Gingerbread House Making Session [Cancelled]
2020-12-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This class has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution!
Ready to build a gingerbread house!? Come build your very own without having to clean up the mess! We will lead kids through the construction of a gingerbread cookie house kit. We provide all the fixings for gingerbread house décor. Kids will create, decorate, and take home their own house!
Class cost covers one gingerbread house building kit per paid participant.
Parents are required to be present with their children for the duration of the class.

Local Holiday Market Spectacular! [Cancelled]
2020-12-12 11:00 - 15:00 | MD
This event has been cancelled but you can still give the gift of groceries and/or common market ownership this holiday season! You can learn more about ownership here or email ownerservices@commonmarket.coop with any questions.
We hope you can join us for our first Holiday Market Spectacular!
When thinking about gift giving this holiday season, Common Market is focusing on sustainability, necessity, and the community. With that in mind, we are hosting a gift buying experience that focuses on supporting small, local businesses.
Local vendors and Common Market Community Partners will be on hand supplying all your gifting needs in one place: gift cards, local products, wrapping, cards, and more!
Shop early, shop local!

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free!; RSVP]
2020-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group and book club that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
In this session we will be discussing Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. You can find this title wherever books are sold. We recommend shopping local or purchasing from an independent bookstore!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Holiday-Inspired Grazing Board Virtual Workshop [Online Class]
2020-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
If you’re one of those people who loves making a meal out of appetizers (think tapas, mezze platters, etc.) this workshop is for you. In this workshop, Sarah Kurtanich, experienced food guide and health coach will help you plan and create a photo-worthy grazing board that’s sure to get you in a festive mood.

In this workshop, Sarah will share:
– seasonal recipes and easy-button ideas to help fill out your seasonal spread,
– lots of ways to mix and match various dishes and snacks,
– ideas to use things you probably already have on hand to lay out your board and
– will be happy to answer any and all questions that come up along the way.

You’ll leave this class inspired and ready to shop for, prepare and create a unique holiday spread.

Sign-up and receive a $5 off $25 Common Market coupon to help you get started on your spread!

This workshop will be held online. You will receive your Zoom link for the class via email the day before the event!

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group and book club that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
In this session we will be discussing An American Sunrise: Poems by Joy Harjo. You can find this title wherever books are sold. We recommend shopping local or purchasing from an independent bookstore!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Board Meeting and Food For Thought Presentation- Everyone Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday, January 28th 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 week’s Food for Thought presenter is Román Diaz, Common Market General Manager and member of the Latin American Immigrant community!

Make Your Own Pizza Night! [Online!]
2021-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Let’s cozy up our hearts and homes and have a pizza night! Join Sarah Kurtanich, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and experienced home cook, for a workshop on making pizza at home. She’ll share her go-to dough recipe, seasonal topping combinations, and a few cooking methods to try. This is a cook-along workshop so by the end, you’ll have some delicious pizza to enjoy and a feel-good food ritual you can repeat any time.
Looking for a Valentine’s gift for a special someone or a fun individual experience?? This may be just the thing!!
This class will take place via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link and PDF booklet of ingredients and recipes by email on the 15th.

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group and book club that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
In this session we will be discussing Farming While Black by Leah Penniman. You can find this title wherever books are sold. We recommend shopping local or purchasing from an independent bookstore!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Joint Health Awareness with Emerald Labs [Online]
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us virtually for an exploration of preventative joint maintenance and relieving joint discomfort through an anti-inflammatory lifestyle that focuses on nutrition, activity, and specific supplements.
Attendees will automatically be entered to win an Emerald Labs joint health gift basket!
Key class topics include:

Discuss cause of Joint pain and inflammation
Nutritional Support
Dietary Support
Movement Support
Mindful Support
Supplemental support: Key ingredients to look for in formulas
Quality importance: Points of Quality to look for in Supplements for Joint pain

You will receive your Zoom link the day before the class via the email you included on your registration.
Stacy Faulkner has worked in the natural health industry since 2000. As a National Educator for Emerald Labs, Stacy is able to provide insight and understanding to those seeking information regarding nutrition, supplementation and well-being.
As a Clinically Certified Nutritionist and a Certified Natural Health Professional, Stacy’s educational approach works with a clear concise understanding. This is done by showing consumers how to lead their own way toward better health and well-being thru diet, exercise, supplementation, and dedication to healing. Her love of a holistic approach to living and enjoying only the purest of ingredients to nourish one’s inside and out compliments Emerald Lab’s integrity and continuous efforts toward the same goal.

