Common Market

Edible Landscaping & Straw Bale Home Tour [Offsite]
2021-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 20 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research.
* Workshops will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Please wear good walking shoes! 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.

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
This month’s discussion will be centered around the book Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong. We hope you can join us whether or not you’ve read the book! Remember- you can get 10% off this book at Curious Iguana if you let them know you are purchasing for the Common Market Book Club!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Wild Soda Making [Offsite]
2021-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Fox Haven Farm, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson, MD, 21755, United States
Each season brings unique flavors that we can harness and bottle for enjoying as a healthful, fermented soda. Join us as Lacey teaches us the basics of the fermentation process and how to turn infused waters and teas into bubbly beverages for any occasion. Flavor examples include: Parsley and Lemon, Cardamom and Fennel Leaf, Peach and Lemongrass, Cranberry and Orange Peel. You will leave class with a bubbling brew as well as recipe ideas for future creations!
Lacey Walker is a forager, herbalist and ferment-maker drawing from the farm, field, and herb garden to make her creations. Some of those creations include fermented herbs like thai basil and garlic that make their way onto pizzas, fermented buddha hand honey for herbal tea, and delicate wild sodas infused with summer fruits and vegetables. Lacey is a teacher and organizer with Fox Haven Organic Farm and Learning Center. In 2017 she was fortunate to attend the Fermentation Residency with Sandor Katz in Tennessee.
*This class will take place in an open barn and is limited to 12 participants. Masks are required.

Food For Thought and Board of Directors Meeting- Everyone Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here by noon on that Thursday to receive your Zoom link. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting.
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!
This meeting will start with our “Food for Thought” speaker series presentation! These 20-minute Ted Talk style speeches will take place at the beginning of each board meeting and highlight presenters from diverse and marginalized groups within the Frederick community. Our hope is to center different voices in order to learn about the joys, struggles, and experiences within Frederick and emphasizes our co-op principles of education and concern for community. Due to limited meeting time, there will be no Q&A but contact information and resources will be shared for follow up conversations.
This month’s Food for Thought speaker is Elizabeth Chung, founder and Director of the Asian American Center of Frederick, whose mission is to support immigrants with essential skills to be independent and successful contributors to the community. Under her leadership, AACF is a leading entity in addressing health disparities through partnership with collective impact. Her primary focus has been health equity through cultural competency and language access for the Limited English Proficiency population. She also served as a federal consultant on substance abuse prevention for the API community. Mrs. Chung’s most recent accomplishment is the development of the Community Health Worker Program in western Maryland, expanding public / community health workforce development to address health disparities for the most vulnerable populations in the community.
Mrs. Elizabeth Chung is a native of Hong Kong, China and immigrated to the United States since 1970. She has been a strong advocate for minority health for the past 50 years. Mrs. Chung completed her graduate study in public health from the Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and has dedicated her professional work to issues surrounding health equity

Natural Allergy Relief
2021-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us as we learn how to mitigate and soothe allergies, naturally!
Jamin Busick has worked in the Natural Products industry for 18 years, and with a homeopathic company called MediNatura for 15 years. He has received homeopathy training in Germany from the second-largest homeopathic company on Earth. Jamin loves teaching with the goal of making things easy to understand. You’ll feel much comfortable with how homeopathy works after this event.

Eat More & Reduce Your Waste-line [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
According to research conducted by Penn State, the average household disposes 31.9% of its food. With an annual cost of around $1,866 per family, that’s $240 billion thrown away in America each year. Plus, landfilling food costs a community money, wastes an immense amount of natural resources, and releases emissions that contribute to climate change. Annmarie Creamer from the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling will lead an online conversation about ways you can reduce your household’s impact. From hip apps, to simple meal plans, there are tools to help you use, not lose, your food. We’ll discuss kitchen tricks and shopping tips that are good for the environment – and your budget.

SOUL Street Black Owned Farmers Market
2021-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
SOUL Street has partnered up with Common Market Co-op to host a monthly Black-Owned Farmers Market – kicking off on June 16th!
There will be produce, grains, herbs and flowers from local Black Farmers as well as body products, jewelry, and other Black-Owned goods. The event will be every third Wednesday of each month, June-September.
Come join us in the 7th Street Common Market parking lot!

