IN THIS EDITION:
- Management Office Closed June 19, 2024
- Juneteenth Closures and Trash Pickup Schedule
- Road Closure Saturday June 15, 2024
- Hawaiian Luau on the Lawn Tomorrow Night
- King Farm Summer Concert Series Returns
- June Edition of the King Farm Chronicle
- New City of Rockville Speed Limit
- Pool Hours (Baileys Common & Saddle Ridge)
- KFCA Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
- King Farm Music Jam Social Club – Upcoming Session
- 2024 Exterior Lot Inspections Are Underway
- King Farm Neighbors Village (KFNV) Activities
- City of Rockville Police Department
MANAGEMENT OFFICE CLOSED JUNE 19, 2024
KFCA Management Office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 and will re-open on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
King Farm shuttles are scheduled to operate regular service on June 19, 2024
JUNETEENTH CLOSURES AND TRASH PICKUP
HOLIDAY COLLECTION ADVISORY
In celebration of Juneteenth, recycling, trash, and yard waste will not be collected Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Monday and Tuesday collections will occur as scheduled. Wednesday and Thursday collections will occur one day later than usual.
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Learn more about holiday collection schedules and download a calendar for all holidays.
ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY JUNE 15, 2024
Suds and Soles 5K will bring road closures to Rockville Town Center and the surrounding areas. This annual race brought to you by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville begins and ends in Rockville Town Center and winds through neighborhood roads.
HAWAIIAN LUAU ON THE LAWN TOMORROW NIGHT!
Get ready for King Farm’s favorite summer event, the Hawaiian Luau on the lawn is back! So come dressed in your Hawaiian best as King Farm will welcome back the Hawaiian island magic to the Saddle Ridge Community Center lawn tomorrow Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a live luau show featuring our friends, Tuika and his family for an authentic style luau which includes Polynesian dancers, hula fun and the highly anticipated Samoan Fire Dance at dusk. The show also includes interactive segments where both adults and kids will be able to come on stage and learn to hula with the best. So be sure to practice those hip-shaking moves guys and girls!
We will also welcome our food truck friends from PhoWheels and El Jeffe Wood Fire Pizza, so be sure to bring your wallets!
Portions of Saddle Ridge Circle will be shut down by police at 6:00 p.m. to allow for pedestrian safety. You are encouraged to walk to the event.
King Farm Summer Concerts Series Returns!
The Summer Concert Series returns and is sure to rock the lawn all summer long. Join your neighbors next Saturday, June 22, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Saddle Ride Community Center lawn area, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle. We will welcome back Capitol Chill who will perform a variety of greatest hits to today’s hottest hits. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready for a great night of music.
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!
NEW CITY OF ROCKVILLE SPEED LIMIT
All Rockville streets now have speed limits of 35 mph or less after the city completed speed limit reduction work on Gude Drive and Wootton Parkway in late April.
The changes, which do not include state roads, updated signs to reduce speed limits from 40 to 35 mph on the following segments:
- Wootton Parkway in both directions between Seven Locks Road and West Edmonston Drive.
- West Gude Drive in both directions between Piccard Drive and MD 355, and westbound between Research Boulevard and MD 28.
- East Gude Drive in both directions between Southlawn Lane and MD 28.
POOL HOURS (BAILEYS COMMON & SADDLE RIDGE)
Now through Labor Day (9/2), the pools will be Open Daily from 11 am – 8:30 pm.
Early Morning Lap Swim Hours:
Saddle Ridge Pool – Tuesdays 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. June 17 – July 17
Tuesdays 6:00 am – 10:00 except time frame listed above
Bailey’s Commons Pool – Thursdays 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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.
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.
Next BOT Meeting: July 17, 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: July 8, 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: July 10, 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.
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.
Email kingfarmmusicclub@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
Upcoming Sessions – June 23, and July 28
EXTERIOR LOT INSPECTIONS IN PROGRESS
CHECK YOUR MAIL AND EMAIL
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, Creek Valley Lane, Redland Blvd., Garden View Way, Reserve Champion Dr.
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 Neighbors Village (KFNV) Activities for the Weeks Ahead
Date Event
June 18, 2024 Games Night
June 20, 2024 The KFNV Friends Club Luncheon
June 26, 2024 Coffee and Conversation
June 27, 2024 Introduction to American Sign Language
July 13, 2024 Big Train Baseball Game
Events
The King Farm Neighbors Village (KFNV) Book Club met yesterday to discuss the book, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Even though almost all on-line reviewers thought the novel was very well written with an interesting story, many of the KFNV members felt the book was a bit boring with too much description and not enough action.
Other KFNV events in June and July are:
June
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
July
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
Who: All members of the King Farm Community are invited to the game. You do not have to be a member of King Farm Neighbors Village to participate in this event.
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. Participants 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 participants 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 one 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!
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.
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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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