Hi, I’m Patria. I’m one of the members of an English group guided by Randy and Jill. In this post, I’d like to share my story about returning to my hometown, Aceh Tamiang (2,138 km from the capital), a small town in eastern Indonesia. You may have heard or read in the news that last … Continue reading Returning Home After the Floods in Aceh Tamiang
Our First Spanish Class Was Full of Laughter (and Music!)
¡Hola! Yesterday we kicked off our very first Spanish class - part of Wellness Cafe program of Elaine Bacon Literacy Program and supported by Keweenaw Community Foundation. Nuestra maestra se llama Estela = Our teacher’s name is Estela Nineteen people showed up, curious, a little nervous, and very ready to try something new. By the … Continue reading Our First Spanish Class Was Full of Laughter (and Music!)
Spanish Class for Beginners at PLDL
We’re excited to announce a new Spanish Class for Beginners hosted by the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) at the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). This pilot program is designed to make language learning welcoming, practical, and accessible for adult learners in our community. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Spanish or are simply curious … Continue reading Spanish Class for Beginners at PLDL
Giving Tuesday Returns for 2025!
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
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