Drive Through Trick or Treat at the Frederick Fairgrounds!
2021-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
The Common Market will be serving up some (not so) spooky treats at the Frederick Fairgrounds Drive through Trick or Treat! We hope you’ll come say hello!
Tickets are available by hourly timeslot. Get your tickets by clicking here!

Eat Better, Eat Together with Moving Us Forward Inc. and the Common Market [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
In this Wellness Wednesday session we will discuss:

Feeding mind, body, spirit at the Co-op
Meal planning and prepping from 1-many!
Cooking tips and tricks for kids
Budgeting at the Co-op
Benefits of Ownership
Ways to engage with your Co-op
Feeding your pet at the Common Market!

RSVP to receive your Zoom link!

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-10-28 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 presenter is Michael Hughes, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Frederick County Government! Long before what has now become “fashionable,” Michael Hughes, Frederick County’s first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, was instituting racial and social justice initiatives at several large community serving institutions, committing decades toward advancing equity and creating welcoming workplaces and communities.
Michael joined the Frederick County government in November 2020 as a credentialed diversity trainer who is certified in Diversity and Intercultural Competence from Wake Forest University, and is certified as a civil rights investigator. He has designed professional development courses for conferences, colleges, corporations, and community serving agencies.
His work in advancing social justice is not limited to racial equity training. During his 25 years of progressive advancement in higher education, Michael led Title IX policy design and program launches for multiple colleges to identify and remedy inequities around gender & gender identity; Led a cross-functional team in producing the 5-year web accessibility plan to make campus accessible to faculty and students that are differently abled; Designed and implemented a Restorative Justice model for student conduct efforts for a college that adjudicated over 500 student conduct cases each year. He has Chaired Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees at multiple institutions, provided the services of an Ombudsperson, and conducted numerous investigations of complaints of discrimination.
While focusing efforts upon the critical work of creating and leading institutional and systemic change, Michael expresses that he never wants to forget the real reason for pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. He maintains that the simple truth learned in his theological training to “Love people, and love the God who made them” keeps him grounded and connected to the “why” that drive his efforts as the County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer.
Upon accepting the enormous responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the County, Michael immediately began identifying and partnering with those that had been doing the work in the County, long before he relocated here from North Carolina this past November. These included leaders from community service and support agencies and the faith community; minority business owners; Frederick County Public School leaders & Higher Education administrators, and others.
Michael expresses his gratitude to have the opportunity to participate in this speaker series, and looks forward to future opportunities for partnership in the work of making Frederick County a more diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for all.

Grow your own Gourmet Mushrooms! [Offsite]
2021-11-07 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Compost Happens! [Free; Online; RSVP]
2021-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Did you know that the average American household wastes about a third of the food it purchases every year? Join us as we examine ways to put your trash can on a diet- even during the holiday season! We’ll learn about the benefits of composting and ways to prevent food waste. Composting is an easy DIY activity that makes a big impact on resource conservation in your local community, AND, helps reduce methane and carbon emissions that contribute to global climate change. We’ll show you how simple it is to compost at home, whether you live on a tiny urban lot or in the rural wide open. We’ll answer all your questions, offer tips for success, and ensure you can compost with confidence!
Additionally, if you see this in time, the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling will be selling compost bins throughout September. Miss the sale? Not to worry. In class we’ll discuss bins you can make or buy!

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-11-18 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 Aje Hill! Aje is the Founder and Executive Director of I Believe In Me Inc; a Frederick based nonprofit focused on the development and empowerment of urban youth between the ages of 6 and 16. The program offers young men and women an opportunity to obtain academic assistance, anger management, peer building skills, nutritional and hygiene guidance, as well as participate in outreach programs providing the youth with opportunities outside of their current socioeconomic status.
“Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift.”
At one point in his life, Aje would tell you getting caught was one of the biggest errors he ever made. Choosing the street life over becoming a contributing member to society, Aje found himself quickly addicted to the hustle; always wanting more. In 2009, Aje was arrested and faced a twenty year prison sentence; with all but eight years suspended, over a major drug distribution charge. While incarcerated, Aje realized he no longer had control over his life and admitted to himself that life had become unmanageable. Through the pain, the hurt he caused his family, and the loneliness he faced behind bars, Aje decided to do one of the hardest things in life; change. He decided to no longer be a menace to society and with strong family support, love of God, and many support groups; Aje opened a new chapter to his life and never looked back.
Aje passionately works to deter the youth of today from the same situations and consequences he once faced. Using his personal
experiences, Aje is able to expose the youth to the dangers associated with certain actions and the path those choices will take them on. It is his and the mission of I Believe In Me to inspire and challenge youth through physical and mental activities that foster self -respect and respect for the world around them.

