Common Market

Sipping with Succulents [OFFSITE]
2019-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Bring your friends and your drink of choice for a Happy Hour themed succulent workshop at Mar-Lu View Nursery! You will learn how to plant and care for low maintenance cacti species and leave with your very own handmade succulent planter. This event is BYOB. Please drink responsibly.
Assistant Manager at Mar-Lu View Nursey, Shannon Griffin is a self-accredited succulent expert working at the nursery to teach customers the most effective plant care techniques.

Fruit Tree Grafting [CANCELED]
2019-03-24 13:00 - 15:30 | 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 shall also inadvertently talk about fruit trees in the food forest model. Pruning and general tree health care covered. Not a workshop to be missed!
Principle designer/founder of Ecologia and author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist Michael Judd is a well-known and enjoyed speaker, noted for enthusiastic and clear presentations on a host of subjects surrounding edible and ecological landscapes.

Directions to Judd homestead – 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick
From The Common Market:

Go south on Buckeystown Pike (Rt. 85)
Merge onto I-270 N toward US-15
Take exit 14 for Rosemont Ave
Turn right at Rosemont Ave going west away from downtown
Rosemont becomes Yellow Springs Rd
Turn left at stop sign onto Indian Springs Rd (about 4.6 miles from Rosemont exit)
Look for Brook Hill Church on your right
First mail box on right is 8955 Indian Springs Rd (look for a large sign that says JUDD)
Their gravel lane is on the left opposite the mailbox between two rows of evergreens. Turn left onto lane and follow back 1/8 mile. The Judd house is the only one back there.Basically, the lane is opposite the church and if you go too far past, turn around and use the church as the landmark.

Other instructions:

This event will be held rain or shine. This is an outdoor activity; please dress appropriately (e.g. hat, sun block, rain gear, etc.)
Please bring with you any food & drinks that you require.

On the day of the class, you can reach Alecks at 301-418-8248

From Seed to Centerpiece: Foundations for Growing Cut Flowers [OFFSITE]
2019-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Hidden Ridge Farm, 23801 Peach Tree Rd, Clarksburg, MD, 20871, United States
Want to learn how to grow your own flower bed? Join us for a field trip to Hidden Ridge Farm! Local grower and supplier of bouquets sold at the Common Market, Melane Kinney Hoffmann will provide practical growing tips for what works in our region and how to succeed using organic practices. You’ll also learn how to choose flowers you love for the growing season that works for you, including conditions for your soil, light, and water levels. We’ll finish up with Melane sharing a few basic bouquet design principles. Participants will receive the opportunity to make an arrangement of fresh flowers to take home! A simple vase will be provided.
Melane is a lifelong gardener and a Master Gardener (a University of Maryland/US Department of Agriculture certification). Melane started Hidden Ridge Farm in 2013 as a second career to provide local, fresh, chemical-free flowers to our region.

Wild about Mushrooms
2019-03-31 13:00 - 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! An added bonus this year will be seeing the Judd’s circular straw bale home. Frederick, MD.
Principle designer/founder of Ecologia and author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist Michael Judd is a well-known and enjoyed speaker, noted for enthusiastic and clear presentations on a host of subjects surrounding edible and ecological landscapes.

Directions to Judd homestead – 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick
From The Common Market:

Go south on Buckeystown Pike (Rt. 85)
Merge onto I-270 N toward US-15
Take exit 14 for Rosemont Ave
Turn right at Rosemont Ave going west away from downtown
Rosemont becomes Yellow Springs Rd
Turn left at stop sign onto Indian Springs Rd (about 4.6 miles from Rosemont exit)
Look for Brook Hill Church on your right
First mail box on right is 8955 Indian Springs Rd (look for a large sign that says JUDD)
Their gravel lane is on the left opposite the mailbox between two rows of evergreens. Turn left onto lane and follow back 1/8 mile. The Judd house is the only one back there.Basically, the lane is opposite the church and if you go too far past, turn around and use the church as the landmark.

