Springs Celebrates 100 Years of Mail, Saturday

The much anticipated day has arrived: join Springs residents as the celebrate the centennial of the Boyes Hot Springs, with a series of events starting this morning.

Hear more about the history of the post office and event by watching the video, at right.

The celebration kicks off with an open house of historical photos, entertainment (including speeches from Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and Supervisor Valerie Brown) and a commemorative postmark and envelope, designed by tireless organizer Michael Acker.

The event recognizes the importance of the post office in an area where many residences have no mail delivery.

“The immigrant population relies on the post office for communication with their families back home. The postal workers are known and loved by everybody,” said Acker.

The event also celebrates the history of the area and gives a look into possibilities for the future. The U.S. Postal Service is contributing to the open house by sprucing up the lobby with fresh paint. Many local individuals and businesses have become sponsors of the event.

Schedule of Events

10 a.m.  The Hot Flashes sing songs about the post office

10:30 a.m. Remarks from a postal representative

10:50 a.m. Remarks by supervisor Valerie Brown

11 a.m. Remarks by Congresswoman Woolsey