Board Meeting and Food for Thought Presentation- All are Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP here 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 week’s Food for Thought presenter is Adam Wieser, Common Market Grocery Lead and member of the Deaf community.

Maintaining Mental Health with Emerald Labs [Online Class]
2021-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Maintaining your mental health during a global pandemic can feel like a full time job!
Join us as we learn about holistic approaches to mental health that focus on nutrition, supplements, and self care.
This class is held online. You will receive your Zoom link the day before the class via the email you included on your registration.

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
This month’s discussion will be centered on the video “Just Mercy,” a powerful true story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice as he defends a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. This movie is available for streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. There is also a copy of the DVD available at both our rt 85 and 7th street locations. Please email onuss@commonmarket.coop if you would like to borrow a copy!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Egg Hunt at the Frederick Fairgrounds!
2021-03-20 10:00 - 16:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Drive through in search of eggs hidden throughout the lane. Vendors will have treats and info for you along the way.
Can you spot the Easter Bunny?? Have your camera ready!
Last stop, the kids get a treat!

Logistics:
$10 per car- proceeds benefit American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Frederick County.
More information and ticketing here!
Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick Street, Frederick (enter through Gate 6 on Patrick Street closest to Downtown Frederick). Gates open at 9:30am and close at 3:45pm.

Green Burials and Home Funerals in Maryland [Online]
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Are you curious about Home Funeral and Green Burial practices/options in Maryland? Caring for loved ones in the dying time at home, even a generation ago, was the way families traditionally made their farewells. This age-old wisdom is available to us today. The recognition that families may care for their loved ones at their time of transition offers great comfort and solace. Join Michael Judd as he invites you to consider choices for end-of-life care, home funeral, home burial, and green burial practices. Michael will share information, resources, and personal experiences as he honors the wise traditions of past home funeral care and the relevance of these choices for us today.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 20 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research.
This class will be held online. Your personal Zoom link along with class resources will be sent to you the day before our class!

Board of Directors Meeting- Everyone Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-03-25 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!

Recycling: The Basics and Beyond! [Free; Online; RSVP]
2021-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
This crash course, led by staff of the County Office of Recycling, will cover how to recycle effectively, what can be recycled at the Common Market and in Frederick County, and describe the impact that “wish-cycling” of non-recyclable materials has on the program.
This is a FREE event and will be held online, please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before class.

Common Market Tree Planting with StreamLink Education [Volunteer; Free; RSVP]
2021-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Get the family out of the house and into the dirt for this fun, educational experience! Participants will be provided with tools and trees to plant, in an effort to fortify our stream and river beds against erosion!
Please dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes! Gardening gloves are recommended.
Please RSVP here to secure your spot! Space is limited.

Growing Gourmet Mushrooms! [Offsite]
2021-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier 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!
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 20 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research.
* Workshops will be outside- rain or shine, and will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Please wear good walking shoes! 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.

Farmer for a Day at House in the Woods Farm! [Volunteer; Free; RSVP]
2021-04-17 10:00 - 13:00 | House in the Woods Farm, 2225 Park Mills Rd, Adamstown, MD, 21710, United States
Join us for a hands-on learning opportunity on an organic farm! Here we will learn while helping the farmers during the busy spring planting season.
Please bring water if you would like it and wear close-toed shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Masks are required. We will be outside with plenty of room to spread out!

Fruit Tree Grafting [Cancelled]
2021-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Almost all the fruits and nuts we eat these days come from grafted trees. Join us in learning the magic of grafting and basic fruit tree care. During the workshop you will create your own grafted apple tree through hands-on grafting and take your new union home. Also, we will cover re-grafting older trees, and grafting tricks that allow grafting ornamental and wild trees to bear tasty fruits. We will also inadvertently talk about fruit trees in the food forest model. Pruning and general tree health care covered in this workshop.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 20 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research.
* Workshops will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Please wear good walking shoes! 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.