Other instructions:

This event will be held rain or shine. This is an outdoor activity; please dress appropriately (e.g. hat, sun block, rain gear, etc.)
Please bring with you any food & drinks that you require.

On the day of the class, you can reach Alecks at 301-418-8248

Gin Making 101: Botanicals and Flavors [CANCELED]
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | McClintock Distilling, 35 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Back by popular demand!
Students will learn about the history and production process of making gin at the historic McClintock Distilling production facility. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample and smell individual botanicals and learn about taste profiles of different styles of gins. Finally, students will be able to make their own custom gin blend of botanicals to take home and make their own compound gin.
Braeden Bumpers has been working in the distilling industry for a number of years and is the head distiller for McClintock Distilling. He designed the botanical list for McClintock’s Forager gin, which won silver at the American Distilling Institute Judging and placed top 5 in the country for its category.
*Must be 21 years old or older to participate
This class has been canceled due to low registration. However, an additional class is scheduled for June 12th. Reserve your spot today!

Gardening for Beginners
2019-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
How does your garden grow? Join Master Gardener, Don Ludke for an introductory class on organic vegetable gardening. In this class, you will learn basic tips to creating a soil mix, seed starting, fertilization and maintenance to start your first home garden. This class is ideal for folks ranging from zero to moderate gardening experience and know-how and is interested in improving their results and moving to the next level.
Don Ludke has been a certified Frederick County Master Garden over 6 years. He has taught adult gardening classes on a variety of practical gardening and landscape topics throughout the state. His gardening areas of interest and knowledge include companion planting, crop timing and garden design.

Board Meeting
2019-04-11 17:30 - 21:00, 2019-04-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

Common Market Tree Planting with Stream-Link Education
2019-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Glade Creek in Walkersville, TBD, MD, United States
FREE EVENT, RSVP requested
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!
Dress for the weather. Gardening gloves are recommended. RSVP at http://www.streamlinkeducation.org/plantings/

Further instructions:

· Location: 8141 Retreat Road, Walkersville MD

· Parking: Please park along Retreat Road and pull straight in on the grass. Carpool if possible. See map below and attached.

· What to Bring: work/garden gloves and water to drink. Wear closed-toed shoes or boots that can get wet/muddy and dress for the weather.

· NOTE: There are no restrooms on site. The nearest public restroom is 7-Eleven approx. 1 mile away at 7729 Sundays Ln, Frederick, MD 21702

REQUEST FOR PHOTOGRAPHER: Stream-Link is seeking 2-3 volunteers who can photograph the event and help us capture the moments! If you or someone you know has a camera and would like to be an event photographer, please respond to the email.

Please sign-in when you arrive. Stream-Link hats are available for a $25 donation (cash, check, and credit card accepted).

Knife Sharpening While You Shop!
2019-04-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
The Common Market is excited to collaborate with Community Partner Rod’s Sharpening Service to offer an on-site knife sharpening event. The sharpening during this event does not require an appointment and can be done same-day while customers shop. Wait times run between 15 minutes – 1 hour.
SAFETY FIRST: Please wrap your knives in kitchen towels, newspaper, or sheaths and put them in a bag. Please do not bring your knives in a knife block.
Rod’s Sharpening Service sharpens cooking knives, serrated knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, utility knives, cleavers, beauty shears, personal grooming tools, straight razors, household scissors, fabric scissors, carpet shears, garden tools, trimmers, pruners, loppers, axes and adzes, and machetes.
Pricing:
All knives: $7.00 per blade
All scissors except beauty-salon or pet-grooming shears: $7.00
Beauty-salon or pet-grooming shears (scissors): $25.00
Straight razors: $20.00
Most garden tools: $7.00 (machetes or double-bladed items may be extra)
$1.00 off per knife for Common Market co-op members

Hands-on Yogurt Making
2019-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Homemade yogurt can have many more strains of bacteria and colony forming units than store bought yogurt. Come see how easy it is to make and learn some Ayurvedic and nutrition principles to help you get the most benefit from it. Once you master a few basics, you’ll look forward to impressing family and friends with your own homemade dairy creations.
Sally Zimmermann is a retired educational professional turn food blogger with great enthusiasm for the process of yogurt making. She has tested her own personal homemade yogurt recipes and has a gathered a wealth of knowledge about bacteria strains and health benefits along the way.

