From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Gateway Arts District Studio TOUR -- May 13, 2017

We're excited to announce that the 13th Annual Gateway Open Studios Tour will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 12-5pm! Participant Registration is now open, and we hope you will take a moment to sign up.

Every spring, this one-day festival allows hundreds of attendees a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet artists and explore creative spaces throughout the Gateway Arts District. The event showcases our local diversity and uniqueness as well as our high-quality dining and shopping options.

Whether you are an artist working out of your home, a well-established gallery owner, or a local business owner, Open Studios Tour is a chance to promote your craft, connect with your neighbors, and take part in a community celebration that people of all ages, near and far, look forward to each year.

To participate, register here. Please note that the deadline to be included on the tour map is Friday, April 21, and registration is limited to locations within the neighborhoods of Mount Rainier, Brentwood, North Brentwood, and Hyattsville. If you have questions, email Jordan Dyniewski, 2017 OST Event Manager, at openstudiostour@gatewaycdc.org, and find more information at www.gatewayopenstudios.org .

In the coming weeks, we'll host events and workshops to help you get excited and ready for the tour. Don't miss our kick-off event, which will be held on April 14th, 6:30 pm, at our Media Arts Lab, 3311 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier, MD. We'll also have printed posters, postcards, and other materials to help promote the event and to help promote you.

Stay tuned for more details!

The tour won't be complete without you, so please sign up to participate! We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.