Common Market

How to Eat Local Year Round: Heal Your Gut with Fermented Foods – Make Your Own Sauerkraut & Kimchi
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Fermented foods are rich in probiotics, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and overall wellness. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to ferment cabbage into traditional sauerkraut and spicy Korean-inspired kimchi using seasonal, locally grown vegetables.
We’ll walk through the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation, the cultural traditions behind these recipes, and how to safely ferment at home. You’ll leave with two jars of your own handcrafted ferments, plus the tools and confidence to keep your fermentation journey going.
What You’ll Get:

✅ A hands-on fermentation session with guided instruction
✅ One jar of sauerkraut + one jar of kimchi to take home
✅ A printed fermentation guide + digital recipe cards
✅ Tips for caring for your ferments and maximizing gut health benefits
✅ Optional custom labels for your jars

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

Gentle Yoga Flow
2025-12-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-29 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This all-levels gentle yoga flow class is offered to build strength and stability while bringing stillness to the mind, supporting an inward connection and gentle release from external demands. With mindfulness, self-awareness, and inclusivity, the teacher encourages fluid movement and poses 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 inserts simple breathwork awareness that benefit both body and mind. Students will master tools to carry into daily life and practice in the comfort of their own time and space.
Maria D. is a lifelong yoga practitioner; she embraces the benefits of a Gentle Flow Yoga practice and Breath Awareness.

A 240 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Social Justice, and Leadership Training from Yogamour Frederick, MD. (RYT200).
Pranayama Teacher Training, Aham Yoga, 30-Hour Pranayama Certificate
Yoga Alliance Registered (RSY200)

Holiday Samplings!
2025-12-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Visit either Common Market location on December 17 & 20 for a Holiday Sampling featuring unique and seasonal items from each department!
Happy Holidays from the Common Market Co-op!
927 W. 7th Street
5728 Buckeystown Pike

Holiday Cookie Swap at the Co-op! [RSVP REQUIRED]
2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for a new community tradition—our annual Cookie Swap! Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies and leave with a beautiful assortment crafted by your fellow co-op members and neighbors.
How it works:• RSVP is required to participate.• Please bring minimum 20 homemade cookies to contribute to the swap.• You’ll get to take home a festive variety of cookies in exchange!• Optional: Bring recipe cards to share with fellow bakers.• Milk and eggnog will be provided to enjoy during the event!
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying something new this year, this is a fun and delicious way to share holiday joy.
Food Safety Disclaimer:Please note that all cookies in the swap are homemade and prepared off-site. The Co-op is not responsible for the safety, allergen information, or ingredient handling practices of items contributed by participants. Please consume at your own discretion and comfort level.

Decadent & Dairy-Free: No-Bake Holiday Cheesecakes
2025-12-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join Education Coordinator Amanda Robinson for a delicious and decadent demo!
Discover how simple and satisfying plant-based baking can be. In this demo, you’ll learn to make a cashew and coconut based dairy-free cheesecake using wholesome ingredients found at the Co-op. Taste a generous sample, take home the recipe, and get inspired to create your own plant-based desserts at home!
The recipe is Gluten Free, Refined Sugar-Free and Dairy Free.

6-Week American Sign Language Class at Route 85 (Jan 5 - Feb 9)
2026-01-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Always taught by Deaf instructors, Maryland Deaf Community Centers ASL classes are fun, low-stress, and supportive! For first time signers!
Sign-up here!

6-Week American Sign Language Class at 7th Street (Jan 6 - Feb 10)
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Dry January Mocktail Demo at BOTH STORES!
2026-01-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Stop by either of our locations for a live mocktail demos from our favorite vendors, try some of our favorite non-alcoholic drinks, then shop the areas largest selection! Whether you’re practicing Dry January or just looking to try some tasty beverages, it’s the perfect way to kick off 2026.

Winter Clothing Swap!
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for another 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. Please do not bring clothing with rips, stains or pet hair.
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.
*Due to limited space please bring maximum two bags of clothing. Leftover clothing will be donated to the Frederick Rescue Mission.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Dancing with Grief: Herbal Support for Tough Times
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join Educator and Herbalist Iris Kirsch for a talk on living vibrantly in challenging times. We will explore the art of digesting difficult experiences and setting and holding boundaries. We will also learn how to easily incorporate safe, simple, abundant herbs into our lives to increase our resilience and support our nervous systems. Attendees will gain an understanding of the functions of nervine and adaptogenic herbs, the connection between digestion and health, and the power of moving into, rather than away from, difficult emotions.

Iris Kirsch, M. Ed. is a healer, educator, mother, adventurer, punk rocker and herb farmer. She has been talking to plants for 44 years and studying how to heal people with them for over 20. With roots in the Wise Woman Tradition and Ayurveda, Iris and her family run a farm-based Apothecary in Berkeley Springs, WV where they craft healing potions from medicinal herbs they grow, offer holistic health consultations, and embrace chaos.
If you would like to attend this class but are experiencing financial hardship please email arobinson@commonmarket.coop to be added onto the roster.

