Hello, my name is Patria, and I'm from Indonesia. I'm thrilled to be part of this club! Without realizing it, I’ve now been a member for two years. I joined because my friend, Puti, who lives in Michigan, invited me. As a non-native English speaker, being in this club has been incredibly helpful for practicing my … Continue reading Student Testimonial: Hertana Patria (Indonesia)
International Neighbors Fall Schedule
We are thrilled to share International Neighbors Diary Dates for Fall 2024! Please see the attached flyer for all the wonderful activities we have planned. From cultural learning experiences to fun crafts and celebrations, there's something for everyone! Our gatherings are every Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Portage Lake United Church, Houghton, MI. Feel free … Continue reading International Neighbors Fall Schedule
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
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
Thomas: Butterflies, Moths and Fruit Flies
Thomas Werner shares his knowledge about the most beautiful butterflies, moths, and fruit fly species and we’ll learn much more about his work in Encyclopedia of North American Drosophilids. Dr. Thomas Werner Butterly or moth? He started his presentation from his background as a biologist by heart. Dr. Werner started studying insects as a childhood hobby, at … Continue reading Thomas: Butterflies, Moths and Fruit Flies
Snowshoe Party at Nara Nature Park
Puti, Vafah, Tani, Jan, Beth, Miriam, and Maria strike a pose before snowshoeing! Brief history about Snowshoes can be found in here It was a beautiful day to snowshoe! Some treats after, thank you to Miyoko and Cindy who prepare the snacks. The Nisu bread + Thimbleberry jam is a very good combo! Some of … Continue reading Snowshoe Party at Nara Nature Park
Thailand Presentation with Minni
On February 15th Minni did a very well-prepared presentation about her home country: Thailand. She explains about the history, culture, and social-economic-political aspects from Thailand. After the presentations all of the guests and members of IN had a tasty Thailand cuisine prepared by Minni, Pichai, and Wanida. Ruth (red cardigan) patiently waiting for her turn … Continue reading Thailand Presentation with Minni
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