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
This month’s discussion will be centered around the book The Gay Agenda by Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham.
We hope you can join us whether or not you’ve read the book! Remember- you can get 10% off this book at Curious Iguana if you let them know you are purchasing for the Common Market Book Club!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Board Information Session [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-06 18:30 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Interested in running for the Common Market Board of Directors? Please join us for this virtual information session to learn about what it means to be on the Board and how you qualify.
All individuals interested in running must attend at least one information session.
Please RSVP below to receive your Zoom link to the event!
Visit the Board Candidate Info page for more information.

What is a Co-op?? Wellness Wednesdays with Moving Us Forward Inc. [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Common Market and Moving Us Forward Inc as we discuss all things cooperatives!
In this session we will discuss:

What is a Co-op??
The Common Market history and vision
Cooperative Principles
Our initiatives
Ownership (June is an Owner Appreciation Days “OAD” month!)
Our Departments
Ways to Save at the Co-op
Upcoming events and ways to get involved

There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
Please RSVP below for this free event to receive your Zoom link.

Food For Thought and Board of Directors Meeting- Everyone Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here by noon on that Thursday to receive your Zoom link. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting.
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!
This meeting will start with our “Food for Thought” speaker series presentation! These 20-minute Ted Talk style speeches will take place at the beginning of each board meeting and highlight presenters from diverse and marginalized groups within the Frederick community. Our hope is to center different voices in order to learn about the joys, struggles, and experiences within Frederick and emphasizes our co-op principles of education and concern for community. Due to limited meeting time, there will be no Q&A but contact information and resources will be shared for follow up conversations.
This month’s Food for Thought speakers are Clare Madrigal & Nina Carr, Co-chairs of the Community Services Committee of The Frederick Center. They will be talking about programs the Center offers and what it does in the Frederick community!

Herb Garden Tour and Tea Tasting at Fox Haven Farm [Offsite]
2021-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Fox Haven Farm, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson, MD, 21755, United States
Enjoy a tour of Fox Haven’s herb garden and learn about the plants that are ripe for a tea tasting. We’ll explore the stories and senses that fill the garden, then, harvest a few herbs to brew for a cup or two. As we enjoy the different flavors and aromas, we will discuss the energetics of the harvested plants so you can build an understanding of how the herbs are working in your body. This experience is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening or herbalism, seeking to engage on a sensory level.
Alecks Moss is a Frederick-local, tea maker, and energy intuitive. Following where the energy flowed, she founded Little Wild Herbs, an intuitive business and practice that savors the joy of personalized wellness by crafting intuitive herbal tea blends and handmade gifts for soul-aligned self-care. You may also recognize Alecks as a friendly face at Fox Haven, working as the Marketing and Events Director for the herb farm and learning center.
Ashley Hoffman is another Frederick County native, who brings her passion for this land, to her work at Fox Haven. She is an artist-focused in photography, mixed media, and fiber. Within her work, she creates a dialogue for important feminist and environmental issues. Ashley enjoys being part of the Fox Haven team, expressing her creativity in the artwork in Fox Haven’s posters and promotional materials for classes and events. Ashley is also an aspiring herbalist and Fox Haven has served as a community and environment for her to cultivate her interest in herbalism.

Board Information Session [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-30 18:30 - 19:30

Store Tour! [Free; RSVP]
2021-07-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-07-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2021-07-21 16:30 - 17:00, 2021-08-11 09:30 - 10:00, 2021-08-30 14:00 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Curious about the Common Market? Have new or special dietary needs? Join us for a 7th Street store tour to get the lay of the land and learn more about what the Common Market has to offer the Frederick Community!
Have a specific question? Email Libby at Ownerservices@commonmarket.coop to have your question addressed during the tour!

"Homesteading is a Spectrum" Series: Preserving Herbs
2021-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
We no longer live in a time where we can easily be totally self-sufficient, but we can be “practically” self-sufficient and sustainable. In this session we will learn the ins and outs of preserving herbs which will help prepare you to “practically” store herbs from any size herb garden or homestead!
This class will be held in the Community room at our Route 85 store! Please bring a mask to wear inside the room.

