Common Market

Summer Clothing Swap!
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Refresh Your Wardrobe | Reduce Waste | Build Community
Bring gently used clothing, shoes, or accessories.Take home items you love. No money exchanged.
All sizes, genders, and styles welcome.Remaining items will be donated to a local organization.
How It Works:

Bring clean, wearable items
Drop off your clothes
Browse and take what you love!

This event is about sharing, connection and sustainability! Come connect with your community while making space in your closet.

Gentle Movement Yoga at Route 85 (All Levels) [FREE]
2025-08-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
This class is open to all levels and is designed for students who wish to experience the benefits of gentle movement through the physical (anatomical) body. Approaching each pose with ease to build mobility, stability, and strength. With mindfulness and awareness the teacher creates space for fluid movement while offering thoughtful modifications, allowing everyone to access and enjoy the benefits of yoga within a community.
While the first breath happens naturally at birth, this gift deserves to be nurtured. The practice also includes simple breathwork exercises that benefit both body and mind. This Gentle Movement Yoga class with breath awareness offers students tools to carry into daily life and practice in the comfort of their own time and space.
Teacher Credentials:
Maria Ortiz is a lifelong yoga practitioner; she embraces the benefits of Yoga Gentle Movement and Breath Awareness.

Yogamour 240 – Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Social Justice, and Leadership Training, Frederick, MD. (RYT200)
Aham Yoga 30-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training – Certificate (Breath)
Yoga Alliance Registered (RYS200)

As this offering is free to the community, we kindly request that if you are unable to attend, please inform us at your earliest convenience. This will allow us to offer the spot to others who can benefit from the program. We deeply value the opportunity to provide accessible and inclusive programming, and your timely communication supports us in maintaining this commitment.

Collage & Company!
2025-08-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for a chill evening of creativity, conversation, and community! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this is the perfect low-pressure space to cut, paste, and express yourself. We’ll have a mix of old magazines, newspapers, art supplies, and good vibes—just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two).
Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Tea, snacks, and tunes provided. Everyone welcome—no experience necessary!

Board Candidate Applications Due!
2025-08-15 | MD
🌟 LAST CALL for Community Changemakers! 🌟Do you believe in the power of local food, strong community, and cooperative values? This is your final opportunity to bring your passion to the table—literally!
We’re looking for inspired, community-rooted individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of your favorite local co-op.
📣 Applications are due August 15th at 11:59PM—don’t miss your chance to lead!
👉 [Submit Your Board Application Now]

Sweet Balance: Blood Sugar Friendly Snacks & Desserts
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Looking to learn new ways to make healthy and delicious snacks and desserts? Want to try out a blood sugar friendly food demo? Come join Cara Dodson, founder of Cara Dodson Wellness, for a tasty cooking endeavor! You’ll learn the secret tips and tricks in how to support your blood sugar using food while eating a nourishing, nutrient-dense snack and dessert! Cara will provide a snack and dessert cooking demo which the group will eat together afterward. Participants will get to know each other and have the opportunity to swap favorite blood sugar friendly recipes. While we eat, Cara will also answer any blood sugar questions and provide a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner’s insight on ingredient swaps, add-ins, or things that should be avoided to support one’s overall blood sugar in recipes. Participants will get access to both snack and dessert recipes to make at home! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, expand your cooking repertoire, and get healthy at the same time!

Transit Treat: Learn to Ride with Ease!
2025-08-27 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.
Lemonade and cookies provided! 🙂

Holistic Well-Being Yoga [Donation Based]
2025-08-29 09:00 - 10:15 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This class invites students to explore gentle movement and mindful breathing while fostering awareness of body and mind. Guided through soft, intentional asanas, and modifications for all levels, the practice offers space for stretching, relaxation, and self-discovery through each asana or posture.
Like mindful eating and the tending to a garden, each posture in this yoga class becomes and act of nourishment, it encourages presence with each movement nourishing the body and mind as we cultivate inner balance each posture supports holistic wellbeing. Through accessible postures, participants strengthen, restore balance, and reconnect with holistic rhythms that support health, harmony, and resilience both on and off the mat.
Donation Based:
Funds raised will go towards supporting Yogamour’s Garden of Natural Wellness, a community spaced dedicated to mindful eating, gardening and holistic well-being.
Danica, a certified yoga instructor, discovered solace in embracing deep breaths, and mastering the art of letting go. Danica began her yoga practice in 2008. After the first breathing exercise, she realized that she found a sense of peace, calm and self-acceptance that she had never experienced before. It became her mission to share this feeling and experience with as many people as possible. For over fifteen years, Danica has studied yoga, meditation, breath work, Kundalini, and many other wellness practices. Danica leads Yoga and Mindful Classes at Yogamour Healing Arts Center in Frederick, MD. While continuing to follow her passion, she founded, and is the Executive Director of Each 1 Teach 1, Inc. a local non-profit organization. The Mission is to “help youth identify their emotions and effectively communicate their needs. She leads class with youth and families through her organization as well as with various partnerships and collaborations.

