POTSDAM – A Roasted Root Vegetable Bulk Food Fiesta, hosted by the Local Living Venture, is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the community room of the First Presbyterian Church, 42 Elm. St.

This is the first of monthly Skill-Sharing, Bulk Food Fiesta & Make-n-Take Gatherings, to be held in alternating venues mainly around St. Lawrence County

Food prep begins at 5, with a shared meal at 6:30 p.m., and continuous cooking until all is done.

There will also be a brief annual meeting presentation for the Local Living Venture.

The event is free and open to the public, though donations are appreciated to promote the LLV's workshop programs.

This event is among several skills- and hobby-based sharing and learning opportunities designed by the regional Local Living Venture.

New and upcoming events include a monthly gathering for people interested in homesteading and the simple life with a new site being toured each month; a new Orchard Exchange Discussion group which is based on the Bees & Beekeeping Discussion Group; and the continued Resourceful Living Skills Workshop series; and an upcoming "Pruning Your Apple Trees" workshop.

The Local Living Venture is a volunteer organization. The web site is at www.LocalLivingVenture.org/full-events-schedule and on Facebook. More info can be had at 347-4223 or LocalLivingVenture@gmail.com.