Common Market

Frederick Ukulele Jam!
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, 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

Mini Changemakers! [5-Week Program] (Ages 3-5)
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:30 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Mini Changemakers is an interactive child & caregiver class that sparks kids’ natural desire to contribute, through stories, songs, and hands-on service activities that actually support local non-profits. Each week, the class will explore a new theme with age-appropriate projects and play that help preschoolers understand what it means to give back.
Join Mini Changemakers for a free 5-week series this November for kids ages 3-5, as we explore ways to serve our neighbors, nature, animals and the community.
Advance registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today! Registration is for the full 5-week series (11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/3) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents/caregivers are required to stay with their children for this class, and drop-off is not permitted. We consider caregiver participation a core part of Mini Changemakers – we know our littlest community members can make a difference with the guidance and encouragement of their loved ones.
Sign up here by November 1 (no drop-ins) –> RSVP
About Mini Changemakers
Created by two Frederick moms, Mini Changemakers is a passion project born from our desire to foster a love of service in our own young kids. We believe our littlest community members when they say, “I can do it!” With a little guidance and encouragement, children can make a positive change in our society.
Our mission is to empower children and their families to serve the community in meaningful ways, together. We hope that Mini Changemakers becomes an integral part of the community both for the organizations we support and for families who hope to make our world a better place.

Plant Trees with Streamlink!
2025-11-08 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!

Holiday Tastings at Rt. 85!
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, 21704, United States
Save the date—November 8th! Stop by our Rt. 85 Store between 12–3 PM for a delicious taste test our homemade holiday sides and desserts. Sample the goods and get your favorites pre-ordered in time for the holidays!

How to Eat Local Year-Round: How to Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
2025-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Looking for a natural way to support your immune system during cold and flu season? Elderberries have long been prized in folk medicine for their antiviral and immune-boosting properties. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make elderberry syrup from scratch using dried or frozen elderberries, warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, and the option to sweeten with raw local honey.
We’ll cover the healing history of elderberries, explore sourcing tips for local and organic ingredients, and walk step-by-step through the syrup-making process. You’ll leave with a take-home bottle, recipe card, and the confidence to make this time-tested herbal remedy part of your winter wellness ritual.
What You’ll Get:

✅ A full demo + guided elderberry syrup prep session
✅ A take-home bottle of elderberry syrup made in class
✅ A printed instruction booklet + digital recipe card
✅ Herbal wellness tips and sourcing recommendations
✅ Optional label templates for your bottles

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

Co-op Clothing Swap!!!
2025-11-12 15:30 - 17:30 | The 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.
*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!

Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 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!

Textile Recycling Drive (BOTH LOCATIONS)
2025-11-15 09:30 - 13:30 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for another massive textiles collection event! We’re aiming to collect *ten tons* of textiles — that’s more than the weight of an elephant! Help Frederick County reach this goal by donating your unwanted textiles, including clothing, shoes, linens, and more! Your contributions will be diverted from landfills and given a second life through recycling and reuse.
Once collected our contracted partner Helpsy will collect the items and sort them. Some items are then sold for resale or donation organizations. Other non usable items are sorted further, non usable items can be remade into new clothes, blown insulation and other similar products. Helpsy works to find buyers both domestic and international. To find out more check out their website: https://www.helpsy.com/
Drop off your textiles at either Common Market Co-op location and help us make an impact in our community.
**Click here to review items we accept**

Holiday Tastings at 7th St!
2025-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Save the date—November 15th! Stop by our 7th St. Store between 12–3 PM for a delicious taste test our homemade holiday sides and desserts. Sample the goods and get your favorites pre-ordered in time for the holidays!

Herbal Teas & Dietary Supplements: Safe Use for Self-Care
2025-11-19 13:30 - 14:45 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Learn best practices for safe use of dietary supplements as part of your self-care routine. We will explore different types of supplements and enjoy a tasting of seasonal herbal tea blends.
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.

Gentle Yoga Flow
2025-12-01 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-12-08 16:30 - 17:30, 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, 2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:30 and 1 more date | The 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)

How to Eat Local Year-Round: How to Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Looking for a natural way to support your immune system during cold and flu season? Elderberries have long been prized in folk medicine for their antiviral and immune-boosting properties. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make elderberry syrup from scratch using dried or frozen elderberries, warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, and the option to sweeten with raw local honey.
We’ll cover the healing history of elderberries, explore sourcing tips for local and organic ingredients, and walk step-by-step through the syrup-making process. You’ll leave with a take-home bottle, recipe card, and the confidence to make this time-tested herbal remedy part of your winter wellness ritual.
What You’ll Get:

✅ A full demo + guided elderberry syrup prep session
✅ A take-home bottle of elderberry syrup made in class
✅ A printed instruction booklet + digital recipe card
✅ Herbal wellness tips and sourcing recommendations
✅ Optional label templates for your bottles

Spaces are limited to only 5 participants to ensure an intimate and educational experience.

Holiday Crafty-Hour!
2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:30 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Drop in, get cozy, and get crafty! Whether you’re working on handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or just feel like getting creative, our Holiday Crafty Hour is the perfect time to make progress on your projects in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Bring your own works-in-progress or start something new using our stash of collage materials and assorted craft supplies. This is a no-pressure, all-joy space to connect with fellow crafters, share inspiration, and enjoy a little creative time during the busy holiday season.
Refreshments provided!

How to Eat Local Year Round: Heal Your Gut with Fermented Foods – Make Your Own Sauerkraut & Kimchi
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | The 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.

Holiday Cookie Swap at the Co-op! [RSVP REQUIRED]
2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:30 | The 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 | The 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.

Dry January Mocktail Demo at BOTH STORES!
2026-01-07 11:00 - 14:00 | The 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 | The 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!

How to Eat Local Year Round: Bone Broth, Stock & Soup – Root to Tip Cooking with Local Ingredients
2026-01-11 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Learn the time-honored art of turning bones, vegetable scraps, and seasonal herbs into nourishing broths and soul-warming soups. In this class, you’ll discover how to transform humble ingredients into liquid gold using slow-cooking methods that honor the whole animal and reduce kitchen waste.
We’ll walk through the differences between broth and stock, explore flavor layering and food-as-medicine principles, and build a seasonal soup together using your homemade base. You’ll leave with jars of broth, a soup sample, and everything you need to keep cooking from root to tip at home.
What You’ll Get:

✅ A hands-on broth-making demo with guided instruction
✅ A take-home jar of bone broth or veggie stock
✅ A soup sample made in class
✅ A printed broth + soup guide + digital recipe cards
✅ Tips for using scraps, bones, and seasonal produce to reduce waste
✅ Optional custom labels for jars or gifting

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

Dancing with Grief: Herbal Support for Tough Times
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | The 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.

Make Your Own Milk: Oat, Almond, & Coconut Milks From Scratch
2026-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | The Common Market 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Skip the additives and learn how to make clean, delicious non-dairy milks from scratch! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make oat, almond, and coconut milk using whole, real ingredients and simple tools you likely already have at home.
We’ll compare textures, flavors, and storage tips for each type of milk, and you’ll take home three samples, plus recipes for customizing your blends with natural flavors, spices, and sweeteners.
What You’ll Get:

✅ A hands-on demo of oat, almond, and coconut milk-making
✅ Three jars of your handmade milks to take home
✅ A printed plant milk guide + digital recipe cards
✅ Tips for straining, storing, flavoring, and using non-dairy milk
✅ Optional custom labels for gifting or home organization

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