- Pool Hours (Baileys Common & Saddle Ridge)
- Flags for Heros Memorial Day Weekend
- Hometown Holidays
- Management Closed Monday May 27th
- May Edition of the King Farm Chronicle
- KFCA Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
- Public Safety Town Hall Discussion Replay
- Calling all King Farm Graduates
- Water Fitness Classes Coming to King Farm
- 2024 Exterior Lot Inspections Are Underway
- King Farm Music Jam Social Club – Upcoming Sessions
- King Farm Neighbors Village (KFNV) Activities
- City of Rockville Police Department
POOL HOURS (BAILEYS COMMON & SADDLE RIDGE)
Starting tomorrow May 25, 2024, through Labor Day (9/2), the pools will be open from 11 am – 8:30 pm.
Extended morning lap swim hours only:
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Community Center Pool Thursdays 6:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bailey’s Commons Pool
While swim team is in session, the Saddle Ridge morning swim is 6 am – 8
2024 pool rules and regulations can be accessed at www.kingfarm.org or to obtain a copy, please contact the Management office at 301-987-0122 or email management@kingfarm.org.
YOU MUST have a Key Fob or mobile pass to access the pools. Access will be verified with the picture associated with the pass. If the picture and address do not match, you will be refused entry until your information is updated with the Management Office.
If you don’t have a Key Fob or mobile pass, then you will need to fill out the amenities pass application https://kingfarm.org/amenities-pass-application-form/. Key Fob processing hours are Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Management will contact you once your pass is ready.
The amenities pass will also give you access to the shuttle bus and the fitness room located at 300 Saddle Ridge Circle.
Key Fob and Mobile Pass Reminders:
You must live in or own a home in King Farm to receive a key fob.
Tenants must complete the key fob form, sign it and forward it to the landlord/agent to sign.
A current copy of the lease must be attached with the application.
If key fobs or a mobile pass have already been issued to the property, additional fobs will not be issued unless they are deactivated, and a $25 replacement fee is paid.
Key Fobs and Mobile Passes will be issued to EITHER THE OWNER OR TENANT, NOT BOTH.
Pool access will be denied to any residents who are not in good standing.
Children 12 and over are eligible to obtain their own Key Fob with parental permission. Access only covers their entry; they are not allowed to bring guests. Ages 14-17 are allowed 1 guest.
FLAGS FOR HEROS KING FARM HOMESTEAD
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
The City of Rockville’s Hometown Holidays Music Fest takes place from noon-7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at RedGate Park (14500 Avery Road) in Rockville. Everclear, the alternative rock band whose career spans four decades and many memorable hits, will headline.
The event is a free festival featuring two stages of music; kids activities including amusements (fee), entertainment, sand dunes, and yard games; beverage booths; and sponsor and city services booths. Food vendors this year include Kona Ice, Pho Wheels, Pop-up Poutine, Trippy Tacos, and more.
“Emerging from the 1990s alternative scene, Everclear’s career includes 11 studio releases and over 6 million records sold on the strength of 12 top-40 singles, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You a New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything to Everyone.”
Everclear takes the stage on Sunday evening to put an exclamation point on two days of entertainment that feature local, regional and national acts, including BonJourney, Capital Effect, 8 Ohms Band, the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, The JoGo Project, The Reflex, SoulTET, Brent & Co., Poehemia, FeelFree, and DeSanguashington. Kid-friendly features include music by Kidsinger Jim and an animal show by Ferrets and Friends.
Kick off your shoes and kick off summer with your feet in the sand at two sand pits, join a game of cornhole, or take a morning yoga class with Thrive Yoga from 9-10 a.m. Sunday at the RedGate Stage. Find the full schedule of entertainment and additional festival details at www.rockvillemd.gov/HTH.
A free shuttle will run between Rockville Town Center and the festival. The city’s 80th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 27, in Rockville Town Center, will cap off the weekend.”
MANAGEMENT OFFICE CLOSED
The Management Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE MAY EDITION
To view past email newsletters and other updates,
please visit the King Farm website under ‘Stay Informed‘.
The King Farm website, www.kingfarm.org, is your best resource
for staying up-to-date with all things King Farm!
KING FARM HAS GONE SOCIAL (MEDIA!)
UPDATED NAME TO KING FARM CITIZENS ASSEMBLY
In an effort to expand communication avenues to the residents and community, King Farm Citizens Assembly will start using Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. This is a trial run, so if you prefer to receive your information through these channels, be sure to like or follow our new social media accounts so we know you are interested. The goal is to provide residents another way to stay up to date with all the news and events happening in King Farm.
