(Note: Reserved parking for media production vehicles is on the east side of 1st Ave., between Main and Jackson St. Additional parking is available in the City Hall parking lot, along 2nd Ave;. and in the Municipal Ramp on 2nd Ave.)
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What: |
The dedication of the Jack-o’-lanterns Forever Stamps. This event is free and open to the public. The ceremony will be highlighted by the public reveal of the stamp images. |
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Who: |
Joe Corbett, CFO and Executive Vice President, U.S. Postal Service |
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When: |
Thursday, September 29, 2016, 11 a.m. (The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes) |
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Where: |
Anoka City Hall Plaza |
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Background: |
In the spirit of Halloween, the U.S. Postal Service issues these delightfully eerie stamps featuring photographs of four different jack-o’-lanterns. These creatively carved pumpkins have been symbols of Halloween in the United States since the late 19th century, not long after celebrations of the holiday began here. These stamps are the first Halloween-themed stamps to be issued by the U.S. Postal Service. The jack-o’-lanterns were carved by Paul Montanari and photographed by Sally Andersen-Bruce. The stamps were designed by art director Derry Noyes. The dedication event will include notable speakers, music, involvement from local schools, an autograph session, a display of city and Postal Service vehicles, plus a selfie station for those who would like to take selfies and tweet/post them to social media with #Halloweenstamps. Stamp collectors and all in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase the Jack-o’-lanterns Forever® Stamps and First-Day-of-Issue collectible envelopes – postmarked on the spot. The dedication will kick off a series of stamp-related events in Anoka on Sept. 29. For more information, go to: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/ How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue PostmarkCustomers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store® website at http:⁄⁄www.usps.com⁄shop, or by calling 800-782-6724. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to: Jack-o’-lanterns Stamps After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service™ will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by November 29, 2016. How to Order First-Day CoversThe Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at http:⁄⁄www.usps.com⁄shop, or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to: U.S. Postal Service |
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