Common Market

Gin Making 101: Botanicals and Flavors [CANCELLED]
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Back by popular demand!
Students will learn about the history and production process of making gin at the historic McClintock Distilling production facility. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample and smell individual botanical and learn about taste profiles of different styles of gins. Finally, students will be able to make their own custom gin blend of botanicals to take home and make their own compound gin.
Braeden Bumpers has been working in the distilling industry for a number of years and is the head distiller for McClintock Distilling. He designed the botanical list for McClintock’s Forager gin, which won silver at the American Distilling Institute Judging and placed top 5 in the country for its category.
*Must be 21 years old or older to participate

Board Meeting
2019-06-13 17:30 - 21:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States

Common Market 7th Street Open House & Capital Campaign Celebration
2019-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Hands-on Sauerkraut Making
2019-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
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!
Along with her husband, Luke, Rachel Armistead is co-owner of Sweet Farm Sauerkraut, a Frederick-based fermented foods company that uses traditional fermentation methods to produce fresh, tangy, and probiotic ‘krauts from organic vegetables, sea salt, and spices.
Participants must bring a quart-sized Mason jar and lid to the class. Additional jars and other fermentation equipment will be available for purchase.

Board Meeting Copy
2019-06-27 17:30 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States

Board Information Session
2019-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Want to make your voice heard in your local co-op and make a difference in your community? Joining the Board of Directors is a great way to do it! Come to this information session* to learn all about what it means to be on the Board and how you qualify. Light refreshments will be provided.
*All individuals interested in running must attend at least one information session.
Visit the Board Candidate Info page for more information.

Board Information Session
2019-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Interested in running on the Board of Directors? Come to this information session* to learn all about what it means to be on the Board and how you qualify. Light refreshments will be provided.
*All individuals interested in running must attend at least one information session.
Visit the Board Candidate Info page for more information.

Gin Making 101: Botanicals and Flavors [OFFSITE]
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | McClintock Distilling, 35 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Back by popular demand!
Students will learn about the history and production process of making gin at the historic McClintock Distilling production facility. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample and smell individual botanicals and learn about taste profiles of different styles of gins. Finally, students will be able to make their own custom gin blend of botanicals to take home and make their own compound gin.
Braeden Bumpers has been working in the distilling industry for a number of years and is the head distiller for McClintock Distilling. He designed the botanical list for McClintock’s Forager gin, which won silver at the American Distilling Institute Judging and placed top 5 in the country for its category.
*Must be 21 years old or older to participate

Cooking with a Nutritionalist: Whole 30 [RESCHEDULED TO 10/19]
2019-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Do you want to learn how to do Whole 30 right? From breakfast and dinner to desserts and snacks, local Nutritionist Cheryle McKee will teach you how to make your Whole 30 lifestyle simple and delicious.
Cheryle McKee, MS, CNS, LDN is the Founder and President of Nourishing Abundance, LLC. As a practicing nutritionist in Frederick, MD, Cheryle helps busy people eat well and feel their best.

Do-It-Yourself: Aromatherapy Shower Oasis [CANCELLED]
2019-07-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
No time for a bath, but still want to create relaxing and therapeutic spa experience in your shower? Join us for a fun and simple do-it-yourself aromatherapy project in the Community Room! Participants will learn about the benefits of essential oils and other ingredients used to craft your own shower gel, shower steamers, foaming shaving cream, and after shower oil. Each guest will take home their handmade creations for personal use and enjoyment.
Kim Haden is a full time educator. She has furthered her interests in natural remedies and holistic healing methods by participation in Natural Holistic Remedies, Essential Oils, and Beauty and Home Care Certification courses. Her vision is to help others bring balance to their lives by providing creative learning opportunities for others in a relaxed environment.

Recycling: the Basics and Beyond! [FREE]
2019-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Sure, recycling conserves natural resources and is part of a green economy…but how does it really work? Learn how what you do at home is part of a global industry.
This crash course, led by staff of the County Office of Recycling, will cover how to recycle effectively, what can be recycled in Frederick County, and describe the impact that “wish-cycling” of non-recyclable materials has on the program.
Participants may bring in packaging or material samples they have questions about.
This is a FREE event, RSVP requested

Medicinal Mocktails
2019-08-10 13:00 - 14:30 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Join Dr. Cristine Ehly as she describes and demonstrates how to make non-alcoholic versions of some of your favorite Summer Cocktails with a medicinal twist! We’ll talk about the medicinal functions of each herb and teach you how to make herbal simple syrup to craft your own creations at home.
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 hydrotherapy and traditional Mayan medicine.

