We are thrilled to announce that the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program has once again been accepted to participate in the annual Copper Shores Giving Tuesday campaign to take place at the Copper Country Mall on December 2, from 10:00 to 6:00. We will have a booth set up with information about our program and an … Continue reading Giving Tuesday Returns for 2025!
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
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
Screen Printing Workshop with Miriam Pickens
Join us this Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 AM – noon at the Portage Lake District Library for a fun, hands-on Screen Printing Workshop! Children (ages 6+), youth, and adults are welcome to explore colorful painted backdrops and learn screen printing essentials. Participants will print inspiring words and designs on paper and fabric to take … Continue reading Screen Printing Workshop with Miriam Pickens
Building Confidence in Reading Aloud Session 1
On Friday, September 19, 2025, we hosted Read Aloud with Confidence workshop with children’s book author Kelsey Gross at the Portage Lake District Library. The session brought together eight participants, including Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Nikki from Tree House, Asako and Alli from the PLDL, and members of the international community: Bassam from Egypt, Puti … Continue reading Building Confidence in Reading Aloud Session 1
Know Your Rights & Preparedness on ICE Forum
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
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