Follow us on:
Facebook – King Farm Citizens Assembly (formerly King Farm Chronicle)
Instagram @KingFarmCitizensAssembly
X (Twitter) @TheKFCA
UPCOMING BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
BOT typically meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
June 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Minutes, Agendas, and other info for BOT: https://kingfarm.org/board-of-trustees/
BOCC typically meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Next BOCC Regular Meeting: June 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Minutes, Agendas, and other info for BOCC: https://kingfarm.org/board-of-code-compliance/
ADT typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
Applications due by the 20th of the month to be reviewed at the next meeting
Next ADT Meeting: June 05 , 2024 @4:30 pm
Minutes, Agendas, and other info for ADT: https://kingfarm.org/architectural-design-trust/
MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA ZOOM AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Contact Management if you need assistance.
Meeting changes will be sent via email blast and/or posted on the website.
PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL DISCUSSION REPLAY
KFCA held and public safety meeting with the City of Rockville Police Department. Here is the youtube link to watch the replay: https://youtu.be/6WVmxfSC3wo.
CALLING ALL KING FARM GRADUATES!
Calling all preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school and college graduates! The Chronicle would like to feature your 2024 graduate in the June Neighbors in the News graduates segment. Send us a photo of your graduate and all the details to chronicle@kingfarm.org by May 24, 2024.
WATER FITNESS CLASSES COMING TO BAILEY’S POOL
DEADLINE TO REGISTER JUNE 14TH
One of the many activities which will occur this summer at the pool will be water fitness classes at the Bailey’s Commons pool on Garden View Way.
The WetYet? Water Fitness Company, owned and operated by instructor Nancy Brouillette, will be hosting the popular “Shallow Water Workout” fitness class. The class is not only healthy; it is tons of fun too! Adults of just about any age and any fitness level are encouraged to participate. In fact, you don’t even need to know how to swim, as classes are held in the shallow end of the pool.
The “Shallow Water” class will be held on Thursday evenings starting June 20 through August 8, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and is open to King Farm residents only with a valid Amenities Pass/Key Fob to access the Bailey’s Commons pool on Garden View Way. There will be no class on July 4, 2024.
The cost for the 7-week program is $75.00, there must be a minimum of 10 residents registered for the program in order for it to be held. If you would like to register, e-mail activities@kingfarm.org for a registration form. Once your completed registration form is received, you will be sent a link to pay via credit card payment and a fitness waiver.
The deadline to register is June 14, 2024. If you have additional questions, please email activities@kingfarm.org.
Periodic exterior inspections of the homes/lots in King Farm are important for ensuring all property owners are maintaining their home/lot in accordance with the governing documents. These maintenance standards contribute to enhancing curb appeal and property values.
HOA Inspections USA, an independent inspection company, will take photos of homes as part of the inspection process. The photographer will be identifiable by their colored safety vest. The photographer will be using cameras to take photos of homes from common/public areas. The photographer will not discuss what issues may be cited for yours or anyone else’s property.
CHECK YOUR MAIL (USPS)
If maintenance items are identified, a notice from HOA Inspections USA will be sent via USPS mail. Email notifications will NOT be sent for the initial notice. The initial notice will provide a compliance date to bring the noted items into compliance.
If the items are not brought into compliance by the comply date, then a Final Notice/ Intent to Hold Hearing will be sent via USPS mail, email (if available) and posted to the property address door.
FINAL NOTICES have been sent to properties located on the following streets:
Bonnibelle Place, Dunloggin Drive, Game Creek Drive, Heritage Fields Way, Landis Way, Lawson Way, Rolling Fields Way, Silver King Lane, Treemont Way, Trotter Farm Drive, Shorthorn Way, Pasture Side Place, Saddle Ridge Circle, and Watkins Overlook.
INITIAL NOTICES have been sent to properties located on the following streets:
Crooked Creek Drive, Garden View Square, Pasture Side Way, Pure Spring Crescent, Ridgemont Avenue, Grand Champion Drive, Wickwood Drive, Piccard Drive, Robena Way Crestfield Drive, Elmcroft Blvd., Poplar Spring Road, Royal Crescent.
If there are extenuating circumstances, if you have any questions or to report resolved maintenance items,
please contact the Management Office at 301-987-0122 or email management@kingfarm.org.
KING FARM MUSIC JAM SOCIAL CLUB- UPCOMING SESSION
King Farm Music Jam Social Club is a group of hobby musicians who come together to play music. This group is sponsored by King Farm Citizens Assembly. club meetings are held on a monthly basis with sessions throughout the year.
The sessions are held at the King Farm Community Center, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle, Rockville, MD, 20850.
Guitarists, keyboardists, percussionists, and other musicians of all levels, 18 years and older, are welcome to participate.
Bring your musical instrument. It is also helpful to bring a music stand and a power strip if power is needed for your equipment. For those that sing, a microphone would be helpful.
Songs are selected from a jam songbook and generally have common chords. A phone, tablet, or computer is needed.
Also, feel free to bring song sheets for any songs with common chords you would like to share; 10 to 15 copies should do it.
