POTSDAM -- Local author Paula M. Youmell and the Local Living Venture present a series of seminars aimed at getting people back in the drivers seat for good health. The series of nine seminars is part of the "Whole Health and Healing Academy," which is for those seeking holistic health knowledge.

Interested parties can sign up for one or more sessions and will earn a certificate after attending six or more.

The series starts Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Workshops on related topics for healthy living, largely through nutrition, continue at that same time on most Thursdays through December 4 at the Potsdam Community Room, above the police station and library. Pre-registration is suggested but not required and walk-in's are welcome on a first come, first served basis at any given session. See the Workshops & Events page at www.SustainableLivingProject.net for details.

To sign up (suggested but not required) for individual sessions or the full series, contact LocalLivingVenture@gmail.com or call 347-4223, and include the session name, number in the party, phone numbers and email address to receive a confirmation with details and resources.