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Former Chicago Bears, Blackhawk to Appear During Montgomery Sam's Club Opening Weekend
The store officially opens Thursday morning.
The Sam's Club at 1050 Ogden Ave. will open its doors on Thursday, marking its grand opening with special events and appearances from Chicago sports legends.
The store will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Thursday with local officials including Village President Matt Brolley and representatives from the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Miss Chicago, Marisa Buchheit, will be on-hand to sing the National Anthem.
Highlights include:
- Former Chicago Blackhawks coach and player Denis Savard, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday
- Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Anthony Adams, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
- Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dan Hampton, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday
- Marvel 3D Printing all weekend
- Free health screenings, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and 10 am. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Members are invited to experience Marvel 3D Printing throughout the weekend. The 3D experience allows members to transform themselves into personalized 3D characters. The attraction will let attendees get a 3D face scan and cast themselves as a Marvel superhero, available for purchase.
According to the company, the new Sam's Club has brought 180 new jobs to the community.
“We’ve assembled an excellent group of dedicated individuals,” said Carlson-Bryant. “Our associates are looking forward to giving back to the community and serving our members in this new club.”
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