IN THIS EDITION:
- March 2026 Edition of the King Farm Chronicle
- KFCA Annual Meeting and Election
- King Farm Egg Hunt on the Lawn & Magic Show
- King Farm Spring New York BusTrip
- Goddard School Open House
- Annual King Farm Stream Valley Park Clean Up
- KFCA Political Signage Guidelines
- Annual Lot Inspections 2026
- KFCA Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
- King Farm Affiliate/Club Events Schedule
- This Week in Rockville
- City of Rockville Weekly Crime Report
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REQUIREMENTS TO VOTE IN THE KFCA ANNUAL ELECTION
On April 22, 2026, King Farm Citizens Assembly (“KFCA”) will hold its Annual Meeting and Election to elect two (2) Citizens to the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Assembly and one (1) KFCA President: The KFCA President Election is uncontested. The Board Of Trustees’ Election is contested; There are three (3) candidates for two (2) seats. The Candidate Forum will be held Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM via zoom.
All King Farm Titleholders and Citizens who are eighteen years or over, must be current within 30 days of the due date of financial obligations to the Assembly, and are registered with the Assembly are qualified voters and may vote.
All Citizen [resident] titleholders of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominium units, as shown on the Assembly’s records, are automatically registered.
NOTE: Non-resident Titleholders are NOT eligible to vote in the election per the governing documents.
All other persons who wish to vote, including tenants and other occupants of a King Farm residence who are not listed with the Assembly as the owner(s) of record, are required to complete a Citizen Registration Form* annually to register as Citizens with the Assembly and to vote in Assembly elections.
Registration forms are due by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
If you are NOT a Citizen Titleholder on-file with the Assembly and have not registered by the deadline, you are not permitted to vote in the election.
*Management will verify proof of residency.
(*signed lease, state issued license or ID, and/or confirmation from the registered owner may be requested)
. The Citizen Registration form is available on the King Farm website: https://kingfarm.org/annual-meeting-election/ All forms will be verified (signed lease, state issued driver’s license, and/or owner verification).
If you have any questions, please email Management at management@kingfarm.org or call 301-987-0122.
KING FARM EGG HUNT ON THE LAWN & MAGIC SHOW
King Farm will “Hop into Spring” on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with the community’s annual egg hunt on the lawn (weather permitting) and magic show fun. Join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Saddle Ridge Community Center (300 Saddle Ridge Circle) for a special performance by magician Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible.
This magic show is suitable for children ages 3 and over and is always a belly laughing good time. After the magic show, the fun will move outdoors for the egg hunt. The lawn will be sectioned off by age. Be sure to bring a basket or bag to collect those treat-filled eggs. Only children will be permitted on the lawn during the hunt! The Hunt will take place promptly at 10:45a.m.so if you plan to partake in the egg hunt only, please be there no later than 10:30 a.m.so you don’t miss it.
Hoppers the Bunny will be available for photos after the egg hunt. King Farm resident children of all ages are welcome to attend the hunt. Due to space limitations, this event is open to King Farm residents and their children only, sorry no non-resident outside guests, friends or relatives permitted.
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KING FARM SPRING NEW YORK BUS TRIP
Back by popular demand, King Farm has scheduled a spring bus trip to New York City. A chartered bus will leave King Farm’s Saddle Ridge Community Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. and will arrive in the heart of Rockefeller Center around 11:00 a.m.
Residents will then be on their own to see the sights, catch a show, do a little holiday shopping, or just find a great place to eat. The bus will leave New York at 7:30 p.m. that evening and will arrive back in King Farm around midnight.
The cost to participate in the bus trip is $80.00 per person, this registration fee is non-refundable. Space is limited. To register please e-mail activities@kingfarm.org for a registration form. Upon receipt of your e-mail, you will be given directions to submit your registration form and payment.
To ensure that all King Farm residents have the opportunity to attend, this trip is open to all King Farm residents only. Any children registered to attend, must be free from needing the use of a car/booster seat.
