Common Market

Clothing SWAP [Both Locations!]
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

2nd Annual Plant-a-Palooza!!!
2024-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
It’s time to get those green thumbs of yours ready for the ultimate Plant-a-Palooza Extravaganza at Route 85! We’re bringing you the coolest, freshest flowers, plants, and seedlings from our local champs. Meet our friendly local vendors, farmers and eco-conscious community partners who will be showing off their green expertise! The fun doesn’t stop there! We’ve got live music, games, earth-friendly crafts and activities to keep the good vibes flowing. Rain or shine, don’t worry we’ve got your back, and let’s not forget, free samples to keep you energized all day long!

Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop! [OFFSITE]
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while improving your garden ecology. In this interactive class you will learn the types of outdoor mushrooms that we can easily grow in our area, the conditions required and the tools you will need. The class will also cover the basics of mushroom science, how fungi functions in nature and how to work with fungi to help restore our local ecologies. The best part is the hands-on experience of inoculating a mushroom log that you get to take home!
Workshops will be outside- rain or shine, and will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring your own water. Whether you have a little patch of backyard or a huge property to work with, the principles you learn in this class will help make your land more diverse, productive, and ecologically friendly than ever before.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, and For the Love of PawPaws.
Michael lives with his family on a permaculture homestead nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland. The Judds’ homestead consists of 25 acres of mixed woodlands, food forests, gardens, and a nursery designed for experimentation and education.
**Long Creek Nursery Plant pick-ups available after workshop**
**These workshops sell out fast, if you would like to be put on a waitlist please email aharmon@commonmarket.coop**

National German Shepherd Day!
2024-05-10 17:00 - 20:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Celebrate German Shepherd Day at the Common Market on May 10 from 5-8:30pm with the Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue organization! Raffles, games, free samples, and some dogs to meet and pet. Stop by and help us celebrate the German Shepherd on May 10!

MAGSR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, so your gifts are tax deductible.

Edible Landscaping and Strawbale House Tour [OFFSITE]
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael Judd at Long Creek Homestead.

Whether you have a little patch of backyard or a huge property to work with, the principles you learn in this tour will help make your land more diverse, productive, and ecologically friendly than ever before. Please wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring some water!

Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, and For the Love of PawPaws.
Michael lives with his family on a permaculture homestead nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland. The Judds’ homestead consists of 25 acres of mixed woodlands, food forests, gardens, and a nursery designed for experimentation and education.
Visit www.ecologiadesign.com to learn more about Long Creek Homestead.
**Long Creek Nursery Plant pick-ups available after workshop**
**These workshops sell out fast, if you would like to be put on a waitlist please email aharmon@commonmarket.coop**

Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Emotions
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Do you sometimes find yourself on the emotional roller coaster ride of life? Are the kids testing your patience regularly? Is your partner frustrating you daily? Is your boss constantly undermining your decisions and giving you more responsibility? Or do you just feel downright emotionally overwhelmed?
Join us to learn how to harness the power of your emotions and find inner strength within your unique human experience.

Learn to rewrite your inner narratives, breaking free from limiting beliefs and emotional loops that no longer serve.
Experience profound emotional shifts that positively impact every aspect of life.
Explore how changing your inner loops can spark a revolution in your mindset, relationships, and overall well-being.
Discover practical tools to interrupt and rewire your inner loops.
Turn emotional challenges into stepping stones for a more vibrant and purposeful life.

