Everyone knows that getting regular exercise is important. It’s doing it that’s the hard part. Companionship can make getting motivated easier. For those who would like a little company while raising their heart rates, there’s the free walking group that meets Thursdays, 9–10 a.m., at the Lakeport Library in Lakeport. This month’s gatherings are on February 2, 9, 16, and 23. For more information, go to tinyurl.com/2s3c733r.