Tapping for Health and Well-being
2021-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Do you sometimes feel stuck or have a difficult time getting through pain, discomfort, or stress? Learn what tapping is and how it serves as a healing tool for physical, emotional, and performance issues. In this class you will learn how to perform EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping on yourself or on loved ones to help restore calm and well-being. This class will provide another means to create healthier individuals without harmful drugs, while enhancing and empowering the mind and body.
This class will take place in our Rt 85 Community Room!
Dr. Mimi McLaughlin Galanis, founder of McLaughlin Family Chiropractic, is a practicing wellness expert in the Frederick area with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Mimi strives for each of her patients to reach their fullest innate potential through education toward optimum health and by helping the body use its inborn intelligence to heal itself.

Community Partner Holiday Market at 7th Street!
2021-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Shop local this holiday season! Join us and some of our local Community Partners who will be in the store selling their gift cards and wares. Support our local economy while shopping for unique gifts!

Community Partner Holiday Market at Rt 85!
2021-12-04 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Shop local this holiday season! Join us and some of our Community Partners who will be in the store selling their gift cards and wares. Support our local economy while shopping for unique gifts!

Investing for Good: How Can You Invest in Companies You Actually Like?
2021-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Did you know that you can invest in companies that are trying to make positive changes in the world – while also making money and building your nest egg? It’s possible, and it’s easier than you might think! This session will introduce you to the idea of investing “sustainably” and help you figure out what’s real, what might actually make money, and what strategies will best suit your values.
This class will be held in the Rt 85 Community Room or via Zoom and is free! Please RSVP below to reserve your spot.

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-12-16 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 Kathleen Prest, Foster Parent Licensing Coordinator and Case Manager for San Mar Treatment Foster Care.

Kathleen Prest is a licensed master level social worker, and has been working in the field of social work for almost 10 years. Kathleen received her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Shippensburg University, where she also helped advance a job skills program for high school students with disabilities. At this time, Kathleen is working at San Mar, Family and Community Services serving as the Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator for the Treatment Foster Care program. Kathleen’s goal in this role is to diversify the group of families within San Mar’s Foster Care network, and bring San Mar’s presence into Frederick County. In her free time Kathleen enjoys volunteering, kayaking, and playing board games with friends. Kathleen’s long term career goal is to gain more experience, and pursue an opportunity to teach social work courses at the college level.

Medical Advocacy and the Benefits of Small Lifestyle Changes [Free; Online; RSVP]
2021-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
In this class we will explore:

How to advocate for yourself or a family member in a medical setting (questions to ask, resources, etc.)
Potential benefits of small lifestyle changes (movement, food, connection, mindfulness, rest)
Healthy lifestyle choices as preventative “medicine”
Resources for different specialty diets

This class will be held online. Please RSVP below to receive your Zoom link!

Medicinal Mocktails! [Cancelled]
2022-01-13 18:30 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
We hope you can join us as we explore how to make non-alcoholic drinks with a medicinal twist! We’ll talk about the medicinal functions of herbs as we walk through some fun and tasty drinks everyone will enjoy!
Whether you’re interested in non-alcoholic drinks for “dry January,” you’re sober curious, or are living “happy, joyous, and free” you are sure to upgrade your beverage game in this class!
Grab your ticket below! Your Zoom link will be sent to you the week of the class!

Co-op Career Mixer!
2022-01-19 09:00 - 11:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join our team! Space is limited for on the spot interviews with our hiring team for multiple positions. Sign up for a spot and we’ll see you there! We want to get to know you and your goals to see if our opportunities match.
People make a co-op—from our owners, to our shoppers, to our community members, to our staff. We eagerly seek talented, upbeat, principled people to bring on board. If your interests are in good people and good food, then working at the Common Market might be for you. Learn about food, health, and co-ops, and join a team of like-minded people.
Sign-Up Here!

Demystify the Menstrual Cycle and Support Your Health [Online; Recorded]
2022-01-22 10:30 - 11:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Menstruation shouldn’t feel like a mystery! A menstruator’s reproductive health is closely tied to the state of their general health and to the delicate interplay of hormones that create all of changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. In this hour-long workshop, you’ll get an informative overview of the complete hormonal cycle, the specific hormones at work and what your menstrual cycle can tell you about your health. You’ll also learn some practical ways to help keep your hormones happy and running smoothly. Get ready to understand your health from a new and empowering perspective.
Students will receive a Zoom link via email. This class will be recorded and sent to those who sign-up so they can watch it again, or later!
Led by Sarah Kurtanich, Integrated Nutrition Health Coach & Fertility Awareness Method Educator.

Chalsa Tasting by Panibus, a flavor company
2022-01-22 14:00 - 18:30 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Taste Chalsa salsa, and meet the founder, at our Rt. 85 store between 2-4 PM, and at our 7th St. store between 4:30 – 6:30 PM – weather permitting!