Biography:
Over the last 30+ years Adrienne has studied energy and self mastery techniques. She continues to seek out, learn and implement self development modalities in her daily life. She has a great passion for personal evolution and assisting others in accessing life’s possibilities.
She has had the privilege of having many mentors and teachers throughout her journey. One of the most impactful being the 18 years she studied with an Eastern Indian Master. She spent eight of those years as a Brahmachari (Hindu Nun) living in ashrams in Colorado and India, allowing her the opportunity to be fully immersed in her studies and practices. Adrienne’s life work is dedicated to serving and empowering others to realize and live their greatest potential.
“I look forward to sharing my passion for personal evolution as well as my understanding of what it means to create a life we love and how to train that one step at a time”. Adrienne Curtis

Chair One Fitness [FREE]
2024-06-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Deirdre is a local fitness instructor, she is known for her boundless energy and passion for making fitness accessible to everyone. As a certified Chair One Fitness Instructor, she’s committed to ensuring that no barriers hinder anyone’s journey to better health. Chair One classes are not just workouts; they’re empowering experiences that leave participants feeling energized and inspired.
Chair One Fitness is a FUN 30-minute seated exercise program for individuals who have complications standing during a fitness regimen. This includes senior citizens, those with balance deficits, injuries, disability and those in larger bodies.
**Please bring water and a towel.

Chair One Fitness [FREE]
2024-06-19 15:00 - 15:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Deirdre is a local fitness instructor, she is known for her boundless energy and passion for making fitness accessible to everyone. As a certified Chair One Fitness Instructor ensuring that no barriers hinder anyone’s journey to better health. Chair One classes are not just workouts; they’re empowering experiences that leave participants feeling energized and inspired.
Chair One Fitness is a FUN 30-minute seated exercise program for individuals who have complications standing during a fitness regimen. This includes senior citizens, those with balance deficits, injuries, disability and those in larger bodies.
**Please bring water and a towel.

Charcuterie Board Demo & Workshop with Love Boards!
2024-06-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Come experience an enjoyable evening dedicated to mastering the art of creating a beautiful charcuterie board! Join Love Boards for an interactive workshop where you can discover the secrets of crafting an impressive cheese and charcuterie display that will amaze your loved ones at your next event.

In this workshop, you will:

Learn how to design and present a beautifully balanced charcuterie board
Acquire new skills in cutting and styling cheese
Create a professional-looking prosciutto fan
Construct the popular salami rose that adds a special touch to your board!

CO-OP Happy Hour with Frederick County Food Council!
2024-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
We’re bringing back Food for Thought Speakers! Savor a fancy mocktail, delight in some cafe appetizers, all while connecting with our community. This happy hour promises to be an enriching experience, featuring a mix of enlightening talks and valuable information on building stronger communities. The event will be headlined by the remarkable Alison Wexler, the Operations Director of the Frederick County Food Council. Join us for an evening of inspiration and community engagement!

Presentation:
“Feeding Frederick County: How You Can Create a Robust and Resilient Local Food System”
COVID showed us how vulnerable our food supply chain can be, and with climate change it is becoming even more so. What can be done about that? As it turns out, a lot! We have the power to build a more robust and resilient local food system that will feed all of us well into the future. This talk defines the food system problems we face, what the Frederick County Food Council is doing now to help, and most importantly what you can do as individuals.
We hope to see you there!

Call For Candidates - Board Information Session
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your Co-op is seeking passionate, service-oriented leaders to run as candidates for the Common Market’s Board of Directors. Join us for one of these info sessions to learn about your potential role as a member of our Board:

– Sunday, June 30th from 10:30 – 12 at our 7th Street store (free coffee & croissants provided!)

– Thursday, July 11th from 6 – 7PM via Zoom

Topic: Candidate Information Session
Time: Jul 11, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86858465542
Meeting ID: 868 5846 5542

What does the Board do? They help direct the future success and growth of the Co-op, participate in committees like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and take on initiatives that help to expand the reach of the cooperative mission and our Co-op principles! Any current Owner in good standing who loves the Co-op business model and can work cooperatively and collaboratively is invited to run for a Board seat.

