During these lovely summer days, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program and International Neighbors have twice gathered at Donna and Tom's lake house to share stories, joy, and, of course, foods! Several countries were represented among those who came on Thursday, August 4th: Indonesia (Puti), Sri Lanka (Janaka and Wathsala), Japan (Miyoko, Asako and son), Brazil … Continue reading Gathering with International Neighbors
We Support Ukraine
Members of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program community deplore the invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin, an act of aggression that is a violation of international law. Putin’s actions cannot be defended on any grounds and make evident disregard for the sanctity of the lives of innocent civilians, who are being maimed and … Continue reading We Support Ukraine
Keweenaw Report Interview
Bravo! Beth Flynn and Denise Heikinen were interviewed on Keweenaw Report radio. The transcript and a recorded segment are out on Keweenaw Report at this link: http://www.keweenawreport.com/featured/elaine-bacon-literacy-project-continues-to-do-a-world-of-good/ A full podcast of the conversation is available from within the overview on their news page. That link is: https://anchor.fm/copper-country-today/episodes/Copper-Country-Today-12-19-21-Elaine-Bacon-Literacy-Project-e1bv884
Keweenaw Coop’s Bring-a-Bag Award
EBLP wins the Keweenaw Coop’s Bring-a-Bag Award! On November 5th, EBLP board members, Treasurer Mary Brunet and Co-Directors Denise Heikinen and Beth Flynn, were pleased to accept a check for $489.90 from The Keweenaw Coop’s Bring-a-Bag Campaign. This money represents what the Coop saved during a six month period by not having to buy grocery … Continue reading Keweenaw Coop’s Bring-a-Bag Award
Parade of Nations Scavenger Hunt
EBLP Wins the Parade of Nations Scavenger Hunt! Hurray! We won! The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program entered the Parade of Nations Scavenger Hunt again this year and won first prize! This team effort owes special thanks go to our student Dejlah who together with (yours truly) tutor Denise did the legwork for the Hunt Team! … Continue reading Parade of Nations Scavenger Hunt
COVID-19 Policy Extended into Fall and Winter Seasons
In person classes continue to be SUSPENDED. We’ve switched to online meetings until the current Covid-19 pandemic calms down. Zoom has become our trusted friend! We are happy to help those unfamiliar with the software become acquainted with it. Please bear with us as we try to adjust to Zoom's time limit of 40 minutes. … Continue reading COVID-19 Policy Extended into Fall and Winter Seasons
Black Lives Matter Support Statement
Protests all over the country and the world have erupted for the brutal murder of African American George Floyd by policeman Derek Chauvin on May 25th and for police brutality, in general, against African Americans, usually with impunity. In this case, the four officers at the scene of the arrest have been removed from their … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Support Statement
Schedule of Changes during COVID-19
We hope you are coping well (or well enough) with the considerable challenges this virus has provided us. Sympathy or condolences to those who have friends or family for whom it was the cause of illness or death. Commiseration with those whose family lives have been upended, no doubt many of you. We invite you … Continue reading Schedule of Changes during COVID-19
Greetings from End of 2019
Greetings! The holidays are upon us, and the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, which has been teaching English to adult internationals for 50 years, is once again soliciting donations in support of our teaching of American English, culture, and customs. The exchange of mutual understanding and cultural goodwill that characterizes our programs extends throughout the world … Continue reading Greetings from End of 2019
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