November 2018
Cook for a Crowd: Gluten Free Holiday Sides
Easy to prepare and nourishing gluten-free side dishes can be the center of a Holiday buffet! A show-stopping savory winter squash gratin, green bean & shiitake sauté, and Indian-spiced cranberry compote will be demonstrated and tasted. Tips for simple gluten-free holiday entertaining will be discussed in between bites! Jessica Grosman, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian, recipe developer, and culinary nutrition educator. As the founder of With Health & Gratitude, her goal is to educate people, to get them…
Find out moreThe Chesapeake Table Book Reading & Cooking Demo with Renee Brooks Catacalos
Touching on everything from farm-based breweries and distilleries to urban hoop house farms to grass-fed beef, The Chesapeake Table celebrates the people working hard to put great local food on our plates. Emerging author, Renee Brooks Catacolos will read an excerpt from her book as well as present a quick and easy recipe featured in The Chesapeake Table. Renee Brooks Catacalos, the former publisher of Edible Chesapeake magazine, served as deputy director for Future Harvest—Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Meet…
Find out moreHands-on Kimchi Making
You’ve asked for it; now here it is! Join Rachel Armistead of The Sweet Farm as she demonstrates how to make raw, probiotic sauerkraut, step-by-step. Participants will learn about the basic history and benefits of fermentation, and then will chop, salt, and mix their very own batches of kraut to take home. Space is limited, sign up today! Rachel Armistead is the owner of Sweet Farm Sauerkraut, a local fermented foods company that sells a variety of naturally fermented, probiotic…
Find out moreDecember 2018
Bath Bombs & Sugar Scrubs
Who knew a few everyday household items could create such incredible gifts? Students will learn the secrets of making bath bomb and sugar scrubs, we’ll also discuss the benefits of all ingredients including essential oils and how to make your own customizable oil blend. Each guest will take home their own handmade creations for personal pampering or holiday gifts. Kim Haden is a full time educator. She has furthered her interests in natural remedies and holistic healing methods by participation…
Find out moreJewelry Making [ALL AGES]
Join Sue Leveille of the Give Rise Project to create jewelry that helps raise funds for the Student Homeless Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick, MD. Each participant will make two pieces of jewelry, gift wrapping for each which will provide $5 to SHIP. With brief instruction, design assistance and fun—we can create change together. This class and the beads are appropriate for ages 6 and up – some limitations may apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sue Leveille…
Find out moreGingerbread House Making
Who doesn’t love building a gingerbread house? Come build your very own, without having to clean up the mess! We will lead kids through the construction of a Dancing Deer Gingerbread Cookie House Kit. We provide all the fixings for gingerbread house décor and kids will create, decorate, and take home their own house.
Find out moreJanuary 2019
Yogamour Yoga Class
Join us in the Common Market Community Room for a relaxing yoga class! Suggested donation is $15, 20% off for Owners. Your donation helps to raise the funds necessary to facilitate meaningful yoga and mindfulness programs for survivors of trauma, under-served and marginalized communities. Through Yogamour Outreach Lab, participants are offered the tools necessary to acquire self-regulate, balance and healing in every breath.
Find out moreNatural Immune Boosters for Cold & Flu: Hands-on Elderberry Syrup Making [Session 1]
This class will provide the audience with an introduction to the immune system and how to boost it to prevent and treat infections. Solutions will include dietary and lifestyle habits, as well as medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements. Hand-on elderberry syrup making. Dr. Cristine Ehly graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, where she developed a strong background in nutrition, botanical medicine, and homeopathy. Rounding out her core education, she also received training in craniosacral therapy, advanced…
Find out moreReading Body Language, Posture, & Energy
Nonverbal communication may seem secondary to speech, but it can speak just as much as words, if not more. This class will examine body language, the way we hold ourselves, and communicate with others. Participants may uncover parts of their emotional anatomy and defense mechanisms. Demonstration for postures, gestures, and other tools will be provided to learn ways to improve communication skills and overall physio-emotional health. Andie Devnyck has been a bodywork and instructor in a private practice for over…
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Natural Immune Boosters for Cold & Flu: Hands-on Elderberry Syrup Making [Session 2]
Due to popular demand, a third session has been scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd from 1-3 pm. Space is limited, sign up today! This class will provide the audience with an introduction to the immune system and how to boost it to prevent and treat infections. Solutions will include dietary and lifestyle habits, as well as medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements. Hand-on elderberry syrup making. Dr. Cristine Ehly graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, where she developed a…
Find out more »February 2019
Natural Immune Boosters for Cold & Flu: Hands-on Elderberry Syrup Making [Session 3]
This class will provide the audience with an introduction to the immune system and how to boost it to prevent and treat infections. Solutions will include dietary and lifestyle habits, as well as medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements. Hand-on elderberry syrup making. Dr. Cristine Ehly graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, where she developed a strong background in nutrition, botanical medicine, and homeopathy. Rounding out her core education, she also received training in craniosacral therapy, advanced…
Find out more »Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making [ALL AGES]
Join Sue Leveille of the Give Rise Project to create jewelry that helps raise funds for the Student Homeless Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick, MD. Each participant will make two pieces of jewelry, which will provide $5 to SHIP. With brief instruction, design assistance and fun—we can create change together. This class and the beads are appropriate for ages 6 and up – some limitations may apply. Sue Leveille has 20 years jewelry making experience and is the owner of…
Find out moreMarch 2019
From Seed to Centerpiece: Foundations for Growing Cut Flowers [OFFSITE]
Want to learn how to grow your own flower bed? Join us for a field trip to Hidden Ridge Farm! Local grower and supplier of bouquets sold at the Common Market, Melane Kinney Hoffmann will provide practical growing tips for what works in our region and how to succeed using organic practices. You'll also learn how to choose flowers you love for the growing season that works for you, including conditions for your soil, light, and water levels. We'll finish…
Find out moreMay 2020
Cancelled: From Seed to Centerpiece [OFFSITE]
Would you like to learn how to grow the cut flower garden of your dreams? Join us for a field trip to Hidden Ridge Farm! Local grower and supplier of bouquets sold at the Common Market, Melane Kinney Hoffmann, will provide practical growing tips for what works in our region and how to succeed using organic practices. You'll also learn how to choose flowers you love for the growing season that works for you, including conditions for your soil, light,…
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