Families invited to free Holiday Happening
Families are invited to have their children s photo taken for holiday cards on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Cape Coral Central Post Office, 1030 SE 9th Ave. The annual Holiday Happening will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Holiday Happening will feature a photo opportunity for children with Santa. All that is required is an adult email address. The digital photo will be provided by email. Children can write their letter to Santa at the Santa writing station and deposit it in the special Santa mailbox. They can also make snowflake ornaments.
Adults will be able to learn how to utilize Click-N-Ship, which can save up to 15% on postage for packages mailed from home. Information will be available on If it fits it ships Priority Mail packaging and other USPS ways of shipping mail and packages to their destination in the least expensive way.
For more information about purchasing stamps, stamps by mail, postal regulations, a free subscription to USA Philatelic magazine, Post Office events, the location of the nearest postal store or contract unit, or for answers to your specific Postal Service questions, contact USPS at 1-800-275-8777, or visit www.usps.com. To schedule a presentation on how to get the best postage rates for your holiday shipping call 239-573-9638.
Mr. Zip s Tip: More than a half billion packages and envelopes USPS distributes annually are nearly 100% recyclable.
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