Email kingfarmmusicclub@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
Upcoming Sessions – June 23, and July 28
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King Farm Neighbors Village (KFNV) Activities for the Weeks Ahead
Date Event
June 6, 2024 KFNV Movie Club
June 13, 2024 KFNV Book Club
June 18, 2024 Games Night
June 20, 2024 The KFNV Friends Club Luncheon
June 26, 2024 Coffee and Conversation
June 27, 2024 Highlight Event: Introduction to American Sign Language
July 13, 2024 Highlight Event: Big Train Baseball Game
Events: June and July
The KFNV has the following events scheduled for June and July.
1. On June 6, 2024 from 2:00- 3:00 pm, the KFNV member Movie Club will review the film, The Age of Adaline, a 2015 fantasy-drama about a young woman born at the turn of the 20th century, who is rendered ageless after an accident. The Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer gives it a 55% score, while the audience score is higher at 66%.
2. On June 13, 2024 from 12:30- 2:00 pm, the KFNV Book Club members will meet to discuss the book, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. This novel attempts to answer this question posed by a reviewer in the New York Times: Shakespeare’s Son Died at 11. ANovel Asks How It Shaped His Art. The average score was 4.5 on Google.
3. On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 pm, the KFNV will host its monthly Games Night. Come out and enjoy some competitive fun with your King Farm neighbors. You do not have to be a member of the KFNV to join in the fun. The KFNV will provide various board games, but you are welcome to bring your own game(s) as well. In addition, please bring your own snacks and drinks to nibble on and sip as you play your favorite board game.
- On Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 pm, the KFNV Friends Club will host its monthly luncheon at Farmsook Happiness Thai Kitchen, 800 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland. Please come and enjoy lunch and conversation with your fellow King Farmers. All residents of King Farm are invited as membership in the KFNV is not a requirement to participate in the luncheon. Finally, please note that this is a KFNV Friends meet-up and everyone is responsible to pay for their own lunch.
5. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, KFNV will host Coffee and Conversation from 10:00-11:30 am. Please come out and enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversation with your fellow King Farmers. The discussion topic will be: What is your favorite hobby or activity that you enjoy? Feel free to bring examples of your hobby or activity.
6. On Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 7:00-8:30 pm, the KFNV will host in the King Farm Community Center a presentation: “Introduction to Sign Language,” by Betsy Marcus and Sue Spector. Ms. Marcus received her Master’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation from Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, and has been an ASL interpreter for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for over 30 years. Ms. Spector, a retired MCPS elementary teacher and one of the KFNV Board members, was trained in ASL by Ms. Marcus and used ASL with her second grade students. The KFNV invites all King Farmers to this event, as membership is not a requirement to attend this presentation. The KFNV hopes to see many King Farmers at this educational event as we learn together about the deaf culture and language.
- TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
The KFNV is excited to announce its first ever baseball game outing. The particulars are:
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Shirley Povich Field at Cabin John Park, 10600 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852
Teams: Bethesda Big Train vs Gaithersburg Giants
How to Participate: The Big Train management has reserved a block of tickets for KFNV members. Members must go to the website: https://www.bigtrain.org/individual-tickets, scroll down to the July 13th game, and click on “Get Tickets.” You will see a link under the cart in the top right corner that says “Enter Group Code.” Click on that and enter the KFNV code. (This code will be given to members in an email after they RSVP to the event.) Once seats are selected, continue to checkout. The total ticket price is $13.84, which includes fees. Note: tickets can be purchased using this website only until July 11th at 7:00 pm. In addition, after the cut-off, no KFNV members will be able to walk up to the gate for a guaranteed spot in the KFNV section.
Inclement Weather: If the game is called because of bad weather, the game will be rescheduled, and you will be able to use the tickets for that rescheduled date or for another date if you can’t make the rescheduled date.
Food and Beverages: There will be food, concessions, soft drinks, and beer available for purchase at the park.
Questions: Contact the KFNV Operations Coordinator at kfnvinfo@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (301) 799-8104 if you have any questions about this event, especially if you have questions about how to purchase tickets.
The KFNV hopes to see you at the ball game on July 13,2024!
- The Walking Club continues its strolls Monday-Thursday at 4 pm, except in the case of inclement weather. The group meets in the park across from The Fontina Grille.
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 to appointments, simple household tasks, friendly phone calls/texts, and friendly visits. Please feel free to avail yourself of all of the community services that the KFNV offers. 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. Also, 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
The KFNV is always looking for a “few good volunteers” to provide community services to its members like drives to appointments, friendly visits, and help with simple household tasks. Volunteers are an important part of the KFNV.
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. We are a multi-generational Village; therefore, there is no age requirement to join the KFNV. The KFNV welcomes all King Farm residents of all ages.
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.
The KFNV Board of Directors wishes the King Farm community a safe Memorial Day with family and friends.
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courtesy of the Rockville City Police Department.
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.
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Non-Emergency: 240-314-8900
Emergency: 9-1-1
2 W. Montgomery Ave, Rockville, Maryland 20850
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