IN THIS EDITION:
1. Management Office Closed 9/04
2. Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Labor Day
3. Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
4. Final Phase of Paving Project Starts September 5th
5. Food Truck Friday
6. King Farm Summer Concert Finale
7. King Farm Community Yard Sale
8. Pool Season Extended – Schedule
9. King Farm Neighbors Village Activities
10. Rockville Swim Center Doggie Dip Day
11. Friendly Reminders
12. Rockville City Police Department Crime Report
The Management Office will be closed on September 4th for the observance of Labor Day.
Holiday schedule for Labor Day
Below are Montgomery County’s schedule and program changes for Labor Day, September 4:
- County offices, state offices and courts: closed
- Libraries: closed
- County parking garages, lots, and curbside meters: free
- County-provided trash and recycling collections: none. Collections slide one day; last pickup for the week is Saturday, September 9th.
- Alcohol Beverage Services: all stores open 10 am-5 pm
- MC 311: closed
- County-run COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics: closed
- Senior centers: closed
- Community recreation centers: closed
- Aquatic centers: outdoor facilities open 11 am-2 pm and 3-6 pm; indoor facilities close at 6 pm. The MLK, Jr. swim center will be closed all day.
- Montgomery Parks: The HQ, permit office, customer service office and the ice rinks and tennis facilities will be closed. Most other facilities and areas will be open, Visit montgomeryparks.org for details.
- State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and VEIP (vehicle emissions inspection program) stations: closed
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center: closed
- Ride On: Sunday schedule
- Ride On extra and Ride On Flex: not in service
- Ride On Flash: Orange line, weekend and holiday schedule; the Blue line will not operate.
- TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store: open 10 am-4 pm
- TRiPS mobile commuter store: closed
- Metrorail: Sunday schedule; trains run 7 am-midnight
- Metrobus: Sunday schedule
- MARC train: No Service
UPCOMING BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA ZOOM AND REGISTRATION TO REQUIRED
BOCC meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Next BOCC Regular Meeting: September 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
ADT meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Next ADT Meeting: September 13, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
Turn in Design Review Applications by the 20th of the month before the next meeting.
BOT Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Next BOT Meeting: September 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
No Meeting April, August or December
Meeting changes will be sent via email blast and/or posted on the website,
https://kingfarm.org/zoom-meeting-links/
If you need assistance registering for a virtual meeting and for all other questions, please contact Management by phone (301) 987-0122 or by email at management@kingfarm.org.
PAVING PROJECT UNDERWAY
Identify Your Section On The Map For Each Phase
The concrete and paving project is underway. During the project, there will be temporary inconveniences, such as restricted access to alleys, streets, parking spaces, and parking lots. There will also be construction noise. Weather related delays – If a day is rained out, the schedule will continue as detailed (unless otherwise stated), and the missed day will be added to the end of the schedule.
To ensure a smooth process, we kindly request your cooperation with the following:
Parking/Access: Please be mindful of any temporary parking restrictions or access in affected areas and plan accordingly.
Traffic: Follow the instructions of the traffic management personnel and adhere to any signage or alternate routes provided.
PHASE D – ASPHALT SEALCOATING:
SEPT 5TH – 15TH
All alleys will be seal coated except alleys with significant patchwork (see gray areas on map). Alleys will be blocked, so vehicles cannot drive in the alleys starting at 7:00 am the morning of the scheduled work. Access will be granted the following day. Striping of lots will be done same day as sealcoat.
Please review the maps and schedules to see the timing of the work throughout the community. Questions?
Email management@kingfarm.org or call 301-987-0122.
There is no Food Truck Friday this evening, but it will return next Friday with our friends from Grubbing Hard BBQ.
Food Truck Friday September Schedule
September 8 – Grubbing Hard BBQ
September 15 – El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza
September 22 – Trippy Tacos
Please note, due to weather or mechanical truck issues, food trucks may cancel on short notice.
King Farm Summer Concert Finale Next Saturday Night
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair as King Farm movies on the lawn continues with one the spring’s biggest movies – Super Mario Bros Movie, will be playing on the movie screen tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The movie, rated PG, will start promptly at 8:00 p.m. on the Saddle Ridge Circle lawn area adjacent to the Saddle Ridge Community Center – 300 Saddle Ridge Circle.
King Farm Community Yard Sale Coming Soon
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23, 2023 for the Annual King Farm Community Yard Sale. Come sell or shop for treasures from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Saddle Ridge Community Center lawn at 300 Saddle Ridge Circle. A rain date of Sunday, Sept 24, 2023 has been arranged.
