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SUMMARY:6-Week American Sign Language Class at 7th Street (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
DESCRIPTION:Always taught by Deaf instructors\, Maryland Deaf Community Centers ASL classes are fun\, low-stress\, and supportive! For first time signers! \nSign-up here!
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/6-week-american-sign-language-class-at-7th-street-jan-6-feb-10/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cultural
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SUMMARY:6-Week American Sign Language Class at Route 85 (Jan 5 - Feb 9)
DESCRIPTION:Always taught by Deaf instructors\, Maryland Deaf Community Centers ASL classes are fun\, low-stress\, and supportive! For first time signers! \nSign-up here! \n 
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/6-week-american-sign-language-class-at-route-85-jan-5-feb-9/
LOCATION:Common Market – Route 85\, 5728 Buckeystown Pike\, Unit B1\, Frederick\, MD\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cultural
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SUMMARY:A Children’s Taste of African Heritage[FREE]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging introduction to A Children’s Taste of African Heritage (ACTOAH)\, a program by Oldways designed to celebrate and promote healthy eating through the rich flavors of African heritage foods. This class highlights how culturally-appropriate\, plant-based meals—can support good nutrition. Participants will explore delicious\, budget-friendly recipes and receive a Children’s Taste of African Heritage Student Handbook along with access to additional online lessons. Plus\, kids will have the opportunity to tour the store\, learning how to identify nutritious foods and make healthy choices while grocery shopping. For a wealth of healthy eating information visit oldwayspt.org This workshop is suitable for ages 8 and up. \nTasha Manigo-Bizzell is a licensed dietician\, nutritionist\, certified nutrition specialist\, and owner of Muse Wellness. \nThis is a free community offering with limited capacity\, if you have RSVP’d but are unable to attend\, kindly email arobinson@commonmarket.coop to allow us to offer your spot to another participant.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/a-childrens-taste-of-african-heritagefree/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Kids,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
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SUMMARY:A Children's Taste of African Heritage[FREE]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging introduction to A Children’s Taste of African Heritage (ACTOAH)\, a program by Oldways designed to celebrate and promote healthy eating through the rich flavors of African heritage foods. This class highlights how culturally-appropriate\, plant-based meals—featuring ingredients like leafy greens\, tubers\, and okra—can support good nutrition. Participants will explore delicious\, budget-friendly recipes and receive A Children’s Taste of African Heritage Student Handbook along with access to additional online lessons. Plus\, kids will have the opportunity to tour the store\, learning how to identify nutritious foods and make healthy choices while grocery shopping. For a wealth of healthy eating information visit oldwayspt.org \nTasha Manigo-Bizzell is a licensed dietician\, nutritionist\, certified nutrition specialist\, and owner of Muse Wellness. \nThis workshop is suitable for ages 8 and up.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/a-childrens-taste-of-african-heritage/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Health & Wellness,Kids,New!,Store Tour,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T124500
DTSTAMP:20260426T092415
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SUMMARY:Eating for Longevity: How to Cook the Blue Zones Way [Part Five] (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Want to live to 100? Certain communities around the world\, dubbed Blue Zones by Dan Buettner at National Geographic\, may have the key. The largest populations of centenarians live in Sardinia\, Italy; Okinawa\, Japan; Nicoya\, Costa Rica; Ikaria\, Greece; and Loma Linda\, California\, and their longevity seems to be tied to a variety of common healthy behaviors\, including (if not especially) how they eat\, which is a mostly plant-based diet. In this 5-week cooking demonstration series\, led by culinary coach Alison Wexler\, you will learn about a different Blue Zone each week and how to cook plant-based dishes from that region. \nThe fifth and final part of this series\, on February 15th\, focuses on Loma Linda. Loma Linda has a large Seventh Day Adventist community\, and they espouse a mostly plant-based diet as part of their faith. This is where American staples get a vegetarian or vegan upgrade. Come prepared to volunteer as Alison makes One-Pot Lasagna Soup and Coconut Chia Pudding from The Blue Zones Cookbook. Samples will be served. \nOptional pre-reading and/or viewing for this series \n\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest\, 2d ed. National Geographic\, 2012.\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones Kitchen. National Geographic\, 2019.\n“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones\,” 4 episodes on Netflix\, 2023.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/eating-for-longevity-how-to-cook-the-blue-zones-way-part-five/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Health & Wellness,New!,Tasting
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SUMMARY:Eating for Longevity: How to Cook the Blue Zones Way [Part Four] (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Want to live to 100? Certain communities around the world\, dubbed Blue Zones by Dan Buettner at National Geographic\, may have the key. The largest populations of centenarians live in Sardinia\, Italy; Okinawa\, Japan; Nicoya\, Costa Rica; Ikaria\, Greece; and Loma Linda\, California\, and their longevity seems to be tied to a variety of common healthy behaviors\, including (if not especially) how they eat\, which is a mostly plant-based diet. In this 5-week cooking demonstration series\, led by culinary coach Alison Wexler\, you will learn about a different Blue Zone each week and how to cook plant-based dishes from that region. \nThe fourth part of this series\, on February 8th\, focuses on Ikaria. Here we find a nuanced version of the tried-and-true Mediterranean diet\, that is heavy on olive oil\, as well as legumes and greens. Come prepared to volunteer as Alison makes Chickpea Soup with Lemon and Herbs and Winter Potato Salad from The Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook. Samples will be served. \nOptional pre-reading and/or viewing for this series \n\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest\, 2d ed. National Geographic\, 2012.\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones Kitchen. National Geographic\, 2019.\n“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones\,” 4 episodes on Netflix\, 2023.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/eating-for-longevity-how-to-cook-the-blue-zones-way-part-four/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Health & Wellness,New!,Tasting
