Join us for an important community forum: Standing up for community care – Empowering community members targeted by ICE Learn, Empower & Act by knowing your rights! Hosted by Keweenaw Against the Oligarchy (the hub of Michigan United Action), Keweenaw Mutual Aid Committee, Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, and Keweenaw Indivisible Free & open to all — No RSVP needed! Wednesday, September 257:00 … Continue reading Know Your Rights & Preparedness on ICE Forum
Read Aloud with Confidence Workshop with children’s book author Kelsey Gross
This free workshop is designed for all adults—especially international adults—who would like to build their skills in reading aloud to children and gain confidence in public speaking in English. Participants will learn: Tips for expressive reading How to engage children with stories Confidence in speaking aloud in English Practice in bringing stories to life for … Continue reading Read Aloud with Confidence Workshop with children’s book author Kelsey Gross
Conversation Partners Appreciation Lunch
A social gathering for the current EBLP Conversation Partners was held at the Portage Lake United Church on May 2, 2025. The board organized this informal lunch gathering to express their thanks and to give the volunteers and student partners an opportunity to meet each other, ask questions, and share experiences. There are presently twelve … Continue reading Conversation Partners Appreciation Lunch
Meet the Tutor: Mary Brunet
Mary Elizabeth Brunet has been part of the Houghton/Hancock community for most of her life and is a familiar face to many. As the treasurer of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP), she brings not only her organizational skills but also a deep commitment to helping others. Get to know more about Mary, her volunteer … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Mary Brunet
Meet the Tutor: Jan Handler
We’re excited to introduce you to Jan Handler, the secretary of Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) and coordinator of our Conversation Partner program. Jan has been an integral part of our organization since moving to Houghton, bringing warmth, experience, and a passion for connection to her work with students. Jan Handler Let's get to know … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Jan Handler
Beef Stew with Potatoes and Tomatoes 炖牛肉
by Dongping Ye with Denise Heikinen I’m happy to introduce one of our newest students in the literacy program, Dongping Ye. Dongping is from Harbin, China and has come to Houghton to live with his daughter, Xinyu, and her family. Dongping knew only a little English when he started visiting me on Friday mornings, but … Continue reading Beef Stew with Potatoes and Tomatoes 炖牛肉
Ramadan Storytime at PLDL
On March 7, 2025, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) was honored to support a special Ramadan Storytime event at the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). This engaging program introduced children and families to Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, reflection, and togetherness. A Storytelling Experience Rooted in Culture and TraditionVolunteers read books about … Continue reading Ramadan Storytime at PLDL
Elaine Bacon Literacy Program Joins the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
We are excited to share that the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) is now a proud member of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce! This membership marks an important step in strengthening our connections within the local business and nonprofit community while continuing our mission to support English language learners in the Keweenaw area. Why This … Continue reading Elaine Bacon Literacy Program Joins the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
How ChatGPT Helped Me Prepare for My Conference Presentation: A Personal Journey
In the Fall of 2022, I began a project using multispectral satellite images to classify croplands. The project involved machine learning and deep learning models like Random Forest, Transformer, and Recurrent Neural Networks to automatically process large-scale satellite images and crop data. The goal was to predict cropland types (soybean, corn, etc.) down to each … Continue reading How ChatGPT Helped Me Prepare for My Conference Presentation: A Personal Journey
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