Space on the lawn will be limited to one 10 x 10 space and you must pre-register if you wish to participate. Tables WILL NOT be provided. Set-up time for residents will begin at 7:00 a.m. Residents will be asked to set up their tables along the sidewalk on the grass areas on the Saddle Ridge lawn. There will be no assigned sale spaces. You must take all unsold items and trash with you after the event is over. No items should be left behind. This Yard Sale will be advertised via various social media outlets.
To register for this sale, please e-mail activities@kingfarm.org with your name and address and a description of the items you plan to sell. This is not a vendor business sale, it is strictly for household items, toys, clothing, furniture, etc.
REGULAR SEASON ENDS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
EXTENDED SEASON – 2 WEEKENDS
SEPTEMBER 8, 9, & 10
SEPTEMBER 15, 16, & 17
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
BOTH POOLS CLOSED
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
BOTH POOLS OPEN 3:30 PM- 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
BOTH POOLS OPEN 10:00 AM- 7:30 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
BOTH POOLS CLOSED
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
BOTH POOLS OPEN 3:30 PM- 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
BOTH POOLS OPEN 10:00 AM- 7:30 PM
We want to remind everyone that you MUST have either a physical Key Fob or Mobile Amenities Pass to access the pools. General Information can be found here: https://kingfarm.org/citizens-assembly-pools/.
Your picture is attached to the key fob and mobile pass. You cannot share key fobs. Please be sure the key fob or pass you use is assigned to you. Guards can look up your information, but if it doesn’t match or it isn’t available, entry may be denied.
Please remember to follow lifeguard instructions. Failure to follow lifeguard instructions can result in the suspension of the use of the pool for a day, a week, or the remainder of the season.
We appreciate your cooperation. Enjoy the final days of the pool season!
King Farm Neighbors Village News (KFNV)
Looking forward to September, the KFNV has a full roster of events for KFNV members and
non-members to participate in.
- The Walking Club will continue its jaunts Monday-Thursday at 4 pm, except in the case of inclement weather. The group meets in the park across from The Fontina Grille.
- On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the Movie Club will meet from 2:00-3:00 pm to review the movie, Dog, a 2022 comedy-drama about two former Army Rangers, one of whom is a Belgian Malinois canine as they take a road trip to get to a fellow soldier’s funeral. Channing Tatum is both the lead actor and director along with Reid Carolin. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 77% rating.
- On Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 12:30-2:00 pm, Book Club members will review the book, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. As Dale Singer of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch stated, “Like the intercontinental route that it is named for, The Lincoln Highway is long and filled with intriguing detours. In the hands of a master wordsmith like Towles, it is definitely worth the trip.”
- On Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 pm, The KFNV Friends Club will again host, as it did in June, its monthly luncheon outdoors at King Farm Homestead Park near the King Farm Barns and Community Gardens. The KFNV Friends hopes that you can join us to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall.
- NOTE: COFFE AND CONVERSATION FROM THIS MONTH ON WILL MEET ON THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Coffee and Conversation group, will gather from 10:00-11:30 pm and discuss the topic: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us.
- Highlight Event: On Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 pm, Patricia Dubroof will facilitate a class entitled, “Creative Engagement and Champagne.” Ms. Dubroof is Director of Community Relations/Creative Aging Specialist with Assisting Hands of Potomac as well as a professional artist & teacher. During this interactive event, Ms. Dubroof will demonstrate a simple, hands-on art project to create individualized note cards. You do not have to be a member of the KFNV to participate in this creative activity. We hope to see many King Farm friends at this “sparkling” and fun activity.
Please note that the monthly Movie Club, Book Club, Coffee and Conversation gatherings, and many highlight events are held at the King Farm Community Center, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. In case of inclement weather and if there is time to notify participants, the KFNV may opt for a Zoom presentation for any meeting or event. Finally, the KFNV offers transportation to many of its monthly events for KFNV members. Please contact the Operations Coordinator at kfnvinfo@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (301) 799-8104 to arrange for transportation.
Services
The KFNV continues to support King Farm residents with its community services. Transportation services continue to be the top category for KFNV services; however, many requests for simple household tasks have been fulfilled. Watering plant for vacationing KFNV members has been a very popular summer task for KFNV volunteers. The tasks have been quite varied. If you are in doubt about whether a task could be performed by one of the KFNV volunteers, go ahead and fill out the service form on the KFNV website. Our Operations Team will get back to you to determine if the task is under our umbrella of tasks.
As you can see, the tasks have been quite varied. If you are in doubt about whether a task could be performed by one of the KFNV volunteers, go ahead and fill out the service form on the KFNV website. Our Operations Team will get back to you to determine if the task is under our umbrella of tasks.