Summer Camp 2026 at The Goddard School of Rockville ☀️
This summer, children will explore big ideas and exciting possibilities through our career-themed Summer Camp program! Each week campers will dive into a different profession from marine biologists and chefs to astronauts, inventors, athletes, and artists through hands-on activities, creative projects, and collaborative learning experiences.
Running June 29 through August 26, our nine-week program encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence as children discover new interests while enjoying all the fun of summer. Campers will explore, invent, create, and imagine while developing skills that inspire them to dream big about their future.
With engaging themes, exciting projects, and plenty of summer fun, Summer Camp 2026 is designed to keep children learning, exploring, and growing all season long.
Open House – March 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for our Open House on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to tour our school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our programs and curriculum. Guests will be able to explore our classrooms, ask questions about enrollment, and discover what makes our community such a special place for children to learn and grow.
We look forward to welcoming new families and sharing all that our school has to offer!
ANNUAL KING FARM STREAM VALLEY PARK CLEAN UP
The Annual King Farm Stream Valley Park Clean Up needs new volunteer leader(s) for the April 2026 event. The City of Rockville and King Farm Board of Trustees help sponsor the cleanup. Previous leaders are happy to provide guidance.
The date is TBD, can be set by the leader(s), in consultation with the City and King Farm BOT. Please contact Kate Gould (301-254-5849) for details.
KFCA POLITICAL SIGNAGE GUIDELINES
King Farm follows the City of Rockville guidelines regarding political signs. Signs are allowed 30 days before an election and have to be removed within 7 days of ending of election. Primary elections in Maryland are held on June 23, 2026. There are no political signs allowed until May 23, 2026 and all must be removed by June 30th
Permission Required: No signage is allowed in common areas without KFCA Management approval.
Sign Limitations: Each household is allowed a maximum of three signs.
Size Guidelines: Political signs are allowed based on the applicable State of Maryland or City of Rockville requirements (as of 2020 limited to 5 square feet per sign).
Flags and Flagpoles. Decorative flags and flagpoles staffs which do not exceed five feet (5’) in length and are attached to a wall or pillar of the Living Unit are permitted at front, side and rear yard locations and are a routine change not requiring application and approval so long as the flag and flagpole conform to the design standard. Flags should not exceed 25 square feet per face. Permanent, free-standing flagpoles are not permitted on Lots.
Post-Election Removal: After the election concludes, all signs must be removed from the property within seven days.
ANNUAL PROPERTY LOT INSPECTIONS
2026 COMMUNITY INSPECTIONS HAVE STARTED
Periodic exterior inspections of the homes/lots in King Farm are important for ensuring all property owners are adhering to the maintenance standards listed in the governing documents. These standards contribute to enhancing curb appeal and property values.
If maintenance items are identified, a notice will be sent via USPS mail and by email, if on file with the management office. The initial notice will provide a compliance date to bring the noted items into compliance. An email will also be sent to homeowners from the management office. If the items are not brought into compliance, then a Final Notice/ Intent to Hold Hearing will be sent via USPS mail, email and posted to the property address door.
PLEASE MARK THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESSES AS SAFE SENDERS:
management@kingfarm.org via senearthcomail.comsource.com
management-kingfarm.org@shared1.ccsend.com
If you have any questions, please contact the Management Office at 301-987-0122 or management@kingfarm.org.
UPCOMING BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
BOT typically meets on the 3rd Wednesday every other month.
Next BOT Meeting: Wednesday March 18, 2026 @ 6:30 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: Monday April 13, 2026 @ 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: Wednesday April 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Minutes, Agendas, and other info for ADT: https://kingfarm.org/architectural-design-trust/
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Next EA Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Minutes, Agendas, and other info for EA: https://kingfarm.org/external-affairs/
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.
https://kingfarm.org/zoom-meeting-lin
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