CLASSES & EVENTS

Visit www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events for

Cooking

Learn more about cooking techniques and experiment with fresh, new ingredients.

Backyard Agriculture Environment

Cultivate awareness and engage in the topics of local and global preservation.

HEALTH & WELLNESS KIDS

Obtain the knowledge that can help restore balance to your body & mind.

Events

Queer Art Social!

Thursday, May 18 & June 15 | 5 - 7PM

@ 7th Street Store

Fun, interactive experiences for kids to learn about food and its source

For the first-time gardener or avid green thumb to explore the potential in one's own backyard.

Event

Exciting happenings at the co-op and around town.

Build-Your-Own Centerpiece Workshop with Flowers By Alexes

Friday, May 12 | 6 - 7PM

@ 7th Street

$60 or $30 for Owners

Calling all Queer creatives!!!! Come paint, draw, create, make and mingle every third Thursday of the month in our Community Room! Bring something you are working on and or start a new project! We will have a co-creative canvas going throughout the evening for those that wish to participate. This is a FREE drop-in social gathering! Music, sparkly drinks, tea and limited art supplies will be provided.

Loco for Local

Saturday, May 20 | 12 - 3PM

@ Route 85

Come celebrate local goodness with us at our Route 85 Store!

Enjoy local vendors, live music, free samples, great deals, and much, much – MUCH- more! We look forward to seeing you there!

Virtual Board Meeting

Thursday, May 25 | 6 - 9PM

Virtual Board Meeting

Thursday, June 15 | 6 - 9PM

Classes

Birding 101

with Mike Spurrier

Wednesday, May 10 | 11AM - 12PM

@ 7th Street

$30 or $15 for Owners

Together we’ll explore topics such as beginner birding, external anatomy of birds, how to observe birds, and the importance of field marks. We’ll also discuss the use of optics like binoculars and scopes, field guides, and popular birding apps. Bird conservation issues – such as protecting birds and preserving habitat – will be presented and we’ll learn about local and statewide birding and advocacy organizations.

We hope you can join us as we create our own centerpiece with the help of Alexes- THE Alexes of Flowers by Alexes! In this class you will learn some professional tricks of the trade and create a beautiful flower arrangement to take home.

Edible Landscaping & Straw Bale Home Tour [OFFSITE]

with Michael Judd

Saturday, May 13 | 2:30 - 4PM

@ The Judd Homestead

$65

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.

Spring Wellness & Fire Cider Workshop with Amy Boldt

Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30 - 8PM @ Route 85 $50 or $25 for Owners

Transition into Spring with renewed energy! In this workshop taught by clinical herbalist Amy Boldt, MS, we will be exploring how our bodies align with the season of spring. We will be discussing wellness practices, including diet and herbs for this time of year, as well as the importance of the Spring Cleanse. You will also have the opportunity to make your own fire cider to bring home with you! Fire cider is a traditional tonic made with apple cider vinegar, which is infused with vegetables and herbs to support the immune system. Everything will be supplied for you: all you need to bring is a mason jar and your notebook.

Wishing Wells & Blue Bin Dreams: The Big Issue of "Wishcycling" with Paul Varga of Frederick County Recycling

Thursday, June 1 | 5 - 6PM

@ 7th Street FREE | RSVP

In this class, we will explore the common misconception of wishcycling, the economics that drives recycling choices, and how to avoid traps, greenwashing marketing, and our own misconceptions to recycle with more purpose. Attendees will gain the understanding of how Frederick County operates within the economics of recycling in addition to learning about how to make better choices for their recycling!

Beginner's Tai Chi 6-Week Workshop [OFFSITE] with Cain Yentzer

Starts Monday, June 5 | 6:30 - 7:30PM

@ 7th Street

$120 or $60 for Owners

This 6 session course offers students the opportunity to begin to uncover the mystery of the art called “Tai-Chi.” Classes will take place on 6 consecutive Mondays from 6/5- 7/10. Everyone is welcome!

Through learning the 4 basic movements that comprise “Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail”, students will begin to explore the principles of this ancient art. Through practice of posture, movement, concentration and relaxation, students will begin to learn how to harmonize the body into a unit to develop and unlock internal energy called “Jin”, or intrinsic energy. students can expect high levels of detail, correct guidance and answers to their questions.

Beating the Bloat: The Basics with Cara Dodson

Wednesday, June 7 | 6:30 - 7:30PM

@ 7th Street

$40 or $20 for Owners

If you’ve ever struggled with bloat or digestive issues, then this class is for you! Having a thriving metabolism is KEY for having healthy and happy digestive functioning. In this Beating Bloat: the basics course, you’ll learn how to empower yourself with several root-cause strategies to support your digestive system & metabolism and their proper functioning. From learning about general digestion and the metabolism to understanding how your body works biologically, you’ll be able to incorporate easy, sustainable healthy habits to better your gut health, reduce the unwanted bloat, and overall health at a cellular level. You will also get to sample a delicious gut healthy appetizer and digestive elixir!