WORKSHOPS, CLASSES ON TUESDAY

Beyond roasting

CANTON: Beyond Roasting: Creative Cooking with Root Vegetables, 6 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County; Josh Taillon will share techniques to increase your comfort in the kitchen while utilizing whole foods and local ingredients; Josh has been executive chef in two farm-to-table restaurants and will open his own establishment in Spring 2020; workshop is one in a four-part series called Farm-to-Table with Josh Taillon; workshops all feature ingredients grown or raised in the North Country and include hands-on opportunities, samples, and recipes; pre-registration required, https://bit.ly/2Qb9QAl; $20 per workshop.

Lenten book discussion

POTSDAM: A Lenten to Easter “read and share” will be held at Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St.; 3:45 to 5 p.m.; all are welcome attend, read and discuss "The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life" by Adam Hamilton; sessions will continue on Match 3, 10, 17 and 24; for more info or to reserve book email Bonnie Rice beebsrice@gmail.com; 315-265-8011. The church is accessible with an elevator.

Ash borer workshop

CANTON: Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive beetle that feeds and kills all species of ash trees. Join speakers Aaron Barrigar, and John Payton to discuss how to prepare for and manage the impacts of this pest; 6-8 p.m. St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES, 40 West Main St., conference room A; for info or to register, call Kristin Ballou at Franklin Co., Soil and Water 518-651-2097.

‘Folk’ painting

WADDINGTON: Decorative “Folk” Painting, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; $15, Bonnie Grant, instructor; no experience necessary, everyone works at their own pace; all materials provided; www.lakestlawrencearts.com or call 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Tuesday Get-Together,

WADDINGTON: Tuesday Get-Together, 1-4 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; donations accepted; bring your project or your questions; www.lakestlawrencearts.com or call 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Art class

POTSDAM: SLC Arts hosts a “make and take” art classe Yonic Art with instructor, Liza LaBarge Paige; each class begins with brief discussion on the artist, their medium, and style; remainder of class is for students to create their own interpretation of the artist’s work. Sign up by noon, Feb. 25; class 7-8:30 p.m.; $25 members, $30 non-members.

Materials provided; classes open to participants at any skill level; recommended age is 14+. Visit www.slcartscouncil.org for more info/sign up.

Diversity in Education

POTSDAM: ‘What is Diversity? What Does Diversity Mean in our K-12 /Higher Education Ecosystem?,’ address by Crane School of Music alum Joseph Abramo, 6:30 p.m., SUNY Potsdam’s Ralph Wakefield Recital Hall. Streamed live on the Crane School of Music YouTube channel.

Driving course

OGDENSBURG: Ogdensburg City School District offering 5-hour safe driving course, Monday, Feb. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-8:30 p.m.; $35 and you must have a permit; call Cindy O'Grady at 315-393-0900 ext. 31920 to register.