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.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Better Block Night, April 26, 2013 from 6 – 10 pm

Better Block Night, April 26, 2013 from 6 – 10 pm, around the Mount Rainier Circle

Come to our info booth at City Hall Plaza to get a map to discover featured activities:
Chatter Chair: Mount Rainier Interactive, by artists Greta Byrum and Mike Turner, will turn an overlooked alleyway into an interactive story telling studio.

Library/Insurance Building: Meet the artist John Grunwell and his colorful mural design for the Library/Insurance building.

Launch Pad: Artist Will McKindley-Ward is the organizer of Launch Pad, a free workshop space serving the young musicians of the Gateway Arts District. Designed by local musicians and music educators, the workshop assists high-school-age music acts in developing their own unique songcraft, stagecraft, and production skills. Launch Pad will provide live music in and outside of the Gallagher Building on Better Block Night.

Circle Deli Mural: Artist Melissa Glasser mural-in-progress installation will be on view with a chance to meet and talk with the artist. Circle Deli will provide delectable samples for passer-byers who stop in to learn more about Glasser’s creative life in the Gateway Arts District.

Partytime Liquor: This community-friendly liquor store will host a free wine tasting.

Urban Eats Music Café: See the new window lettering design and meet Art-st-Business partners, Robin Bliss, visual display artist and business owners Annette and Marsha Martin. Live music and great eats! 8pm Mount Rainier Jam Band; 9pm Kim Reynolds Quartet

Mon Cheri Haitian Fine Art Gallery hosts and exhibition open reception for a large group show with Hyattsville Community Arts Alliance.

Adinkra Cultural Arts Center and Ubuntu Nakama: Stop by for a drum class observation and then get inspired to join the open dance and drum class for all ages. Love the way you move!

Veteran's Park: Art Works Studio School will bring a new spirit of fun and creativity to this park with their bubble art activity appropriate for artists of all ages.

Street Performances by Taratibu Youth Association’s Pan-African Drill Team and wandering story-telling with Moira Jackson

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.