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.

Saturday, February 09, 2013

Calling ALL GARDENERS!

Mount Rainier Gardeners:

Growing Community Gardens

A gathering for Prince George’s County gardeners to build community, learn from each other, and gain gardening skills

Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10 am – 3 pm

University of Maryland Center for Educational Partnership,

6200 Sheridan St., Riverdale, MD 20737

Join us for workshops, networking, and lunch

All workshops taught by Prince George’s County Master Gardeners:

Workshop 1: Weed ID and control taught by Kelley Oklesson & Joe Mudd

Workshop 2: Composting in your plot taught by Edi Butler

Workshop 3: Season extension taught by Jennifer Fairfax

$10 per person

Register at http://2ndannualgrowingcommunitygardens.eventbrite.com/. Contact Christie Balch at cbalch@umd.edu for more information.

Hosted by University of Maryland Extension Prince George’s County

Sponsored by:

MOM’s Organic Market

Maryland Agricultural Council, Inc.

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Christie Balch
University of Maryland Extension Program Coordinator
Center for Educational Partnership

6200 Sheridan St.

Riverdale, MD 20737

Email: cbalch@umd.edu

Phone: (301) 779-2806 x706

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.