February 14th is the day that Oregon became the 33rd state in the US. It was in 1859 specifically. To mark this event the Villages at Mt. Hood is offering a pictorial postal cancellation for the 42 cent commemorative stamp, designed by local historian Gary Randall.

The cancellation will be offered at the Hoodland Fire Station in Welches from 10:00 am through noon. The postmasters from the Welches, Brightwood and Rhododendron post offices will be available to hand cancel envelopes. This event is also a fund raiser for The Villages of Mt. Hood.