COST PLUS WORLD MARKET CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH MEET AND GREET FEATURING CELEBRITY DANCER MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY AT BLOOMINGTON AND ROSEVILLE STORES

Fans can meet Maks and receive an autographed photo in exchange for bringing Amplatz Children's Hospital donation

WHAT: Cost Plus World Market is thrilled to announce an in-store appearance by celebrity dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy at its new stores in Bloomington and Roseville, Minn.

In celebration of the retailer's return to the Twin Cities market, the first 200 shoppers at each location will have the chance to meet Chmerkovskiy and receive an autographed photo in exchange for bringing a new, unwrapped toy, game or book, which Cost Plus will donate to the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. Guests will also be able to purchase donation items in-store. Customers can visit Amplatz's online wish lists to view lists of requested toys and supplies.

WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 15

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost Plus World Market - Bloomington
4250 West 78th St.
Bloomington, MN 55435

1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost Plus World Market - Roseville
2401 Fairview Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113