Born out of a Jersey City kitchen not much larger than a walk in closet, Chalsa is a function of curiosity and creativity.
After spending one too many late nights in the lab i.e (kitchen) modifying the 1000th batch of my fresh roasted tomatillo salsa, I realized it wasn’t lacking flavor but meaning. I needed something that transcended the concept of salsa and conforming to my mantra of never following a recipe, it needed to embrace what made cooking so special to me. The inherent ability to draw from the cultural food palette to invent flavors that were universally consumed across a spectrum of dishes irrespective of cuisine.
Having an existing love for Indian food and culture, I was inspired by chutney, a staple meal compliment in Indian cuisine which already shared several of the ingredients with the salsa. Once infused with 7 peppers and 25 fresh ingredients including peaches & mangos, Chalsa was born. Versatile in use, delicious in taste, the mystique of Chalsa has driven me on a life pursuit to explore the global food landscape and create multidimensional culturally inspired flavors that could be applied to other product staples as well.
Ultimately, I realized that if you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.
-Tommy Penaherrera,
Founder, Pancibus

Grilled Cheese Please Food Truck @ Route 85!
2022-01-26 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
The Grilled Cheese Please food truck will be at our Route 85 store today from 11-2pm. Everyone welcome!
We hope to see you there. Indoor cafe seating is available!

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2022-01-27 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 Aaron Stephens, Special Projects Director with The Arc of Frederick County!
Aaron Stephens serves as the Special Projects Director with The Arc of Frederick County. He has worked with The Arc for more than 20 years. Aaron enjoys using creative habits to create enviable lives for people with developmental disabilities. Aaron has worked to support an author with autism to publish books, established inclusive college opportunities, and directs the day-to-day operation of The Arc’s employment supports. Aaron is currently collaborating with wonderful co-workers who have opened a coffee shop, large event space, and culinary training program to bring the community together at The Arc at Market Street.

Stone's Throw Hash Tasting!
2022-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Delicious hashes sourced from farms only a stone’s throw away! Found in Common Market’s freezer department, join us in a weekend sampling, meet the dynamic owner and hear his story.

The Garage Food Truck @ Rt. 85
2022-01-29 11:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Come sample some delicious local fare in the parking lot of Common Market’s Rt. 85 store, dine on our patio or in our café! We can’t decide between the BLT and the Greet Salad! Yum!

Maka Tasting
2022-02-04 10:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
MāKā® superfood drinks are a delicious combination of wheatgrass, herbal tea, and fruit juices. Lightly carbonated and +Energized+ by yerba mate and guayusa.
Our drinks are nutritionally equivalent to 8 one-ounce shots of wheatgrass.
MāKā® is USDA organic certified, non-GMO, gluten free (<5 ppm), and vegan.
MāKā® is a Māori term for being active. MāKā® supports your active lifestyle & provides a palate pleasing experience.

Stone's Throw Hash Tasting
2022-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Three Daughters Food Truck!
2022-02-09 11:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Greek & Mediterranean Specialties!
https://www.facebook.com/Three-Daughters-Food-Truck-100875725209863/

Catoctin Coffee Company Tasting
2022-02-09 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Located in the beautiful foothills of Lovettsville, VA, Catoctin Coffee Company is a family run small-batch roaster of the world’s finest specialty coffee beans. Our goal is to create for you the ultimate coffee experience. Since 2011, we have worked only with ultra-responsible providers of superb, sustainable, ethically sourced coffee beans. Then we roast only enough to fulfill daily orders. Try samples of these delicious brews today!

Green Skies: How to Fight Climate Change while Saving for Retirement [Free; Online; RSVP]
2022-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Many of us are personally concerned about climate change. And many of us invest for retirement. Investment companies want you to believe that your retirement accounts are making a difference on the climate change front, but are they really? The answer is a resounding “maybe” – IF you know what to look for.
Join us for this virtual event to talk about what is real and what is “greenwashing” when investing to improve climate change, and to find out what you can do to make a real difference.
This event is free, please RSVP below! You will receive your Zoom link the week of the class.

Health Ade Tasting
2022-02-12 15:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Health-Ade kombucha was founded in 2012 by a husband, a wife, and best friend in a true farmer’s market start-up story. Try this low-sugar, high probiotic, gut wellness beverage in store today!

Beekeeping 101
2022-02-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Common Market 7th Street Location, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
So! You’ve decided you’ll become a beekeeper, or you want a better understanding of honey bees! Natural Beekeeping 101 will afford attendees a sufficient grasp of the basic tenets of beekeeping. All ages welcome.
We hope you can join us as we learn about honey bee biology, honey bee gear, honey bee management, care, and so much more! Tastings of various bee products will also be available!
This class will be led by Josh of Sol Nectar Farm. You can check out their website here!

Celebrating Black Owned Businesses Market!
2022-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
In honor of Black History Month we want to celebrate some of the Black Owned Businesses that keep our community strong!
We hope you can join us between 4 and 7pm to celebrate these great chefs, makers, and bakers!!

Food for Thought and Board of Directors Meeting; Everyone Welcome! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2022-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 Hongwei Xu, Site Director of Partners In Care, Maryland!

Maka Tasting
2022-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