Board Applications Due at 11:59 PM!
2024-07-19 23:59 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Thank you for your interest in actively participating with your Co-op by running for the Board of Directors! Application online here.
Questions? Email: OwnerServices@commonmarket.coophttps://www.commonmarket.coop/about/board-of-directors-application/

Understanding Blood Sugar at a Root Cause
2024-07-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
If you’ve ever struggled with high blood sugar, A1c levels, or have insulin resistance, then this class is for you! Having optimal blood sugar levels is essential for thriving health and wellness. In this Understanding Blood Sugar at a Root Cause course, you’ll learn how to empower yourself with several root-cause strategies to support optimal blood sugar levels, avoid insulin resistance, and curb off blood sugar dysregulation. You’ll learn about general blood sugar, dysregulation, minerals, and key factors that impact blood sugar and gather simple, easy strategies to avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes.
Cara Dodson is a licensed occupational therapist, certified nutrition health coach and owner/founder of Cara Dodson Wellness. Her mission is to free as many women as possible from food obsession, help them restore their metabolisms with root-cause healing, heal their relationship with their bodies and self, restore gut health imbalances, reduce internal and external stress, increase empowerment with their bodies, balance hormones, and build energized and healthy bodies in a way that looks best for them.

Dinner with the Doc: Bulletproof Your Immune System
2024-07-24 18:45 - 19:45 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
🍽️ Join us at the Common Market Co-op for an evening of transformation! Welcome to our exclusive dinner talk: Bulletproof Your Immune System! 💪🌟 Get ready to elevate your health and vitality with cutting-edge strategies and expert advice. At this special event, we’ll delve into proven methods to naturally fortify your body’s defenses, empowering you to thrive in today’s world. From nutrition insights to stress-busting techniques, we’ve got you covered! Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and unlock your full potential. Reserve your spot today and embark on the journey to optimal health with us! Let’s make your immune system unstoppable together!

Frederick Ukulele Jam!
2024-08-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Come join us for a monthly group ukulele jam! Bring your ukulele, a few copies of some songs you might like to play, and/or an ipad/tablet. We will take turns leading and suggesting songs for the group to play, songs can be of any genre. All ability levels and ages welcome!
Please contact Jeanne Rhodes for additional questions. jeanne.rhodes@icloud.com

Board Election - Meet the Candidates!
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Meet the passionate, service-oriented Co-op Owners who are running as candidates for the Common Market’s Board of Directors. Join us for one of these info sessions to learn about the people you’ll elect to continue to lead our Co-op as potential members of our Board:

In Person: Saturday, August 24th @ Rt. 85 from 12 – 3 PM during our 50th Anniversary & Loco for Local event

On Zoom: Tuesday, August 6th from 6-7 PM

Topic: Meet the Candidates!
Time: Jul 11, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86858465542
Meeting ID: 868 5846 5542

What does the Board do? They help direct the future success and growth of the Co-op, participate in committees like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and take on initiatives that help to expand the reach of the cooperative mission and our Co-op principles! Any current Owner in good standing who loves the Co-op business model and can work cooperatively and collaboratively is invited to run for a Board seat.

Budgeting Basics with Housing Frederick [FREE]
2024-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join Mary Ellen from Housing Frederick to learn the basics of budgeting! This interactive workshop introduces the concept of forming a budget or a spending plan. Attendees will receive instruction on how to analyze their income and simply track their weekly and monthly bills. We will focus on the emotional aspect of spending and value systems related to money.

Learn How to Ride Transit! Pizza Party! [FREE]
2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹: We know you’ve been seeing those big green buses driving around The City of Frederick and Frederick County, Maryland. We get it—we’re not mind-readers. But we do know that people often think “𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙄’𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙.”
Well, we hear you, and we’re here to help! We’ll teach you how to read the schedule and how to use Google Transit to plan your trip. Join Transit Services of Frederick County and the Common Market for a quick and informal travel training session. We’ll learn about Google Maps to plan trips and we’ll hop onboard the 60 Connector right outside The Common Market. We’ll ride down to the Transit Center and transfer to the 61 Connector, returning to the Common Market shortly after.
We will start with a Pizza Party and end with a Bus Riding Party!
Please RSVP so we’re able to order enough pizza! 🙂