Besides transportation and simple household tasks, the KFNV also offers friendly phone calls, texts, and friendly visits. Please feel free to avail yourself of all of the community services that the KFNV offers. Please note that services are open to KFNV members only; however, membership is free and an easy process. See below on how to contact the KFNV to schedule any of the services or with any questions that you may have about the services as well as how to become a KFNV member.
Volunteers Wanted
The KFNV is looking for “a few good volunteers” to provide community services to its members. The KFNV is looking for volunteer assistance —from serving on committees like the Events Committee, to assisting the Operations Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, or the Webmaster– to providing transportation services to our members. Please feel free to contact the Operations Coordinator for any questions you may have about becoming a KFNV volunteer by calling (301) 799-8104, emailing to kfnvinfo@gmail.com , or viewing the KFNV website at www.kfnv.org for information as well as an on-line form to fill out to become a KFNV volunteer. The KFNV thanks you for your consideration in becoming a KFNV volunteer.
Contacting the KFNV
For most of the KFNV monthly events as well as the services, membership is required; but membership is as easy as filling out an on-line or mail-in form with residency in the King Farm Community being the only membership requirement. Although there is no fee to become a KFNV member, the KFNV does, however, accept and welcome donations; for these donations help defray the cost of KFNV services and events.
For information on how to register for any of the above events, to request a service or a ride, to become a KFNV member or a volunteer, or to make a donation, please contact the Operations Coordinator by calling (301) 799-8104 to leave a voicemail, emailing the KFNV at kfnvinfo@gmail.com , or viewing the KFNV website at www.kfnv.org
Rockville Swim Center Doggie Dip Day
For only $10 per pooch, your fur baby will be able to splash around at one of the city’s most-loved events. Humans can enter for free but won’t be allowed in the water due to health and safety reasons.”
Proof of a current rabies vaccination (either a certificate of vaccination or veterinarian’s letter) is required for entry (for your dog, not you). Dogs without vaccination won’t be allowed to enter.
Doggie Dip Day will be held rain or shine, noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9th, at Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane. For more information, email swimcenter@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8750.
King Farm Friendly Reminder
Alley Lights Must Be On From Dusk to Dawn
As we lose daylight hours, it is important to remember to verify that your alley light(s) is operable. Per Equity Resolution #2, alley lights should be on from dusk to dawn. The light should be on a photocell, so it automatically turns on at dusk. If your alley light is on a photocell but energized by a switch, please consider taping the switch in the on position to avoid accidently turning it off.
TRASH/RECYCLING:
- The City of Rockville provides once-per-week curbside recycling, trash, and yard waste collections in the community. Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste day in King Farm is THURSDAY.
- Place recycling/trash bins at the curb/alleyway the night before collection OR the morning of collection before 6:00 am.
- Recycling/trash bins must be store inside the garage, approved shed, or Living unit on non-collection days (within 24-hours of collection). Refer to Equity Resolution #1.
- Yard waste should be bagged and left at the front (not the alley) of the home on trash days.
- Please refer to the King Farm website (https://kingfarm.org/trash/) or the City for Rockville site for more information (https://kingfarm.org/city-of-rockville/).
Click here to read the Weekly Crime Report courtesy of the Rockville City Police Department.
Rockville City Police to Host Fair & Impartial Community Policing Training
The Rockville City Police Department is offering free Fair and Impartial Policing training for community members who would like to understand more about bias-free behavior in community policing. This training will give community members the tools needed to better communicate with police officers so that community members and police can work together and make their community safer and more resilient.
An FIP national instructor will lead a roundtable discussion session specifically designed for community members, covering the following topics:
- What is implicit bias? Participants will learn about the modern science of bias and prejudice, including implicit bias.
- How might implicit bias manifest in police and in community members?
- What can individuals and agencies do to promote bias-free behavior? Participants will learn skills for reducing and managing bias.
- What is RCPD doing to promote fair and impartial policing?
Light refreshments will be served. Seats are limited.
To learn more and register visit bit.ly/FIPSept2023.
RockView Program
If you have a ring camera (or other front door/doorbell camera), you can register it with the RCPD. The RockView program allows residents and business owners to voluntary register their privately owned video security camera systems with the RCPD. Registration in the RockView program does not enable law enforcement to view camera footage without an owner’s permission. However, the RockView program will allow city police to quickly identify security cameras that may have captured criminal activity when a crime is reported nearby. For more information about the RockView program, click here.
If you have a crime or concern to report, please contact the Rockville City Police Department at:
Non-Emergency: 240-314-8900
Emergency: 9-1-1
2 W. Montgomery Ave, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Stay connected with breaking news and information from RCPD on:
Facebook – @RockvilleCityPolice
Twitter – @RockvilleCityPD
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King Farm
300 Saddle Ridge Circle
Rockville, Maryland 20850
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