Board of Directors Election Begins!
2025-09-01 | MD
Dear Common Market Member-Owners,
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Board Election will officially run from 8 AM on Monday, September 1st through Tuesday, September 30th 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 30 at 11:59 PM!
We are excited for our annual Ownerfest this year on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 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
Alison Wexler, Toby Schermerhorn, Julie Richards, Alecks Moss, Nina Carr, Kai Hagen, Armando Martinez

Art Time with Mr. T!!!
2025-09-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Youth joining Mr. T for Art Time will begin by exploring the produce section of the store, where they’ll work together to select three different fruits. Inspired by their picks, our young artists will then create expressive masterpieces incorporating all three fruits. As they paint, they’ll learn fun facts about their chosen fruits and enjoy tasting them, too! The activity will wrap up with a show-and-tell for the group and parents. Come join us and create deliciously inspired works of art!
Taurean Washington is a professional visual artist living in Frederick, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from Hood College. In addition to teaching and running art programs, he is an exhibiting visual artist in the DC/MD/VA region with both solo and group shows. In addition, he is an author and comic book artist with his books in local bookstores such as Curious Iguana. As a 10 plus year long Child Care Professional, he believes art is a vehicle to encourage children to find their voice and be confident in who they are as a person.
Open to ages 5 – 14.

Build Your Own Bouquet with Flourish Flowers!
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us to learn the basics of bouquet making—how to choose, arrange, and care for fresh flowers—while exploring simple design principles that bring your arrangements to life. All the gorgeous, fresh flowers are from local growers, so every stem supports our community and the environment. Each participant will leave with a stunning bouquet in a mason jar and the skills to make more at home. No experience needed—just a love for flowers!
Tara Gettig, owner of Flourish Flowers, grows cut flowers in western Frederick County. Her flowers are available through seasonal pop-ups and a CSA (subscription) program, with the Common Market as a pick-up location. Tara is committed to sustainable agriculture and operates on a small-scale, low-til model, which is good for the soil and the flowers. Tara has a background in natural resources and is so grateful to continue to do work that focuses on sustainability and sharing the beauty of nature. In addition to serving customers, Flourish Flowers is rooted in community care—sharing the joy of fresh flowers with Faith House and several long-term care facilities. With every bouquet, Tara hopes to cultivate connection, sustainability, and a celebration of local agriculture.

How to Eat Local Year Round: Intro to Canning
2025-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Learn how to preserve fresh, local produce all year round by mastering the art of canning! In this demo, you’ll discover the fundamentals of water bath canning while making a recipe or two based on what is in season at the time. We’ll cover everything from selecting the best ingredients to understanding food safety guidelines and achieving the perfect crispness in every jar so you gain the confidence to can your favorite summer fruits and vegetables for enjoyment all year long. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to start preserving your own seasonal bounty at home.
What You’ll Get:

A beautifully designed handout booklet, featuring:

Step-by-step instructions on the canning process
A guide to essential canning tools and safety practices
Katie’s tried and true canning recipes
Tips for sourcing the best local produce
Resources for canning supplies and storage best practices

A laminated or printed recipe card to take home
Up-close demo experience watching water bath canning techniques
Expert tips on food preservation and troubleshooting common issues
A relaxed, interactive learning environment with fellow food enthusiasts
The option to purchase beautifully designed labels for your jars

Spaces are limited to only 15 participants to ensure an intimate and educational experience.

5th Anniversary Celebration Demos
2025-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us as we celebrate 5 amazing years at our 7th St. location!

We’re so grateful for our amazing customers who’ve made this journey possible. To say thank you, we’re serving up delicious demos and free samples you won’t want to miss. 🎉Come celebrate with us — this milestone is yours, too! 🥳

Meet the Candidates!
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Come meet the passionate, service-driven Co-op Owners running for the Common Market’s Board of Directors!

Join us for an in-person info session to get to know the candidates who are ready to lead our Co-op forward with care and vision.
Tuesday, September 16th📍 7th Street Store🕓 4–5 PM (during our 5th Anniversary Celebration!)
Stop by to hear their stories, ask questions, and learn more about the future of our Co-op community!

LIVE MUSIC: Howling at the Earth + Mocktail Hour!
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for an evening of live music as Wayne Snow brings Howling at the Earth to the Co-op. With rich vocals and epic acoustics, Wayne’s music offers a powerful blend of storytelling and soul. Enjoy the performance in a relaxed, café-style setting with a free handcrafted mocktail in hand. Come connect, unwind and enjoy the good vibes!