Electronics Recycling at the Common Market
2021-04-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
e-End provides electronics recycling of end-of-life equipment and performs 100% data destruction on media stored on your recycled electronics.
Have some old electronics you want to dispose, but aren’t sure how? Bring them to the Co-op and E-End will take care of them for you!
E-End asks that all recycling event attendees wear masks and stay in their cars throughout the collection process.
Please note there is a disposal fee for the items below that must be paid in cash:
$5 for LCD Monitors
$15 for CRT Monitors
$15 for LCD/Plasma TVs
$30 for CRT TVs
all only payable in cash.
Below is a list of accepted items:

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
This month’s discussion will be centered around the book We Are All Greta. We hope you can join us whether or not you’ve read the book!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!

Food For Thought and Board of Directors Meeting- Everyone Welcome! [Free; RSVP]
2021-04-22 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.

Bring A Broom Downtown Frederick Clean Up! Volunteer Opportunity
2021-04-24 08:30 - 11:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Volunteer and join in the tenth annual Bring a Broom Saturday on Saturday, April 24, 2021! Volunteer a few hours of your time with friends and neighbors to help make downtown shine! Volunteers will sweep sidewalks, mulch tree wells, pick up trash and plant flowers. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
To register and for more information visit Bring A Broom 2021. The registration deadline is 10am on April 19.

Wellness Wednesdays with Moving Us Forward: Rooting for Connection! [Free; Online; RSVP]
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
We hope you can join us virtually for our first Wellness Wednesday with Moving Us Forward Inc!
RSVP below to receive your Zoom link!
April is national gardening and Earth month! In this session we will be rooting for connection and exploring:

Co-op Earth Month Events here. Lots of great volunteer opportunities and classes!
Benefits of gardening (physical, mental, emotional)
Gardening offers a chance to slow down and connect with ourselves, those around us, and of course, plants!
Gardening tips for any space (indoors, patio, community gardens, raised beds)
What’s in season, when
“Clean 15” and “Dirty Dozen”
Easy recipes for any harvest
Resources for gardening
Earth Health: Recycling initiatives at the Common Market

We look forward to seeing you there!
Moving Us Forward Inc is a non-profit that advocates for disadvantaged and minority communities in Frederick and supports moving forward to a better future and legacy. “Moving Us Forward” is dedicated to empowering these communities and connecting them to resources that help eliminate education, economic, health, and social justice disparities.

Homeopathy for Pain Management and Relief [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
Join us as we learn about homeopathy for pain management and relief with Jamin Busnick.
Together we’ll learn about:

What pain is.
Different types of pain, causes, and locations.
What homeopathy is. Love it? Hate it? Don’t understand it? We’ll clear it all up!
Traditional medicines. How they work and potential side effects.
Popular natural ingredients for different types of pain.
Combining plants for pain relief, without side effects.

You will receive your Zoom link the day before class.
By signing up you will be entered to win free T-Relief products!
Jamin Busick has worked in the Natural Products industry for 18 years, and with a homeopathic company called MediNatura for 15 years. He has received homeopathy training in Germany from the second-largest homeopathic company on Earth. Jamin loves teaching with the goal of making things easy to understand. You’ll feel much comfortable with how homeopathy works after this event.

Compost Happens! [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Did you know that the average American household wastes about a third of the food it purchases every year? We’ll be offering a two-part series that examines ways to put your trash can on a diet: in May we’ll learn about the benefits of composting and in June we’ll look at how to prevent food waste altogether. 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!

Edible Landscaping & Straw Bale Home Tour [Offsite]
2021-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael Judd at Long Creek Homestead.
Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 20 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research.
* Workshops will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Please wear good walking shoes! 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.

Cooperative Conversations [Online; Free; RSVP]
2021-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cooperative Conversations is a discussion group that offers a chance to explore important, nuanced, and complex concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. As a co-op we know, we are “stronger together!”
This month’s discussion will be centered around the book Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong. We hope you can join us whether or not you’ve read the book! Remember- you can get 10% off this book at Curious Iguana if you let them know you are purchasing for the Common Market Book Club!
Please RSVP below. You will receive your Zoom link the day before our meeting!
