The North Central Public Health District will kick off its community walking groups program this Saturday morning at Lewis and Clark Festival Park in The Dalles. The district’s Dillon Melady says Step It Up! The Dalles is intended to encourage physical activity through social support. Community-based walking groups will meet weekly and walk together in an effort to promote healthy habits. Saturday’s event will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at Lewis and Clark Festival Park with groups walking different routes around The Dalles. For more information on the Step It Up! The Dalles program, call North Central Public Health District at 541-506-2600.