Mini-Change Makers - MLK Day of Service
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
We invite you to celebrate MLK Day of Service with Mini Changemakers on Monday, January 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the 7th Street Common Market. We’ll be serving our neighbors who live in local assisted living homes by making Valentine’s Day crafts and cards to brighten their winter months.
Our crafts are geared toward kids ages 3 through elementary school, but the whole family is welcome. Caregivers are required to stay with their children during this event. Stop by anytime between 1-2 p.m. to participate.
We would appreciate your RSVP here to ensure we have supplies for everyone.
As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” MLK Day is the only federal holiday that is a day of service, a day ON rather than a day OFF.
We would love to honor Dr. King’s legacy of service with your family as we teach our youngest community members that they can make a difference for others. Feel free to invite anyone you think may be interested, and please reach out with any questions.

Gentle Yoga Flow
2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This all-levels gentle yoga flow class is offered to build strength and stability while bringing stillness to the mind, supporting an inward connection and gentle release from external demands. With mindfulness, self-awareness, and inclusivity, the teacher encourages fluid movement and poses 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 inserts simple breathwork awareness that benefit both body and mind. Students will master tools to carry into daily life and practice in the comfort of their own time and space.
Maria D. is a lifelong yoga practitioner; she embraces the benefits of a Gentle Flow Yoga practice and Breath Awareness.

A 240 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Social Justice, and Leadership Training from Yogamour Frederick, MD. (RYT200).
Pranayama Teacher Training, Aham Yoga, 30-Hour Pranayama Certificate
Yoga Alliance Registered (RSY200)

This class if free for community however donations are welcome to support Yogamour’s Community Garden.

Family Yoga at Route 85!
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
All-Levels Yoga
Families & kids welcome
Registration required
Donations directly support programs for youth and families. When you register, you’re joining a social-emotional learning community dedicated to supporting kids, families, and the wider community.
Come move, breathe, and connect together.
Looking for more classes, tools, and social-emotional resources? Visit our website to learn more.
Register to join us.

Big Game and Valentine's Demo!
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for an in-store sampling that will help you tackle TWO festive February celebrations:
Big Game Day and Valentine’s Day! 🏈💝
On Saturday, February 7th from 12 – 3PM at both store locations, sample delicious delicacies from our bakery, meat
department, produce department and more (including a live oyster shucking demo *at our 7th Street store only)!

Community Mural & Prints!
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join local artist Yemi and his students Saturday, February 7th from 12 – 3 PM as they paint the final touches on our Common Market 7th St. Community Mural.
Yemi will be signing a limited number of prints and will be available for questions and conversation!
Additional merchandise will be available for sale in the future.

From the Heart: DIY Valentine Cards & Magnets [FREE]
2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for a joyful afternoon of crafting Valentine’s Day cards and magnets with your co-op community! Bring your own supplies or use the materials we’ll have on hand.
Enjoy complimentary popcorn and chocolate, and sip on refreshing beverages while you create something heartfelt for someone you love.
Materials provided: cardstock, magazines for collaging, glue, scissors, magnets, paint, paintbrushes, and more.
All ages and skill levels are welcome—come create, connect, and share the love!

Ride FREE - Fall in Love with Transit
2026-02-11 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.
We will start with cookies and refreshments in the Community Room next to our Cafe!

Kids Kombucha Camp!
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
In this workshop your kids will learn kombucha making basics, some interesting history about kombucha, and the science behind fermentation. They will also learn why kombucha is a healthy alternative to juice or soda in a fun and hands-on way. We will make kombucha to take home and enjoy a rootbeer kombucha float in class.
Parents are required to be present with their children for the duration of the class.
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!
Dear Parent,
Just a few things to know before signing up for the Kids Kombucha Camp from the Kombucha Lady:

Our kombucha is low in sugar and passes Health Dept regs, yet-Kombucha is a fermented drink and does contain trace amounts of alcohol.
We will be making rootbeer kombucha floats in this class with non-dairy ice cream, but this will contain sugar. The brew for the “rootbeer” kombucha is made with Tulsi and Rooibos teas and does not contain caffeine.

You can also email me with questions @ jeffandlizdodson@gmail.com
I love teaching and I love kids,
Liz Dodson
The Kombucha lady and Gramma to 6 kombucha drinking grandkiddos

Everyday Foods and Herbs for Heart Health [FREE]
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Learn how culinary favorites like garlic, cinnamon, and chocolate can support heart and cardiovascular health. We will explore ways to safely include these popular herbs in our diets, and enjoy a sampling of heart-healthy foods.
Joi Foss Vogin is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the University of Maryland Extension in Frederick County, MD. She is a licensed Nutritionist and Clinical Herbalist with over 25 years of experience in nutrition, food safety and herbal medicine. Joi’s areas of interest include the prevention of diabetes, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases through whole foods nutrition, cooking as self-care, and healthy living behaviors. She is a native plant and herbal enthusiast and teaches the importance of safe and sustainable herb use, growth, and harvesting practices.
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.

