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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 4, 2007

Contact: Barbara M. Wood
Office: 505-346-8041
Cell: 505-269-7608
Barbara.m.wood@usps.gov

usps.com/news

Knit One. Mail Too!

Join the US Postal Service Tuesday, December 4th in the Main Office Lobby

Albuquerque, NM — You’d be surprised who’s knitting these days.  Athletes, Rockstars, Celebrities. We won’t say any names, but a certain “gladiator” has been known to spar with a needle in hand!

Like knitting. TODAY’S MAIL has evolved. The Postal Service is here to help you manage the demands of the holidays. USPS.com is your 24/7 Post Office where you can print shipping labels, schedule a free package pickup, and create your own stamps from the comfort of your home, office, or local Internet cafe. Today’s holidays need TODAY’S MAIL. Join us in celebrating the surge in popularity of knitting among the young and hip and the new and hip U.S. Postal Service:

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1135 Broadway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87101

Tours of the Plant (Mail Processing) area will be provided to those interested. A Special Cancellation will be available, and of course the knitting Christmas Stamps will be featured. There will be light refreshments and door prizes too. Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun filled event.

Tell your friends.

Knit One. Mail Too!

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