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Rescue Squad and Shore Drive News

Blood Drive May 15th, 2pm-6pm

4/13/2020

 
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Blood Donors Needed, YOU ARE ESSENTIAL

Friday May 15th, 2pm-6pm
As organizations limit all “non-essential activity”
 our blood drive is an essential activity, as outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is an imperative part of community health and public preparedness plans to maintain blood collection during this challenging time to ensure patient survival. 
Schedule your donation online today.
Schedule Blood Donation

Birthday Visits by OPVRS

4/5/2020

 
If your birthday is coming soon,
We don’t want you feeling blue,
You don’t have to celebrate with just one balloon,
Let us do something special for you!

If your child has a birthday between now and June 10th and their birthday plans have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, please message us and let us know! If you live in our Shore Drive response area, spanning from First Court Rd to Cox High School in Virginia Beach, we would love to do an ambulance drive by to wish them a happy birthday.


Contact us to get started! birthday@opvrs.com
Name:
​Address:
Phone: 
Visit Date Request:
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Squad Stories at Ocean Park

3/9/2020

 
You can make a difference in someone's life. You can volunteer with Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. From working on the ambulance to working behind the scenes fundraising, managing equipment, and building repairs. Regardless of age or experience, there is a need for volunteers.
Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others and your community.
Get Involved
​Thank you to Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation and Join Volunteer Rescue Squads of Virginia Beach for helping create this video.

New Traffic Signal and Emergency Signal

3/2/2020

 

​Shore Dr and Stratford Rd

Don't Block The Box:
Shore Drive has a new traffic signal at East and West Stratford Road and an extra emergency signal for Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad over the eastbound lanes. This new traffic signal will help pedestrians cross Shore Drive safely.
Be aware that the proximity of the stoplight may cause traffic to back up in front of the ambulance garages. Please don't block the box in front of the station.
This will ensure your car is not blocking any of the emergency vehicles leaving the station. Since the stripes were painted and the signs put in place, the police have been actively enforcing "Don't Block The Box". 
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LOVE is coming to Shore Drive!

2/20/2020

 

Call for artists for Shore Drive LOVE art work.

Virginia Beach, VA:
LOVE is coming to Shore Drive! As part of the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers slogan the 
Virginia Tourism Corp offered a grant incentive for the Love Art Signs.  Our beautiful Shore Drive was selected to receive a grant! Now we enter the design phase of the project.
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The Bayfront Advisory Commission in partnership with Ocean Park Civic League is seeking a qualified artist or artist-led team to provide a unique and site-specific LOVE sign at the foot of Pleasure House Point Park on Shore Drive.

The LOVE sign goal is to welcome and reflect the spirit of the Shore Drive community. After a shortlist is decided, the community will publicly vote on the final selection of the sign. The sign will be completed by the selected artist during the months of March and April 2020.

About the location for the LOVE sign
The LOVE sign location is at the foot of Pleasure House Point Park on Shore Drive. It is within the Ocean Park neighborhood and across from Baylake Pines Neighborhood. Shore Drive is a unique area that has a strong history as a part of the city of Virginia Beach.
A book on the history of Ocean Park is available.


Email Contact:  shoredriveloveart@gmail.com
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Phone Contact: 757-513-5954
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Celebrating the life of David Bain

2/11/2020

 
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Bain.  David was an honorary member and fond supporter of Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. We met David while eating breakfast at Sunrise Cafe each morning. At some point, every member had met him, sat with him, and shared jokes with him. He expressed an interest in what we did and who we were. He started riding along with our team and learning what we do first hand. David was even voted in as an honorary member by the squad's membership.
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One day, during a ride-along, David looked around the station and mater-of-factly stated that we needed new paint and furniture in our day room. With his gift, we were repainting and hauling in new furniture. In 2016 we abruptly lost two ambulances due to mechanical issues. David recognized the urgent need to provide life-saving care to the community. He and Robert Bain stepped up and purchased two ambulances for our station. We continued to meet him for breakfast every morning while driving our new ambulances. David will be missed greatly by our squad and the city.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at H.D. Oliver Funeral Home, Laskin Road Chapel. 

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 11:00 AM at H. D. Oliver Funeral Home, Laskin Road Chapel.  Burial will follow in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. 

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Bluegrass Jam Session Feb 21st, 7pm.

2/3/2020

 

Hosted by Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association

Feb 21st 2020, 7pm. 
This event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to join in! Come play your instrument, or just enjoy the tunes. 
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Blood Drive Jan 17th 2019 2pm

1/13/2020

 
Make your first act of 2020 a life saving one. Make your appointment to donate blood now: ​http://bit.ly/opvrsRedCross

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Appointments are preferred and will have a guaranteed time slot, but walk-ins are ALWAYS welcome.

Give Blood and be Entered to Win
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Schedule your next blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation appointment today. 
​Don’t miss your chance to win a trip to the most thrilling football game of the year!

We’ve teamed up with the NFL to offer one lucky winner two tickets to Super Bowl LIV, entry to the official NFL Tailgate, tickets to Super Bowl Experience at the Miami Beach Convention Center, round-trip airfare to Miami, three-night hotel accommodations at The Alexander® - All Suite Oceanfront Resort (Jan. 31 to Feb. 3), plus a $500 gift card for expenses.*  
Just come to give January 17th, 2020, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win. Your donation can score a touchdown for patients this winter. Will you join our team?
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