We’re excited to share our International Neighbors Winter–Spring 2026 Diary Dates! 🌍Please find the attached flyer with all of our upcoming weekly programs from January through June. As always, International Neighbors is a welcoming community gathering that celebrates culture, art, food, and the outdoors. We bring together local residents, international families, newcomers, and longtime Yoopers … Continue reading International Neighbors Winter/Spring 2026
Giving Tuesday 2025: Growing Literacy and Community Together
During the recent Giving Tuesday campaign through the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program received over $4,200 in community donations. We are grateful for this strong show of support and for the many individuals who helped share our work and encourage giving. Giving Tuesday offers local nonprofit organizations an opportunity to … Continue reading Giving Tuesday 2025: Growing Literacy and Community Together
A Look Back at the First Keweenaw International Children’s Festival
The board of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program would like to thank the many international and local people and organizations who made Saturday's first-ever Keweenaw International Children's Festival at the Portage Lake District Library a huge success! The library was jam-packed for hours as children and their parents milled around listening and dancing to stories, … Continue reading A Look Back at the First Keweenaw International Children’s Festival
Our Conversation Partners in Action
by Jan Handler The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program’s Conversation Partners remain active in sharing varied experiences while building trusting relationships. Martha and Marjan share an enjoyment of the outdoors, and they have visited various places of interest as they meet each week. Their adventures in recent months have included Hungarian Falls and other scenic hikes. … Continue reading Our Conversation Partners in Action
99-Word Creative Writing with Charli Mills
We had a lovely morning with six enthusiastic participants as we gathered to explore the art of the 99-word story with writing coach Charli Mills. During the session, we worked through shorter practice pieces (including a 159-word prompt, then a 59-word exercise) before returning to write a full 99-word story. The structure helped all of … Continue reading 99-Word Creative Writing with Charli Mills
Creative Writing Workshop with Charli Mills
Workshop Focus: Explore the art of 99-word storytelling Write and share personal narratives — your cultural heritage, journey to the U.S., family stories, challenges, and moments of joy. Build confidence in expressing yourself through short, meaningful writing! Who Can Join:Open for public, especially for International adults (ages 16+) — all levels of English are welcome! … Continue reading Creative Writing Workshop with Charli Mills
Fall Decoration Workshop with Marion Kreivi
We had a wonderful day at our Fall Workshop, filled with creativity and fun! A total of 18 children and 5 adults joined us to make simple, beautiful crafts for the season. A big thank you to Marion for sharing her passion and teaching the craft activities so enthusiastically. We also appreciate Jan for coming … Continue reading Fall Decoration Workshop with Marion Kreivi
Join the Keweenaw International Children’s Festival as a Family Volunteer!
Dear Friends, We are excited to invite you and your family to participate in the Keweenaw International Children’s Festival (KICF) hosted by Elaine Bacon Literacy Program! This event is supported by the funding from Keweenaw Community Foundation and 2025 Small Grants from Copper Shores. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your culture, creativity, and stories with … Continue reading Join the Keweenaw International Children’s Festival as a Family Volunteer!
Fun and Engaging Moments from Our 2nd Workshop!
Our Road to Keweenaw International Children’s Festival series continued on September 27 with two exciting sessions — a screen printing workshop led by our friend and local artist Miriam, and Read Aloud Session 2 with author Kelsey Gross. Children (and parents) had a fun and engaging morning exploring creativity through art and storytelling. Under Miriam’s … Continue reading Fun and Engaging Moments from Our 2nd Workshop!
Know Your Rights
Last night, more than 50 community members gathered at Fisher Hall 138 on the Michigan Tech campus for the Know Your Rights event, organized through the collaboration of five local organizations, including the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program. The presentation focused on building awareness—both for citizens and non-citizens—about their rights and the steps to take if … Continue reading Know Your Rights
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