Common Market Crop Mob
2019-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | House in the Woods Farm, 2225 Park Mills Rd, Adamstown, MD, 21710, United States
FREE EVENT, RSVP requested
Get a look inside the life of an organic farm and help get this year’s crops moved along! You’ll get dirty hands and a huge sense of satisfaction, along with some knowledge of how a small, local farm works.

Here are directions to House in the Woods Farm in Adamstown, MD:
***USE THE FARM LANE ON PARK MILLS ROAD***
Please use the farm lane, conveniently accessed from Park Mills Road.

From 270:
Take 270 to Route 80 West, go two miles, take a LEFT on Park Mills Road, go about three miles, pass Mt Ephraim Rd and Bear Branch Road. Watch on your left side–you will cross over Bennett Creek, pass one house near the road, and then immediately look for the farm lane with a big “House in the Woods” billboard. The lane is squeezed between that first house and a pile of hay bales. You can’t miss it. Drive up the lane and follow signs for parking. You have gone too far if you get to Lilypons Road.
From The Common Market/Buckeystown:
Take Rte 85 South through Buckeystown. Turn LEFT on Lilypons Road. Follow Lilypons Road to the end. Turn LEFT onto Park Mills Road. You’ll pass Dream Catcher Farm. Look to your right for the House in the Woods billboard, just past a pile of hay bales. Drive up the lane and follow signs for parking.
For GPS purposes, use this address
2225 Park Mills Road
Adamstown, MD
They do not have a mailbox. Look for the House in the Woods billboard at the lane.
***If you find yourself unable to locate the farm call 301.418.8248 on the day of the event

Electronic Recycling at the Common Market
2019-04-23 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 it for you.
Please note: There is a disposal fee for CRT Monitors of $15.00 each and CRT TVs of $30.00 each, payable in cash only.
Find the full list of accepted items:

Fermented Sodas and Drinks
2019-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Who doesn’t love soda? It’s sweet, bubbly, and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, most sodas today are full of corn syrup, food dyes, chemicals and other nasty ingredients. There is another way! Naturally fermented sodas are a healthful, refreshing, and delicious alternative to modern “pop,” and they’re easy to do at home. In this fun and informative workshop, Rachel Armistead of Sweet Farm Sauerkraut teaches you how to quench your thirst with a variety of fermented sodas and drinks.
Rachel Armistead is the owner of Sweet Farm Sauerkraut, a local fermented foods company that sells a variety of naturally fermented, probiotic krauts, relishes and pickles. She also loves helping people learn how to make fermented veggies at home for themselves. Through kraut sales and workshops, Rachel hopes to once again make fermentation part of our common food culture.

Board Meeting Copy
2019-04-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

Presto! Perfect Pesto [CANCELED]
2019-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Go beyond basil pesto and learn how to prepare an Asian-inspired and carrot-hemp variation. Pesto is incredibly simple to make and packed with flavor. The best thing about it is that you can whip up a batch in less than 5 minutes! In this class, we’ll go over a few unique vegan and gluten-free pesto recipes bound to brighten any dish.
*Recipes may contain nut allergens
Jessica Grosman, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian, recipe developer, and culinary nutrition educator. As the founder of With Health & Gratitude, her goal is to educate people, to get them excited and into the kitchen to cook their own food and find better health through the food they prepare for themselves. Jessica’s passion is sharing her knowledge and education with others; she is experienced in teaching cooking and nutrition classes to a wide variety of audiences.
*This event has been canceled

Capital Campaign Informational Session
2019-05-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Are you a Maryland owner with questions about our Capital Campaign? Stop by the Community Room for an informational session about investing in your growing co-op!

