National Night Out 2024

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Join us for National Night Out at the Commons – it’s going to be a great evening of community fun!

We are formally partnering with the HCPD this year, so the festivities will be our biggest yet!
This FREE event will feature police and fire department displays, live music, kid-friendly activities, games, giveaways and more!
Local band Out of Order will play all evening, a Clarksville fire truck and law enforcement vehicles will be on the plaza, and HoCo luminaries will pay a visit!

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Enjoy treats and fun from:
Howard County Police Department
Howard County Fire Department
Howard County Sheriff’s Office
MD State Police
MD State’s Attorney’s Office
Mission BBQ
Howard County Health Dept.
The Civil Air Patrol
St. Louis Concert Series
The Columbia Gym/Columbia Association
SECU Clarksville
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Manow Thai
River Hill Village Center
Clarksville Youth Care Group

Farmers Market – July 13

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Welcome the weekend with a visit to the Saturday farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for purchases at the market – with unlimited matching!

Weekly vendors:
Chez Tania: Mediterranean savories
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
I Loves Me Some Snoballs, Sweets & Treats: freeze dried candy
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms LLC: mushrooms
Sobar: non-alcoholic beverage options
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Raw Blossom: handmade body care products
Serene Lavender Farm: all things locally grown lavender

Local musician Richard Rowe will be performing during the market.

 

Farmers Market – July 6

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Welcome July at the Saturday farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for purchases at the market – with unlimited matching!

Weekly vendors:
Chez Tania: Mediterranean savories
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms LLC: mushrooms
Sobar: non-alcoholic beverage options
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworks: woodworked items
All Earth Desserts: vegan desserts
Blue Gables Farm: fresh flowers & succulents
Deelightfully Good: herbal tea blends & spice blends
Deelightfully Soft: handmade body care products
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Serene Lavender Farm: all things locally grown lavender

Local non-profit Beyond Rhetoric will be at the market to share about their work with young people in Maryland’s juvenile detention centers.

Music Jam on the Plaza

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Local musicians, join us around the outdoor fireplace for an evening of casual jamming sponsored by Everett Jewelers!

All instruments, all ages, and all skill levels are very welcome – this friendly gathering is to have fun and encourage one another.
Please bring a few songs with simple chord structures that others can easily play along with. Musicians will take turns playing lead lines along with the rhythms.

The group gathers on various Thursdays throughout the summer, weather permitting.
Any questions, please email: reverett@everettjewelers.com.

Music Jam on the Plaza

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Local musicians, join us around the outdoor fireplace for an evening of casual jamming sponsored by Everett Jewelers!

All instruments, all ages, and all skill levels are very welcome – this friendly gathering is to have fun and encourage one another.
Please bring a few songs with simple chord structures that others can easily play along with. Musicians will take turns playing lead lines along with the rhythms.

The group gathers on various Thursdays throughout the summer, weather permitting.
Any questions, please email: reverett@everettjewelers.com.

Music Jam on the Plaza

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Local musicians, join us around the outdoor fireplace for an evening of casual jamming sponsored by Everett Jewelers!

All instruments, all ages, and all skill levels are very welcome – this friendly gathering is to have fun and encourage one another.
Please bring a few songs with simple chord structures that others can easily play along with. Musicians will take turns playing lead lines along with the rhythms.

The group gathers on various Thursdays throughout the summer, weather permitting.
Any questions, please email: reverett@everettjewelers.com.

Farmers Market – June 29

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Join us on the plaza every Saturday for our farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for eligible purchases at the market – with unlimited matching!

Weekly vendors:
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
I Loves Me Some Snoballs, Sweets & Treats: freeze dried candy
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: mushrooms
Sobar: non-alcoholic beverage optionsRotating vendors:
Blue Gables Farm: cut flowers & potted succulents
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Loaves of Faith: sourdough breads, bagels, & more
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled wonders
Wilde Lake Botanicals: handmade bodycare products

Local musician Steve Gellman will perform during this market.

Farmers Market – June 22

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*Due to the extreme heat, this market will be ending at 1pm instead of the usual 2pm.

Join us on the plaza every Saturday for our farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for eligible purchases at the market – with unlimited matching!

Weekly vendors:
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
I Loves Me Some Snoballs, Sweets & Treats: freeze dried candy
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: mushrooms
Sobar: non-alcoholic beverage options
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating vendors:
Loaves of Faith: sourdough bread, bagels, & more
Beaver Creek Cottage Garden: fresh cut flowers & potted perennials

Our friends from Beyond Rhetoric will be on the plaza sharing about their work with young people in Maryland’s detention centers.

Outdoor Movie: Mamma Mia

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Prepare to sing (and dance?) along with the always fun Mamma Mia!

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs & blankets encouraged.

*Please note that in August our movies start at 8pm.

Outdoor Movie: Mary Poppins

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Join us for the timeless, beloved classic that is Mary Poppins!

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs & blankets encouraged.

*Please note that in August our movies start at 8pm.