Common Market

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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Frederick News-Post Community Garden Tour [Free; RSVP]
2021-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Frederick News-Post Community Garden, 351 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick, 21703
We hope you can join us for a fall tour of the Frederick News-Post Community garden, composed of 100 vegetable plots leased by 80 families containing both annual and perennial vegetables, and 35 plots dedicated to producing produce for the Frederick Food Security Network. We will also get to explore a 3,000 square foot pollinator garden featuring over 120 varieties of perennial pollinator plants to help feed their twelve colonies of honey bees. You will be safe from the bees if you have allergies! Additionally, they host a two acre Burmese Community Garden for our neighbors living in Frederick. On this tour you will also get to see a fall garden and preparations being made for winter gardening!

Putting Your Garden to Bed and Preparing for Spring!; Homesteading is a Spectrum Series
2021-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us as we learn how to wind down our gardens for the winter and learn how to get ahead and increase your spring growing success in the fall months! In this class we will explore methods like row covers and cover crops, and discuss general/seasonal garden maintenance and how and why you might build raised beds. Come with questions! Both new gardeners and green thumbs alike will surely learn something new in this class with Don Ludke!

Drive Through Trick or Treat at the Frederick Fairgrounds!
2021-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | 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!
