THE GORGE — “Our mission is to build a resilient and inclusive food system that improves the health and well-being of our community,” reads the mission statement of Gorge Gleaning, a local nonprofit run by Gorge Growers.

THE DALLES — Makerspace 97058, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will open soon in The Dalles to provide artists, makers and creatives with shared space for hands-on projects, classes and community connection.

The free Zumba class held at 6 p.m. on Fridays at the Mt. View Grange hall, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Put on by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) and One Community Health, the team is ready to kick off the second year. “The class wouldn’t be possible without Sarahi Ol…

THE GORGE — Matt Marx and family plan will float from Idaho to the sea, connecting with people and documenting the issues facing a polluted river on the route taken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805.

HOOD RIVER — Harmony in the Vineyard will return on Sept. 14 to Stave & Stone Wine Estates, featuring Concert Rock violinist Aaron Meyer and his band.

THE DALLES — The only consignment store for trending womens’ clothing fills a colorful space on Second Street, which owner Kaahreena Ochoco works to make welcoming for everyone.

THE GORGE — Carlos Ibarra is the newest DJ and radio-show host at Radio Tierra, the non-profit Spanish-language community radio station based in the Gorge out of the Hood River office of The Next Door.

HOOD RIVER — A missing wedding ring has been reunited with its owner after an outpouring of community sleuthing on social media.