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SUMMARY:Eating for Longevity: How to Cook the Blue Zones Way [Part Three] (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Want to live to 100? Certain communities around the world\, dubbed Blue Zones by Dan Buettner at National Geographic\, may have the key. The largest populations of centenarians live in Sardinia\, Italy; Okinawa\, Japan; Nicoya\, Costa Rica; Ikaria\, Greece; and Loma Linda\, California\, and their longevity seems to be tied to a variety of common healthy behaviors\, including (if not especially) how they eat\, which is a mostly plant-based diet. In this 5-week cooking demonstration series\, led by culinary coach Alison Wexler\, you will learn about a different Blue Zone each week and how to cook plant-based dishes from that region. \nThe third part of this series\, on February 1st\, focuses on Nicoya. Latin American food isn’t all meat and tortillas. The Nicoyans have subsided on a mostly meatless diet\, made up primarily of beans\, rice\, corn\, squash\, and fresh fruits for generations. Come prepared to volunteer as Alison makes Gallo Pinto and Hearts of Palm Ceviche from The Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook. Samples will be served. \nOptional pre-reading and/or viewing for this series \n\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest\, 2d ed. National Geographic\, 2012.\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones Kitchen. National Geographic\, 2019.\n“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones\,” 4 episodes on Netflix\, 2023.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/eating-for-longevity-how-to-cook-the-blue-zones-way-part-three/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Health & Wellness,New!,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T113000
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SUMMARY:Eating for Longevity: How to Cook the Blue Zones Way [Part Two] (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Want to live to 100? Certain communities around the world\, dubbed Blue Zones by Dan Buettner at National Geographic\, may have the key. The largest populations of centenarians live in Sardinia\, Italy; Okinawa\, Japan; Nicoya\, Costa Rica; Ikaria\, Greece; and Loma Linda\, California\, and their longevity seems to be tied to a variety of common healthy behaviors\, including (if not especially) how they eat\, which is a mostly plant-based diet. In this 5-week cooking demonstration series\, led by culinary coach Alison Wexler\, you will learn about a different Blue Zone each week and how to cook plant-based dishes from that region. \nThe second part of this series\, on the 25th\, focuses on Okinawa. Okinawan cuisine is a mix of Chinese\, Southeast Asian\, and Japanese cooking styles\, paired with nutrient-dense vegetable foods like sweet potatoes and tofu. Come prepared to volunteer as Alison makes Veggie Champuru and Sweet Potato and Onion Hash from The Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook. Samples will be served. \nOptional pre-reading and/or viewing for this series \n\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest\, 2d ed. National Geographic\, 2012.\nDan Buettner\, The Blue Zones Kitchen. National Geographic\, 2019.\n“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones\,” 4 episodes on Netflix\, 2023.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/eating-for-longevity-how-to-cook-the-blue-zones-way-part-two/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Cultural,Health & Wellness,New!,Tasting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T180000
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SUMMARY:Intro to American Sign Language | Six Week Series
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to introduce students to the culture and language of Deaf people by learning basic American Sign Language. Students will work towards gaining fluency towards the usage and communication of ASL by acquiring vocabulary\, and understanding of the language with the goal of improving interactions with the large Deaf population in the area. These classes are immersive\, interactive and loaded with fun games! \nClick here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/intro-to-american-sign-language-six-week-series-5/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cultural,New!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T165907Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to American Sign Language | Six Week Series
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to introduce students to the culture and language of Deaf people by learning basic American Sign Language. Students will work towards gaining fluency towards the usage and communication of ASL by acquiring vocabulary\, and understanding of the language with the goal of improving interactions with the large Deaf population in the area. These classes are immersive\, interactive and loaded with fun games! \nClick here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/intro-to-american-sign-language-six-week-series-4/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cultural,New!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092415
CREATED:20230614T180712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T202605Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to American Sign Language | Six Week Series
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to introduce students to the culture and language of Deaf people by learning basic American Sign Language. Students will work towards gaining fluency towards the usage and communication of ASL by acquiring vocabulary\, and understanding of the language with the goal of improving interactions with the large Deaf population in the area. These classes are immersive\, interactive and loaded with fun games! \n 
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/intro-to-american-sign-language-six-week-series-class-one/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cultural,New!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T170000
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SUMMARY:How to Make Dream Catchers
DESCRIPTION:Dream Catchers–what are they and what are their uses? How are they made? In this class\, Lauren Amanda Garrett will teach attendees about the function and uses of dream catchers in both antiquity and the modern day. She will also do a step-by-step demonstration on how to make a dream catcher. Attendees will have an opportunity to create\, decorate\, and take home their own dream catchers! \nLauren Amanda Garrett is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator residing in Eldersburg\, Maryland. She is Federally enrolled with the Eastern Shoshone Tribe of Wind River. Her lived knowledge of Native American culture\, lifeways\, and traditional crafter makes her a sought-after instructor and performing artist.
URL:https://www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/how-to-make-dream-catchers/
LOCATION:Common Market – 7th Street\, 927 West 7th Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural,New!
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