Gin Making 101: Botanicals and Flavors [CANCELLED]
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | McClintock Distilling, 35 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Hands-On Pickle Making [CANCELLED]
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Pickles are a refreshing and healthy summer treat, in addition to an easy and fun ferment to make at home. This class will cover the basics of fermentation, brining, and pickling with recipe variations and troubleshooting techniques. Attendees will leave a quart of pickles to ferment at home, as well as a packet of information to aid in further home fermentation experiments.
Along with her husband, Luke, Rachel Armistead is co-owner of Sweet Farm Sauerkraut, a Frederick-based fermented foods company that uses traditional fermentation methods to produce fresh, tangy, and probiotic ‘krauts from organic vegetables, sea salt, and spices.
Participants must bring a quart-sized Mason jar and lid to the class. Additional jars and other fermentation equipment will be available for purchase.

The Common Market Board of Directors Election, 2019
2019-08-16 00:00 - 2019-09-12 23:59 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
You already know that you straight-up own the Frederick County Consumers Cooperative, doing business as The Common Market. Well, this is the time of year when you get to exercise one of the rights of Ownership: voting! We are trying to save a tree or two, and will be using electronic voting this time around. Please look for an email from Survey & Ballot Systems on August 16th and read all the candidates’ statements, take some time to hammer out your preferences, and click to vote.

Click here to preview all 9 candidates running for this year’s Board of Directors Election.

We would love to hear your thoughts on electronic voting in general and this ballot in particular. And if you need assistance or accommodation, don’t hesitate to call or stop by the Co-op Customer Service Desk at the store. We want everyone to be able to vote, and will go the extra mile to make it work for all. Please look for an email after the election requesting your feedback on your experience.

Thanks for participating in the life of your co-op!

Yours in cooperation,
The Common Market Board of Directors
Megan Schneebaum, Annie Marshall, Stephanie Walker, Evan Rosenberg, Sibylle Mangum, David Cloutier,
Lisa Williams, John Beutler

Backyard Beekeeping
2019-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Backyard Beekeeping is growing in popularity. Learn the ins and outs of “the bee year,” the role of the beekeeper, environmental challenges, and the uses for bee products (honey, wax, propelis, and royal jelly).
Karen Henderson has been a backyard beekeeper for 6 years. She is the co-owner of Glass Bee Apiary, and a co-owner of Three Sisters, LLC’s line of Bee’s Balm beeswax-related cosmetic and household products.

Hands-on Kimchi Making [CLASS CANCELLED]
2019-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Calling all kimchi lovers. Come learn how make fresh kimchi from scratch with customizable flavors to your liking. You will be provided with the freshest ingredients, compliments of the Common Market. All you need to bring to the class is 1 wide-mouth, quart jar. Your personalized recipe can be tailored to suit all tastes and dietary restrictions. 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 krauts, relishes and pickles. She also loves helping people learn how to make fermented veggies at home for themselves. Through kraut sales and workshops, Rachel hopes to once again make fermentation part of our common food

Adaptogens: Helping Your Body Deal with Stress
2019-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Eight in ten people suffer from the adverse effects of stress. Join us to learn how to identify stressors and their symptoms. Most importantly, learn how to help your body deal with stress. In this class, we will focus on the use of adaptogens to help support your body when dealing with stress. At the end of the workshop, you will take home a stress-busting tea blend and a recipe that will help you incorporate adaptogens into your diet.
Claire has been a practicing community herbalist for over ten years. She is an adjunct professor at Hood College where she teaches environmental science and sustainability. Claire recently completed an advanced course in Herbal Constituents and Phytochemistry taught by Lisa Ganora (RH).
Rachel has been a practicing community herbalist for over nine years. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Herbalism program taught by David Winston (RH). Rachel loves teaching about holistic health.

Meet the Candidates
2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Meet your Board Candidates on Wednesday, September 4th from 7-8pm! We also have one scheduled for Saturday, September 7th from 2-3pm. We hope you can join us and also enjoy some light refreshments while talking to the folks who want to lead your Co-op.
Click here to preview all 9 candidates running for this year’s Board of Directors Election.
To help assist you with voting, we wanted to include a direct link to the voting site!
Click here for direct link to voting site.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Co-op!

