Since 1969, the volunteers of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) have devoted themselves to the teaching of English to international adults in the Copper Country, while our sister program, International Neighbors, has focused on the culture, customs, and foods of other countries. Over the years, EBLP has introduced several changes, such as online lessons, … Continue reading Chinese Language Classes Now Offered to the Community
EBLP Newsletter 2024: Celebrating Student Achievements and Milestones
Be sure to read through our latest newsletter to stay updated on all the amazing accomplishments and milestones our students have achieved. Let's celebrate their successes and continue to support them on their path to greatness! Take a moment to bask in the warmth of the sun, listen to the cheerful chirping of birds, and … Continue reading EBLP Newsletter 2024: Celebrating Student Achievements and Milestones
New Year Potluck Party!
On January 4th, The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program joined International Neighbors for a potluck luncheon at Puti Akbar's house to celebrate the New Year and share good friends and good food.
Winner of October’s Do Good in the Copper Country
Congratulations to our own Puti Ceniza Akbar for winning October's Do Good in the Copper Country Volunteer award in recognition of her many volunteer efforts in the Copper Country. We know her work for our website, but how many of us are aware of her many other volunteer enterprises? For instance, even as a Copper … Continue reading Winner of October’s Do Good in the Copper Country
Meet the Tutor: Denise Heikinen
Hello Denise! How are you? How’s summer been treating you so far? What do you find is different from the previous years? What do you like and what do you miss? Hello Puti, First I want to thank you for suggesting these interviews. Such a wonderful way for our community to become better acquainted. I … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Denise Heikinen
Mandarin Chinese Listening and Speaking Class
Calling all EBLP members! Shasha Zhang, our first Chinese language teacher, has been teaching Chinese language every Tuesday evening for a few years. Now she and her family are on their way to Sweden for a 6 month sabbatical, and we wish her a wonderful experience! We thank her also for enlisting a new teacher to keep the … Continue reading Mandarin Chinese Listening and Speaking Class
International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection
by Donna Cole Do you know about International Neighbors, a local group closely connected to the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP)? Many international adults and other community members enjoy and benefit from both organizations. For more than 50 years, these two all-volunteer groups have served newcomers to our area as well as long-time residents. EBLP … Continue reading International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection
Meet the Tutor: Beth Flynn
Hello Beth! Can you tell us about your childhood and your background? I was born during World War II, in December of 1944. People born after the war are called boomers, but I am not a boomer. My father was overseas at the time so we didn’t meet until after the war was over in … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Beth Flynn
Meet the Tutor: Pichai Sripaipan
Hello readers! Starting from this month, April 2023, we will have a new segment for our blog that will be featuring some of our board of directors, tutors, conversation partners, students, and community of Elaine Bacon Literacy Program in general. This will help everyone learn a bit about the personal experience of our diverse community. … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Pichai Sripaipan
Fasting Ramadan
By Dejlah Mezeel, Iraq (written for ELBP Newsletter, May 2022) Ramadan is the holy month in the lunar based Islamic calendar, it’s the ninth month. During Ramadan all Muslims should abstain from eating, drinking, even water, smoking and sexual activities which means nothing should enter the body through the mouth from dawn (Fajr) to sunset … Continue reading Fasting Ramadan
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