Media Advisory: New Contract Postal Unit to open in Manassas

WHAT:
Grand Opening Ceremony

WHERE:
Woodbine Ace Hardware Contract Postal Unit (CPU)
13418 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, Va. 20112

WHEN:
Friday, October 20, 2006
11 a.m.

WHO:
Thomas and Brenda Pitkin
Owners, Woodbine Ace Hardware Contract Postal Unit

Daniel Grant
Postmaster, Manassas, Va.

DETAILS:
An official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony will take place at the time and location above to mark the opening of the new Contract Postal Unit (CPU). The CPU will provide mailing and shipping needs for customers who can be served as they shop for hardware. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

The new CPU will be open to provide postal services to customers during the following hours:
Monday–Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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