Meet the Candidates
2019-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Meet your Board Candidates on Saturday, September 7th from 2-3pm. We hope you can join us and also enjoy some light refreshments while talking to the folks who want to lead your Co-op.
Click here to preview all 9 candidates running for this year’s Board of Directors Election.
To help assist you with voting, we wanted to include a direct link to the voting site!
Click here for direct link to voting site.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Co-op!

In the Street
2019-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Frederick, N. Market St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
We <3 our hometown, and we hope that you do too. Visit us at In the Street in Downtown Frederick on September 14 from 11am-5pm, Booth # (ask the Common Market to verify 1 month ahead) for giveaways and family fun. #LocalStartsHere

Immune Boosters and Elderberry Syrup
2019-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Let’s start the season out right! 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. Get a chance to smell, taste, and learn about the benefits and uses of some of these wonderful herbs like elderberry, astragalus, and echinacea. Each attendee will take home their own elderberry syrup that will be made in class!
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 hydrotherapy and traditional Mayan medicine.

The Great Ownerfest Cookout
2019-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
The Owners are coming! Owners play a huge role at the Common Market, which is why we take the opportunity every year to celebrate them. On Saturday, September 21st, from 12 to 3 p.m., the Common Market is hosting its annual board presentation and owner meeting: Ownerfest.
Ownerfest is exactly as it sounds—a festival celebrating owners. The event is family-friendly and open to the public, providing an opportunity for those who may be interested in becoming owners to see what the excitement is all about. We invite our owners to join us for tasty food samples, live music entertainment, kid’s activities, giveaways, and more!
This event is FREE and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! To view the schedule of events and cookout menu click here.

Sharpen While you Shop! at the Common Market
2019-09-29 11:00 - 17:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Get those knives and other utensils sharpened while you shop by Rod’s Sharpening Service on our patio! Rod’s Knife Sharpening Service extends the life of your knives, scissors, and gardening tools, providing a local solution to preventing dull knives from ending up in our landfills.
Rod is an award-winning knife sharpener. He won second place in a national sharpening content sponsored by Sharpener’s Report.

SAFETY FIRST: Please wrap your knives in kitchen towels, newspaper, or sheaths and put them in a bag. Please do not bring your knives in a knife block.
Knives (per blade), scissors, & most garden tools [ $7 ]
beauty salon/pet grooming shears [ $25 ]
straight razors [ $20 ]
Owner’s receive $1 off each item!

Acupressure for Pain Relief and Self-Healing
2019-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Do you suffer from chronic headaches, neck tension, or shoulder and back pain? Are you tired of resorting to over-the-counter medication? In this class, you will gain an understanding of what acupressure is and how to use it for self-healing and to relieve common musculoskeletal pain.
Jenna Rucker, L. Ac., is an acupuncturist at the Frederick Natural Health Center in downtown Frederick. She specializes in treating chronic pain and women’s health issues. She received her Master of Acupuncture degree at the Maryland University of Health (MUIH) in 2016. Jenna loves healing patients and teaching and empowering people to heal themselves.

Cooking with a Nutritionist: Whole 30
2019-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Do you want to learn how to do Whole 30 right? From breakfast and dinner to desserts and snacks, local Nutritionist Christina Brockett will teach you how to make your Whole 30 lifestyle simple and delicious.
Christina Brockett, MS, CNS, LDN is a representative of Encompass Integrative Wellness, LLC. As a practicing nutritionist in Frederick, MD, Christina helps busy people eat well and feel their best.

Kombucha Science: The Basics of Brewing Kombucha at Home
2019-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Discover the magic and science behind kombucha brewing! You’ll gain knowledge about the beneficial bacteria, yeasts and acids found in kombucha, as well as tips regarding the best teas, sugars and techniques to make your own kombucha at home. As an added bonus, you’ll get to taste The Kombucha Lady flavors and leave with everything needed to brew your own kombucha at home.
Liz Dodson a.k.a The Kombucha Lady is a professional brewmaster based in Northern Frederick County. She has been making kombucha for over 8 years, 3 of which she has been producing kombucha commercially. Liz specializes in hand-crafted, micro-brewed kombucha—just about as local as you can get!

Open House & Special Capital Campaign Info Session
2019-11-03 12:00 - 15:00 | 7th Street Location, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
You’re invited to take a peek at construction, view the plan for the site, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments. Arrive anytime!
Maryland Owners can invest in their second store by purchasing C-shares. Not an Owner yet? Stop by the Customer Service Desk to sign up, then ask about investment. You can drop off completed agreements at the open house!
Click here for more Expansion information
