Common Market

Song Circle!
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for a Song Circle hosted by David Koronet in our Route 85 Community Room from 3pm-5pm! Please bring sheet music if you would like to lead everyone in a song.
Moving forward, Song Circles will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 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!

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
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.

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!

Frederick Ukulele Jam!
2024-12-07 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 on the first Saturday of each month! 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

Winter Clothing Swap!
2024-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for our Winter Clothing Swap, refresh your wardrobe while promoting eco-friendly practices!
Here’s how it works:
1. Bring Your Items: Sort through your closet and bring clean, gently worn clothing and accessories, including shoes in good condition.
2. Swap and Discover: Browse through the items brought by fellow community members and take as many articles of clothing as you like!
By participating, you’ll make a positive impact on the environment while connecting with your neighbors. Let’s come together to share, reuse, and celebrate our community’s commitment to sustainability.
Any leftover clothing will be donated to the Frederick Rescue Mission.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Natural Relief: Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies
2024-12-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for an insightful presentation, “Natural Relief: Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies,” hosted by Martina Gallagher, D.Hom, a professional homeopathic practitioner trained at the prestigious Los Angeles School of Homeopathy.
In this engaging session, you’ll discover the gentle and effective world of homeopathic remedies for managing cold and flu symptoms. Learn how homeopathy offers relief from discomfort without the side effects often associated with conventional medications. We’ll explore:

The fundamental principles of homeopathy.
Common remedies for various cold and flu symptoms.
The individualized approach that makes homeopathy a powerful tool for holistic healing.

Empower yourself and your family with natural options to manage seasonal illnesses, promote faster recovery, and support overall well-being. Whether you’re new to homeopathy or already familiar with its benefits, this presentation will provide valuable insights to enhance your journey toward natural, holistic healthcare.

Holiday Food Tastings
2024-12-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | MD
Join us December 18th and 20th from 12 – 3pm for food tastings and demos at both store locations! Sample snacks, desserts, fresh meats and more; everything you need for the perfect holiday gathering.