Holistic Well-Being Yoga [Donation Based]
2025-09-19 09:00 - 10:15 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This class invites students to explore gentle movement and mindful breathing while fostering awareness of body and mind. Guided through soft, intentional asanas, and modifications for all levels, the practice offers space for stretching, relaxation, and self-discovery through each asana or posture.
Like mindful eating and the tending to a garden, each posture in this yoga class becomes and act of nourishment, it encourages presence with each movement nourishing the body and mind as we cultivate inner balance each posture supports holistic wellbeing. Through accessible postures, participants strengthen, restore balance, and reconnect with holistic rhythms that support health, harmony, and resilience both on and off the mat.
Donation Based:
Funds raised will go towards supporting Yogamour’s Garden of Natural Wellness, a community spaced dedicated to mindful eating, gardening and holistic well-being.
Teacher Credentials:
Maria Ortiz is a lifelong yoga practitioner; she embraces the benefits of Yoga Gentle Movement and Breath Awareness.

Yogamour 240 – Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Social Justice, and Leadership Training, Frederick, MD. (RYT200)
Aham Yoga 30-Hour Pranayama Teacher Training – Certificate (Breath)
Yoga Alliance Registered (RYS200)

Downsizing Simplified: Living Smaller and Loving It! [FREE]
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Overwhelmed by stuff? And the work it takes to maintain it? This course will provide a jumping off point to living smaller and will cover all the major steps of the downsizing process. Expect group discussions addressing the challenges of sorting and parting with sentimental items. This discussion will bring clarity to the variety of steps and time involved in downsizing a household. Live in comfort; not clutter!
Stacy Reno has been a real estate agent and helping her clients Downsize for the past 10 years here in Frederick County. She realizes the journey of downsizing can feel overwhelming and you might not know where to start. As a dedicated instructor for Downsizing and “Living Smaller” within the IRL program at Frederick Community College, Stacy’s primary focus is to ease this transition for you. She’ll help you learn to navigate the planning and sorting process, providing you with abundant resources and guidance, so your transition to a clutter-free life will be a stress-free experience.

Holistic Well-Being Yoga [Donation Based]
2025-09-26 09:00 - 10:15 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

LAST DAY TO VOTE in Board of Directors Election!
2025-09-30 | MD
FINAL VOTES ARE DUE SEPT. 30th no later than 11:59PM!

Art Time with Mr. T!!!
2025-10-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Young artists will explore their creativity through hands-on projects based on engaging prompts—all while enjoying tasty, healthy snacks!
This October, your child will become the author and illustrator of their very own superhero comic book! Together, the group will create and publish a collaborative comic, with each child contributing their own superhero story.
To complete the book, we’ll need a little help from parents to create an “About Me” section for each young artist.
Published copies will be ready by the November session—don’t miss it!
Please sign up for both October and November to receive your child’s group-published comic book.
Open to ages 5 – 14.

Plant Trees with Streamlink!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Daughters of Charity, 16840 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 21727, United States
Join Streamlink Education for a hands-on opportunity to help reforest Frederick County! Stream Link Education has several tree flagging and planting volunteer opportunities this Fall that you don’t want to miss out on! Click here to sign-up!

In-Store Charcuterie Demo & Giveaway!
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for an in-store charcuterie demo and giveaway valued at $100! Learn new tips and tricks for creating the perfect charcuterie board, meet our General Manager Roman, and enter for a chance to win a gourmet charcuterie bundle. Don’t miss this delicious and fun giveaway!!!

How to Eat Local Year Round: Make Your Own Healing Appalachian Fire Cider [CANCELLED]
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This workshop has been cancelled, potential reschedule is in progress.

Homeopathy for Health and Wellness [FREE]
2025-10-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Come learn about homeopathic remedies in a class sponsored by Boiron, world leader in homeopathic medicine. This class will provide an introduction to homeopathy, including homeopathy’s intriguing Principle of Similars, a core concept of homeopathy known as “like cures like.” Learn what to have on hand to take quick action at the first sign of symptom as your family heads into cough, cold and flu season, or to soothe digestive discomfort, or to relieve everyday muscle pain, stiffness, swelling from injuries and bruises. Trusted by families for 200 years, homeopathic OTCs are known for their safety due to being made from high dilutions of simple natural ingredients. Samples will be provided for attendees.
(Disclaimer: general overview of subject matter, no personal consultations will be offered.)
This 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.

Ownerfest 2025!
2025-10-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for Ownerfest, our annual celebration dedicated to our incredible Owners! 🎈
At the Common Market, our Owners play a pivotal role, and we’re thrilled to honor them each year. Ownerfest is your chance to experience the excitement firsthand! This family-friendly event is open to everyone, offering a fantastic opportunity for those interested in ownership to learn more.
🍽️ Indulge in a delicious meal prepared by our talented cafe staff
🍰 Sample tasty treats from our amazing local vendors
🎶 Enjoy live music entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage in fun activities for kids
🎁 Don’t miss out on exciting giveaways and more surprises
Come join the festivities and discover what being an Owner at the Common Market is all about. See you there! 🎊