The Science of Kombucha Making [SOLD OUT]
2019-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Discover the magic and science behind kombucha brewing! You’ll gain knowledge about the beneficial bacteria, yeasts and acids found in kombucha, as well as tips regarding the best teas, sugars and techniques to make your own kombucha at home. As an added bonus, you’ll get to taste The Kombucha Lady flavors and leave with everything needed to brew your own kombucha at home.
Liz Dodson a.k.a The Kombucha Lady is a professional brewmaster based in Northern Frederick County. She has been making kombucha for over 8 years, 3 of which she has been producing kombucha commercially. Liz specializes in hand-crafted, micro-brewed kombucha—just about as local as you can get!

The Art of Mindful Eating
2019-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Mindful eating is a practice that reconnects us to the present moment, our bodies, and the bounty of nature. During this class, you will have the pleasure of rediscovering food in a deeply nourishing way while gaining insight on the concept hunger. Join us as we learn to eat chocolate and sip tea mindfully. You will leave with mindfulness practices that invite peace to every meal.
Keegan Abernathy MS; CNS, LDN is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in the treatment of gut-health conditions and works successfully with clients seeking weight loss, blood sugar regulation, and autoimmune

Kickstart to Keto: A Facebook Wellness Series
2019-05-12 08:00 - 2019-05-17 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join local nutritionist, Cheryle McKee on May 12th through 17th for Kickstart to Keto, a Common Market Facebook Wellness Series.

From breakfast and dinner to desserts and snacks, local Nutritionist Cheryle McKee will teach you how to make your keto lifestyle simple and delicious.

To access this online event, be sure to click that you are “going” on Common Market’s Facebook event page.

Exploring Midwifery and Nutrition [CANCELED]
2019-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Are you considering conceiving in the next few years? Certified Professional Midwife and organic farmer, Shawna DeWitt will lead a thoughtful and informative discussion about nutrition choices to optimize your health (and your partner’s health) before conceiving. We will make and taste nutritious and convenient recipes to improve fertility and overall health.
Shawna DeWitt, has been farming organically for 15 years and is a Certified Professional Midwife. She has a passion for researching and studying nutrition as it relates to preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period.
*This class has been canceled due to low registration

C-Share Information Session
2019-05-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Are you a Maryland owner with questions about our Capital Campaign? Stop by the Community Room for an informational session about investing in your growing co-op!
Light refreshments will be provided.

Medicinal Mocktails [RESCHEDULED]
2019-05-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join Dr. Cristine Ehly as she describes and demonstrates how to make non-alcoholic versions of some of your favorite Summer Cocktails with a medicinal twist! We’ll talk about the medicinal functions of each herb and teach you how to make herbal simple syrup to craft your own creations at home.
Dr. Cristine Ehly graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, where she developed a strong background in nutrition, botanical medicine, and homeopathy. Rounding out her core education, she also received training in craniosacral therapy, advanced hydrotherapy and traditional Mayan medicine.
*This class has been rescheduled for August 10th
To sign up, click here

Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants [OFFSITE]
2019-05-30 18:30 - 20:00 | C Burr Artz Library Community Room, 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Hungry for change? Put the power of food co-ops on your plate and grow your local food economy. Through penetrating analysis, inspiring stories and examples of American and Canadian food co-ops, Grocery Story makes a compelling case for the transformation of the grocery store aisles as the emerging frontier in the local and good food movements. Author Jon Steinman deconstructs the food retail sector and the shadows cast by corporate giants, explaining how co-ops spur the creation of local food-based economies and enhance low-income food access.
FREE TO ATTEND, RSVP REQUESTED

Cooking with a Nutritionist: Kickstart to Keto
2019-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Do you want to learn how to do keto right? From breakfast and dinner to desserts and snacks, local Nutritionist Cheryle McKee will teach you how to make your keto lifestyle simple and delicious.
Cheryle McKee, MS, CNS, LDN is the Founder and President of Nourishing Abundance, LLC. As a practicing nutritionist in Frederick, MD, Cheryle helps busy people eat well and feel their best.