Versatile Plant-Based Sauces In-Store Demo and RAFFLE GIVEAWAY
2026-02-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us to explore the art of creating flavorful, rich plant-based sauces that can elevate just about any meal!
From bright and smoky Spanish romesco to creamy cashew cheese sauce, these versatile, nutrient-packed recipes are perfect for drizzling over veggies, stirring into pastas, topping sandwiches, or adding excitement to your everyday cooking.
Amanda our education coordinator will be preparing these sauces in-store, sharing tips, ingredient insights, and simple techniques you can use at home. Whether you’re plant-based, curious, or simply love discovering new ways to add flavor to your meals, this demo is for you!
Be sure to stop by our table to:• Sample the sauces• Pick up a free recipe card to try them yourself• Enter to win a Make-Your-Own Sauce Basket, filled with co-op ingredients to get you started
Come taste, learn, and get inspired—right here at your community-owned co-op!

Mobilize Climate Summit February 27th - 28th
2026-02-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Mobilize Frederick is eagerly looking forward to our 4th annual Climate Summit, co-sponsored by Hood College, on February 27-28, 2026. This year’s theme, “Local Solutions to Global Challenges” underscores the potential of collective action in addressing the climate crisis. Come learn about climate solutions that you can use to make a difference!
This year’s summit will feature:

3 keynote addresses
Small group workshops on native landscaping, climate-conscious decision-making, and more
2 panel presentations
Student activities and more information about Mobilize Frederick’s Green Schools program
Networking opportunities with more than 400 attendees, including elected officials, business owners, educators, residents, and community leaders
Exhibitor Hall filled with 50 nonprofits, local businesses, and government agencies

One-day tickets cost $30, and two-day tickets are $50. We also have a pay-what-you-can option for folks who would like to attend but have barriers to afford the full ticket price. REGISTER HERE!
All students (including college) receive free admission to the Climate Summit.
An optional boxed lunch is available for purchase for $25 each, but attendees also have the option to pack their own lunch or visit nearby restaurants. The closest restaurants are a 15-20 minute walk from the Hood College campus.

Cold Process Soap Making! (for a cause) @ Route 85
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
This cold process soap making demonstration introduces participants to the fundamentals of traditional soap crafting, beginning with thoughtful ingredient selection. We will explain the role of different oils and butters and how lye and water initiate saponification, the chemical process that turns these raw materials into soap. Emphasis is placed on choosing ingredients that balance skin feel, cleansing ability, and longevity, as well as on using fragrances and colorants responsibly to create a product that is both appealing and suitable for a wide range of users.
The demonstration also highlights key differences between cold process soap and modern surfactant-based bars. Unlike surfactant bars, which rely on synthetic detergents and are often pH-balanced to be closer to skin, cold process soap is made from simple ingredients and retains naturally occurring glycerin, contributing to its moisturizing qualities. While each type has its place, cold process soap is valued for its traditional method and customizable formulations. The batch created during this demonstration has a special purpose: once cured, the soap will be donated to Advocates for Homeless Families, supporting their work by providing a practical, handmade item that promotes dignity, hygiene, and care within the community.
Your ticket includes a free bar of Goose Ridge Soaps bar soap ($7.25 retail value), a 15% off coupon towards a hands on soap making workshop, handout of instructions and resources for soap making, AND $5 from every ticket goes to Project Lather. Learn more about Project Lather.

Pilates Basics and Beyond
2026-03-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Curious about Pilates—but not sure where to start? This class is a welcoming introduction to what all the buzz is about. Pilates is a smart, effective way to strengthen your entire body while improving posture, balance, and core strength. Every movement works multiple muscles at once, helping you feel more aligned, supported, and confident in how you move—both in and out of class. It’s no wonder Pilates is trusted by dancers, athletes, and physical therapists alike.
Join this Pilates Mat class taught by Rebecca, who has over 22 years of experience teaching classical Pilates. Rebecca specializes in helping women move better as they age, with a focus on postural alignment, correcting muscular imbalances, and building a strong, responsive core (your “Powerhouse”). You’ll be guided with care and clarity, making this class ideal whether you’re new to Pilates or returning after time away. Expect to leave feeling taller, stronger, and more connected to your body. 💛

Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop! [OFFSITE]
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms outdoors in your landscape than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own landscape – no growing experience needed!

In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate logs with shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and wine cap mushrooms on wood chips. 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 regenerate your landscape.
The best part is the hands-on experience of inoculating a mushroom log that you get to take home! During the workshop participants will also get to explore the diverse edible landscapes and food forests at the Judd Homestead, gaining inspiration from a living example of ecological design. To round out the experience attendees will be invited into the Judd’s circular strawbale home to learn about natural building.
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.
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.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for three 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.
**Long Creek Nursery Plant pick-ups available after workshop**
**These workshops sell out fast, if you would like to be put on a waitlist please email arobinson@commonmarket.coop
