourself to push your limits as you pursue your goals. While some limits can be physical, many limits are mental. Mental limits require a special mindset that enables you to not only test your limits, but overcome them.
Here are five ways that you can push your limits and reach your goals.
1. Challenge yourself by taking on a bit more than you believe you can
The process starts with practicing pushing yourself a little harder than you have before. In the past, you may have stopped once you reached a certain point in the pursuit of a particular goal. This time, try to take one extra step, a step you may have never attempted before. Sooner or later, that extra step becomes the new normal. As you continue to push yourself step by step, you will be progressing towards your goal faster than ever before.
2. Visualize yourself reaching the next level
Often, the best motivation is simply imagining what it will be like once you reach that goal. Now, take some of that motivation of reaching the end goal, and apply it to the various steps of the process. If you imagine … Read More

Jonathan Husker – Communications Coordinator
The spring semester has come and gone, and the summer is just around the corner. For some, this means a much-needed break before another year of college. For others, especially those who are completing their college education this spring, the next chapter in the story of their future lies ahead.
Regardless of whether or not you have more years of college ahead of you, or if you are preparing for life after school, making the most of your summer is important. Here are four ways to make the most of your summer.
Rest: A year of college is never easy, and your body can certainly wear down after months of: wake up, go to class, study, repeat. It is important to give your body the rest it deserves after a long year of school. Proper rest, especially after a particularly tiring period of life is crucial. Experts say that sleep deprivation or lack of rest could lead to poor judgment, slower mental function, or even antisocial behavior. The downsides of lacking an adequate amount of rest is pretty bleak, so use some of that extra time in the summer to give yourself some much-needed rest.
Recharge: Just as your body needs to be rejuvenated over the summer, so too does your mind. One of the best examples of the importance of recharging uses the illustration of the mind as … Read More