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What: |
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of a new Village Post Office (VPO) at CovenTree Olde World Market in Santa Maria. |
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Who: |
Donald Swartz, Postmaster, Santa Maria Post Office |
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When: |
Thursday, October 29, 2015 |
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Where: |
CovenTree Olde World Market |
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Background: |
CovenTree Olde World Market VPO provides a range of popular Postal Service products and services, including First-Class Mail Forever stamps, prepaid Priority Mail Flat Rate products, free Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes and package drop-off. CovenTree Olde World Market is located in LaBrea Plaza and is owned by Elizabeth Acosta. “I am excited about partnering with the U.S. Postal Service” Acosta said. “I think it will be great for the area.” CovenTree is a book and gift store and the place to shop for those with an affinity for the mythological and the metaphysical. CovenTree Olde World Market also offers different spiritual and cultural classes. Hours of operation are from Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. In 2011, the Postal Service introduced the VPO model as a way to increase access to Postal Service products and services. VPOs are operated by local businesses contracting with the Postal Service to offer Postal Service customers time-saving convenience, and in most cases, longer retail hours than regular Post Offices. |
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