View article at Pilotonline.com:
The City Council will hear more about the lease of the 5-acre site on Tuesday. A public hearing will be scheduled soon, said Vice Mayor Jim Wood.
Cassidy was arrested on Monday and charged with five counts of robbery
Cassidy was arrested the same day police responded to a robbery at Albano Cleaners at Thoroughgood Road and Pleasure House Road, but police haven’t said whether Cassidy might be linked to that robbery at this time.
Agenda for JAN 9 OPCL General Membership Meeting at OPVRS. Chili Cook-off too!
View & download 1 page Agenda.
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad update & vision from Jay Kerr.
Recognition of new OPCL Officers by President Ryan Cochran.
OPCL Scholarship – Overview / Update – Betty Demers.
Crime Report from Jeff Wroblewski.
Sand replenishment update.
and more!
CHILI COOK-OFF INFO
Come out and warm up with your neighbors!
Adult beverages, cornbread, small bowls & spoons, power strips & extension cords provided.
Please bring your CHILI in a crockpot.
BABYSITTING IS NOW AVAILABLE
Please RSVP to communication@opcl.org or DM Jennifer in Facebook if you plan on BABYSITTING services.
We have experienced teen babysitters on-call, ready to play & color in an adjoining room.
OPVRS INFO
OPVRS is beloved Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and is located 3769 East Stratford Road. Google Maps directions.
PLEASE ENTER FROM DOOR OPPOSITE SHORE DRIVE.
Parking is limited so please walk or car pool if possible.
10th graders apply now to join new classes at Brock Environmental Center that will start SEPT 2020!
VBCPS is now accepting applications from current 10th grade students interested in attending the Environmental Studies Program, a new innovative program opening at the Brock Environmental Center in September 2020. Students have until Jan. 31.
10th graders, start here to begin application process:
Application Process
Before entering grade 11, students will apply for admission to the program in the fall of their sophomore year. An essay formulated around the topics of Sustainable Economics and Business Innovation, Social Sustainability and Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Stewardship will be included in the application and will be used to identify candidates who show a passion for and interest in the fields of study. . . .
OCEAN PARK BEACH NOURISHMENT update & documents
The official notice from Army Corp of Engineers including drawings, project review certification, official species list and more.
The ACOE is “still reviewing the permit application submitted by the City of Virginia Beach”. There is no current timeline when this project might get approved.
OPVRS signals up!
Syncing of lights & crosswalks installed about Dec 21.
Thanks to everyone who helped add this pedestrian love!
OPVRS intersection getting more love Saturday. Expect delays on Shore Drive.
The contractor will be installing mast arms at the intersection. There will be single lane closures on east and west bound Shore Drive. Police will stop traffic for approximately 10-15 minutes in each direction while the mast arms are lifted and installed.
The project is likely to produce traffic delays, congestion, and some construction noise.
“We would really like to see the city step up and take care of this area and implement Phase 4 and implement Phase 3 now,” said Ocean Park Civic League President Andrew Broyles.”
“nothing really safe there for pedestrians”
And:
“Shore Drive is the 3rd most traveled road in Virginia Beach”
Did you know it’ll be ~20 years between completing only 2 Phases of bringing Shore Drive up to the standards of the rest of the city.
Let’s step up and take care of this area now.
Civic League in search of volunteers!
The Ocean Park Civic League (OPCL) Board of Directors (BOD) is looking for volunteer candidates for the office of Vice President and Secretary.
The Commitment:
These elected positions are for a 2-year period, and will commence January of 2020. Board members meet twice monthly at a BOD meeting and a subsequent General Membership meeting.
Your Duties:
The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in his absence, and upon the request of the President, shall preside over meetings, monitor committee activities, represent the League in City affairs, and perform the duties of the President as needed. The Vice President shall serve as the President should that term not be completed.
The Secretary records the official minutes of all meetings of the OPCL, submits and maintains a copy of the minutes for League consumption. Working knowledge of Power Point is a plus!
- Elections are to be held in November, at the General Membership meeting.
- If interested, please contact me here via private message, or email at: pschubert757@gmail.com
- The League also has several appointed Committees that are always looking for a hand or fresh leadership. Currently being sought are leadership for Membership and the Government Affairs committees.
About the League:
The Ocean Park Civic League was chartered in 1946, and is a non-profit organization.
The purpose of the OPCL is to be operated exclusively for the beneficial interests of the residents and property owners of Ocean Park.
The OPCL shall bring together both residents and property owners, at frequent intervals, to promote good fellowship, to further the interests of the community with respect to beautification, recreation, sanitation, safety, and the protection of property values.
The League shall also strive to inform residents of issues of neighborhood importance, to provide a forum for discussion of concerns, and to promote participation in public affairs by encouraging members to register and vote in all local, state and federal elections.
You can make a difference in a child’s life while having a great experience yourself.
Learn about this program tonight at OPCL MTG @ BROCK too!
Virginia Beach Reads is our city’s effort to energize the entire community around the critical issue of ensuring all children are reading on or above grade level by third grade. A child not reading at grade level by the end of the first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by the end of the fourth grade.
First Grade Reads pairs striving first grade readers in local elementary schools with caring community volunteer tutors/mentors to assist children in becoming confident, successful readers. Tutors receive training in effective instructional techniques, and each month the children are given one free take home book. In this area, Bayside Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary schools participate.
Interested in volunteering?
You can make a difference in a child’s life while having a great experience yourself.
Contact Kelsey Harkins
Volunteer Resource Manager
Virginia Beach GrowSmart
P 757-385-6495
E kharkins@vbgov.com
W www.vbgrowsmart.com
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