Loco For Local!
2021-07-17 11:30 - 14:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Come celebrate local goodness with us at both store locations!
There will be over 30 local vendors, live music, free samples, great deals, and much, much more!
RSVP below for a Route 85 or 7th street store tour!
We look forward to seeing you there!

SOUL Street Black Owned Farmers Market
2021-07-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
SOUL Street has partnered up with Common Market Co-op to host a monthly Black-Owned Farmers Market!
There will be produce, grains, herbs and flowers from local Black Farmers as well as body products, jewelry, and other Black-Owned goods. The event will be every third Wednesday of each month, June-September.
Come join us in the 7th Street Common Market parking lot!

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here by noon on that Thursday to receive your Zoom link. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting.
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!
This meeting will start with our “Food for Thought” speaker series presentation! These 20-minute Ted Talk style speeches will take place at the beginning of each board meeting and highlight presenters from diverse and marginalized groups within the Frederick community. Our hope is to center different voices in order to learn about the joys, struggles, and experiences within Frederick and emphasizes our co-op principles of education and concern for community. Due to limited meeting time, there will be no Q&A but contact information and resources will be shared for follow up conversations.
This month’s Food for Thought speaker is Shana Knight from SOUL Street!

Candidate Brook Lierman
2021-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Baltimore City Delegate Brooke Lierman is running for Maryland State Comptroller in June, 2022. She will be in the 7th St. Common Market Community Room to on July 23, 2021 outline her platform which includes concern for the environment, a push for healthy & vibrant communities, and advocacy for independent & local businesses. The community is invited to be active in the democratic process and hear what she and other local business leaders have to say.

"Homesteading is a Spectrum" Series: The Basics of Water Bath Canning
2021-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
We no longer live in a time where we can easily be totally self-sufficient, but we can be “practically” self-sufficient and sustainable. In this session we will learn the ins and outs of water bath canning which will help prepare you to “practically” preserve food from any size garden or homestead!
This class will be held in the Community room at our Route 85 store! Please bring a mask to wear inside the room.

Kombucha 101
2021-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Come join us in the 7th Street Community Room as we learn all about kombucha history and the science behind the brewing and fermenting process! This will be an in-depth, hands-on learning experience and there will be plenty of time for questions. We will make our own delicious kombucha infusion and you will take home all the necessary ingredients to keep fermenting your own kombucha! Space is limited, secure your spot soon!
Liz Dodson a.k.a The Kombucha Lady is a professional brew master based in Northern Frederick County. She has been making kombucha for 10 years, and since 2016 she has been producing kombucha commercially. She lives on her small farm in Rocky Ridge, MD where she grows many herbs and small fruits that are used in the Kombucha Lady brews. Liz specializes in hand-crafted, micro-brewed kombucha—just about as local as you can get!

Wellness Wednesday: Body/Mind/Spirit Support for Kids with Moving Us Forward Inc. [Virtual; Free; RSVP]
2021-08-25 19:00 - 20:30
In this session we will discuss:

Beneficial coping skills (positive self-talk, mindful scheduling, calming mental chatter, relaxation techniques, joyful movement)
Fostering connection and “belonging”
Benefits of movement and nature
Food to fuel success

There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
Please RSVP below for this free event to receive your Zoom link.

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-08-26 18:00 - 20:00
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here by noon on that Thursday to receive your Zoom link. Your Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting.
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!
This meeting will start with our “Food for Thought” speaker series presentation! These 20-minute Ted Talk style speeches will take place at the beginning of each board meeting and highlight presenters from diverse and marginalized groups within the Frederick community. Our hope is to center different voices in order to learn about the joys, struggles, and experiences within Frederick and emphasizes our co-op principles of education and concern for community. Due to limited meeting time, there will be no Q&A but contact information and resources will be shared for follow up conversations.
This month’s Food for Thought speaker is Sara Varga from Phoenix Recovery Academy!

Pressure Canning; Homesteading is a Spectrum Series
2021-09-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Looking to preserve low acidity produce or meat? Look no further than this pressure canning class with Don Ludke! Whether you’re a canning connoisseur or just getting started, this class will have something for you! Join us to learn the whos, whats, and whys of pressure canning and how it could benefit you, your pantry, and your meal time routine!
