Local author Victoria Redhed Miller presents “Fearless Pressure Canning” at two peninsula libraries in September. Miller speaks at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., and at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.

Ever wanted to use a pressure canner but had misgivings about safety? Pressure canning is the only way to safely preserve low-acid foods like meats and vegetables at home. Miller, who uses her pressure canner year-round, aims to convince attendees to set aside fears and try it for themselves.

“Come prepared for a fun, fast-paced class and leave with a new resolve to dust off that pressure canner and put it to good use,” event organizers say. There will be time for questions and a handout to take home.

Registration for the programs is required; visit www.nols.org/pressure-canning or call a NOLS branch to register.

Miller is a Certified Master Food Preserver and has been canning for more than 40 years. She is the author of “From No-Knead to Sourdough: A Simpler Approach to Handmade Bread,” “Pure Poultry” and the award-winning “Craft Distilling.”

A regular speaker at sustainable-living events around the country as well as locally, she lives with her husband on an off-the-grid farm near Sequim.

This program supported by the Friends of Sequim Library and Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

For more about this program, visit www.nols.org and select “Events,”call 360-417-8500 email to discover@nols.org.