Co-op 50th Anniversary Celebration!
2024-08-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
We’re thrilled to announce our 50th-anniversary celebration, and you’re invited to join in the festivities! For five decades, our co-op has been proudly serving the community, providing fresh, local goods and fostering a sense of togetherness.
Come celebrate with us and enjoy:
🥳 Live Music 🎁 Free Samples from Local Vendors 🎂 Free Cake🌟 Raffle Prizes & Giveaways 🎈 Fun Activities for the Whole Family
This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing community. Join us as we reflect on the past 50 years of shared memories and look forward to many more years of serving you! Accept our thanks by taking advantage of an additional OAD 10% discount shop August 22 – 25 at either store location!
We can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with you. See you there!

Board Election Begins
2024-08-26 08:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Dear Common Market Member-Owners,
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Board Election will officially run from 8 AM on Monday, August 26 through Monday, September 23 at 11:59 PM.
Simply Voting will again run our digital election as an independent third party. Check your email in-box, or if we don’t have an email address, your mailbox, for the election website address as well as your individual election ID number and PIN.
Please thoroughly read the voting instructions and rules below, and vote for:
1. Up to three candidates,
2. RSVP for Ownerfest,
3. Vote for non-profit election donation.
Deadline is strictly September 23 at 11:59 PM!
We are excited to be holding an in person Ownerfest this year on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where you can meet the Board of Directors – including the newly elected folks, hear their report on finances, and ask any questions. Stay tuned for details.
Yours in cooperation,
The Common Market Board of Directors
Julie Richards, Alecks Moss, Megan Schneebaum, Juan Ducos, Joe Eastwood, Kai Hagen, Armando Martinez, Merrick McKelvie, Toby Schermerhorn

To cast your vote, please follow this personalized link to access your ballot directly:
https://commonmarket.simplyvoting.com/auth.php?e=test1&mac=8bb326532288bf50c4f4
-Or-
Please type the website address listed below into your browser’s address bar. Once you reach the login page, type in your unique “Elector ID” and “PIN” found below.
https://commonmarket.simplyvoting.com/

Chair One Fitness!
2024-08-29 17:30 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Board Election Ends
2024-09-23 23:59 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

Harnessing the Sun: A Homeowners Guide to Solar
2024-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
In this class, homeowners will learn about the current dependence on “dirty energy” sources like coal and natural gas, and how transitioning to solar can reduce their carbon footprint. The course will break down electric bill charges to reveal potential savings solar can offer. Homeowners will explore various financing options for solar installation, including cash purchases, loans, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and learn about available government incentives such as tax credits and rebates. The class will emphasize the importance of selecting reputable solar companies that offer robust warranties and reliable customer support to ensure long-term system performance and protection.
Homeowners are encouraged to bring a copy of their electric bill. This will be a pressure-free environment where they can learn about solar energy fundamentals without the pressure of home visits or immediate decisions. The goal is to prioritize education and understanding, allowing participants to explore how solar works at their own pace and ask questions freely. Unbiased information will be provided to equip homeowners with the knowledge needed to make informed choices about solar energy adoption on their own terms.

Storytime with Local Author Kypriana Daniels!
2024-10-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Earth Folk Tales are written for the expanding community of children and families who are reconnecting to nature’s wisdom and finding value in Earth-based knowledge and skills such as foraging, wildcrafting and outdoor survival.
Through an enchanting fairytale-like story, Autumn Forage introduces the reader to key aspects of foraging such as
-embodying respect and gratitude for the plants, mushrooms, trees, insects and animals we encounter on our foraging expeditions
-reciprocity in our foraging
-awareness of the interconnectedness of trees, fungi and herbaceous plants
-a gentle introduction to taxonomy in the glossary at the back of the book
-safety practices such as only foraging with a knowledgeable adult
We hope to see you and your littles there!

Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. To attend, please use this ZOOM link.
Early in the meeting agenda, the board reserves space to hear from owners who wish to address the board. Want to contribute to our next Board meeting? Click here and in the subject line put “Owner Comment” and let your voice be heard!
