Song of the Banana Man: Read By George Scott
George Scott reads the poem Song of the Banana Man, which was written by Evan Jones. His reading is part of The Favorite Poem Project. As a bonus, Mr. Scott gives a behind the scene glimpse of Scotts' Jamaican Bakery.
To view Mr. Scott's reading of Song of the Banana Man:
1. Click on the link Start Here (below).
2. Scroll down until you see the picture of Mr. Scott.
3. Click on the picture.
More about The Favorite Poem Project
"The Favorite Poem Project is dedicated to celebrating, documenting and encouraging poetry's role in Americans' lives.'' 1
"The collection of 50 short video documentaries showcases individual Americans reading and speaking personally about poems they love. The videos have been regular features on PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and are a permanent part of the Library of Congress archive of recorded poetry and literature." 1
1 From the webpage of The Favorite Poem Project
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, February 13, 2011. It followed the only service on the 13th, which began at 9:30 a.m. We extend our congratulations to the three parishioners who were elected to the Vestry. They are Veronica Airy-Wilson, Evelyn Green and Terrie Thomas. We thank Arlette Hurdle, Clarence Tuning and Lloyd Wimbish for the dedication and contributions they made to the Vestry.
Food Pantry
We always need non-perishable food to provide healthy meals for the families who come to our Food Pantry. Please bring the suggested food items every Sunday for the pantry:
1. February 20th - pasta, tomato sauce and spaghettios
2. February 27th - canned fruit
3. March 6th - canned vegetables
4. March 13th - peanut butter and jelly
5. March 20th - tuna and beef stew
6. March 27th - macaroni and cheese
Upcoming Events
1. Sunday, February 13, 2011. The New Haven chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will host A Celebration For The Life And Witness Of The Reverend Absalom Jones. The Right Reverend Ian T. Douglas will be the Homilist and Celebrant. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. St. Andrew's is located at 262 Shelton Avenue, New Haven.
2. Sunday, February 20, 2011. Young People's Fellowship will host a Black History celebration and dinner. Tickets are $10.00 per person or $35.00 for a family of four. Please see any Y.P.F. member for tickets.
3. Saturday, March 5, 2011. The Hartford Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will hold its annual scholarship luncheon at the Chowder Pot Restaurant. The Chowder Pot is located on Brainard Road, Hartford. The luncheon will start at noon and the proceeds will go toward assisting our young people with their college education. The speaker will be Ms. Christine Pena of Wesleyan
University. Adult tickets are $45 for adults and $12.95 for children. For more information and tickets please see any of our chapter members.
Birthdays and Anniversaries In February
Happy belated January birthday to Geraldine Williams 21st; Jovanna Elliott 26th; Mary Pinnock 28th.
Happy birthday to Gladstone Cooke and Maxine Hillburn 2nd; Jeanette Walker 3rd; Lisa Powell 4th; Keith Martin 6th; Shauntelle Barnaby and Sharon Walters 7th; Racine Fairweather and and Daniel Ricketts 8th; Camry Brown 9th; Robert Nelson 12th; Norma Morris and Terrie Thomas 14th; Stephen Lightfoot 23rd; Monica Oliphant 25th; Shawn Bailey and Barbara Londo 26th; Evelyn Rule and Ruth Small 28th.
Happy anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lightfoot 26th.
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