Common Market

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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 | MD
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 | MD

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, 2021-09-15 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 | MD
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 | MD
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!

For the love of Paw Paws! [Offsite]
2021-09-11 14:00 - 15:30 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
America’s largest native fruit grows abundantly throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is easily cultivated in the home landscape for prime fruit harvests. Join edible landscape author and designer Michael Judd on a colorful and fruitful journey from seed to table. We will sample select cultivars, try homemade pawpaw ice cream, and tour the Judd’s pawpaw orchard and food forest. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and bring a water bottle if you’d like!
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.

7th Street One Year Anniversary Celebration!
2021-09-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
One year ago we were planning the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our second Common Market Co-op store on 7th street! Come celebrate our incredible team members, owners, customers, Board of Directors, community partners, and investors! Without you this wouldn’t have been possible!
Join us for cake from 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm along with music, demos, community partners, giveaways, and more! Vegan and gluten free cake options will be available!

Annual Meeting! [Online; RSVP]
2021-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Please join us as our Board addresses our community, meet our new Board member, be entered to win raffles including store gift cards, product baskets and more (Over $500 in giveaways!).
RSVP Below to receive your Zoom link! It will be sent to you the week of the meeting.

Freezing to Preserve Produce; Homesteading is a Spectrum Series
2021-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
In this class we will discuss the benefits of freezing to preserve summer produce, what items freeze most successfully, and why freezing produce could benefit you and your dinner routine. Whether you’re new to preserving produce or are a produce freezing pro, you’re sure to learn something in this class with Don Ludke!

Common Market Board Meeting [Virtual; RSVP]
2021-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 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. 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!

All Things Recycling Q&A! [Free; Online; RSVP]
2021-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
Sure, recycling conserves natural resources and is part of a green economy…but how does it really work? The recycling Doctor is in- so to speak! Join us as AnnMarie, who works for the Frederick County Division of Waste & Recycling, answers any and all recycling questions you may have.
This event is free, please RSVP below!
We look forward to “seeing you” there!
This class will take place over Zoom. You will receive the meeting link and any handouts the day before the class is scheduled to occur.
