A social gathering for the current EBLP Conversation Partners was held at the Portage Lake United Church on May 2, 2025. The board organized this informal lunch gathering to express their thanks and to give the volunteers and student partners an opportunity to meet each other, ask questions, and share experiences. There are presently twelve … Continue reading Conversation Partners Appreciation Lunch
Fun Places by Chelsea Wang
New York City, NY New York City is a fun city and one of my favorite places. NYC is crazy about the fashion, diversity and food. When you walk on the street, you will always see many chain stores of global clothing brands. People wear different clothes, different brands and different colors, and some clothes … Continue reading Fun Places by Chelsea Wang
Lovely Small Community-based Children’s Library in Bandung, West Java
Hi, my name is Cindy. I joined the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program in February of 2023. I knew about this program from Puti who is my colleague and director of the children’s library. The children's library in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, named “Pustakalana Children’s Library” is a not-for-profit community library. Many volunteers contribute to keep … Continue reading Lovely Small Community-based Children’s Library in Bandung, West Java
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
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.
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
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
Sew Cranky – Snowflakes
International Neighbours participate for the Sew Cranky’s annual Snowflake Challenge as part of Heikinpäivä. For those who need a reminder, Heikinpäivä, the annual celebration of mid-winter, is scheduled to kick off later this month. Along with the annual celebration will be Sew Cranky’s annual Snowflake Challenge. Ginger Alberti, who owns Sew Cranky with her husband, … Continue reading Sew Cranky – Snowflakes
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