ESCANABA — The local Shoe Sensation store plans to recognize Escanaba and Delta County for their community spirit as it celebrates its anniversary in the Delta Plaza at 301 North Lincoln Road.

“We love being part of this community,” said Marge Derkos, local store leader. “Serving our neighbors through local charitable partnerships has been a major focus for us since we opened. It seems natural to open our doors with some fun and activities to say ‘thank you’ for weaving us into the fabric of Escanaba.”

Shoe Sensation has been actively involved in supporting Socks for Troops, Foster Grandparents, local Girl Scouts, the Delta Animal Shelter, and Delta County Schools’ Financial Reality Fairs.

Local charitable involvement is part of the national Shoe Sensation mantra, according to Derkos.

“We plant our stores in smaller cities and towns where we can offer large-scale name-brand selection with small-town customer service,” said CEO Dave Schoengart. “We partner with local charities and participate actively in local events because we think it’s important to help make communities like Escanaba the best they can be.”

The celebration kicked off at Delta Plaza Mall with a special event in partnership with the Delta County Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning, and include a duck pond and temporary tattoos for kids that will be available all weekend.

Shoe Sensation carries products for toddlers to adults, work boots to athletic shoes and dress shoes to flip flops in brand names like Hey Dude, Charly, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, Fila, Puma, Skechers, Birkenstocks and many more favorites