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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Neighbors

Stamford's AmeriCares Presents Power Of Partnership Award To Fresenius Kabi STAMFORD, Conn. -- AmeriCares in Stamford presented its annual Power of Partnership Award to Fresenius Kabi USA in recognition of the company’s commitment to helping disaster survivors and improving health care access around the world. AmeriCares President and CEO Michael Nyenhuis presented the award at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance’s Business and Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. AmeriCares and Healthcare Distribution Alliance created the Power of Partnership Award to recognize medical manufacturing and distribution organizations that have shown exceptional dedication …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/05/2016

Business

First Niagara Bank Donates $10,000 To Ferguson Library In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- The First Niagara Bank Foundation has donated $10,000 to support technology training at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. This grant follows a gift late in 2015 of $10,000, also for technology instruction. The library offers a regular schedule of technology training including introductory classes in basic computing, Internet and email, as well as more advanced courses in PowerPoint, Excel, deep web and other subjects. All classes are free and open to the public. “For many of our users, the library’s technology classes are a first step in acquiring critical workforce ski…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/05/2016

Events

Splash-In: Enjoy Free Movies Under The Stars At Candlewood Lake In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Grab a blanket, bring a snack and take the whole family to watch a free movie every Thursday during the month of July at Candlewood Lake in Danbury. The movies begin at dusk, at about 8:30 p.m. The movie schedule is as follows: July 7: "Mrs. Doubtfire" July 14: "Zootropia" July 21: "Inside Out" July 28: "Transformers" The rain date is July 29. Families can come early to save a good spot and even enjoy a picnic before the movie starts. Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Feel free to come in pajamas. The following nonpr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/05/2016

Neighbors

Newtown Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Helping Kids In Uganda NEWTOWN, Conn. — Grace Anne Herrick of Newtown has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.Herrick's Gold Award Project addressed two issues: the lack of education and lack of health care for children under the age of 5 who live in rural Nakaseke, Uganda. She developed an early education program for the children of Uganda with the help of ACCESS — African Community Center for Cultural Sustainability. The community in Nakaseke is so excited about the program that there is a waiting list. She will be fundraising as an adult for a school to be built where more …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/04/2016

Lifestyle

Joyful Events In Greenwich Goes Red, White And Blue For The Fourth GREENWICH, Conn. -- Joyful Events party planning business in Greenwich celebrated July 4th with a huge party.There was plenty of food, decorations and socializing, making it fun for all. For more information on Joyful Events, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/04/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Farmers Market Dishes Up Nutritional Food Choices DANBURY, Conn. -- As the CityCenter Danbury Farmers Market settles in for its 12th year, shoppers can now enjoy a large selection of vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to soaps, jams, clams and herbs. The downtown market, which sells only items that are grown or made in Connecticut, is open rain or shine every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m through Oct. 22. Admission is free. The market operates through the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative (DFMCC), which "is a 30-member group of representatives from different agencies and organizations in the City of Da…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/01/2016

Schools

Lawmakers Congratulate Students From Greenwich Heading To West Point GREENWICH, Conn. -- Students from Brookfield, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, and Westport, as well as students from other Connecticut towns and cities, have accepted offers of appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.These students are as follows: Shea Thomas Allen: Brookfield Emma Jack Powless: Darien Danna Gloria Funaro: Fairfield Bryan Matthew Gerstenfeld: Fairfield Robert Bertil Anderson: Greenwich Valerie Marguerite Shaw: Greenwich Paul Edward Corapi: New Canaan Andrew Buckley Scott: New Canaan Samantha Marie Stewart: New Canaan Grace Eliza…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/01/2016

Schools

Lawmakers Congratulate Students From Ridgefield Heading To Naval Academy RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Students from Ridgefield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown and Redding, as well as from other Connecticut towns and cities, have accepted offers of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. These students are as follows: Bradley Alexander: Ridgefield Theodore David Freidenrich: Ridgefied Peter Van Duyne: Greenwich Michael Joseph Henesey: New Canaan Christian Eiger Hoffman: Newtown Daniel Dolan: Redding Timothy Brough: Wethersfield Benjamin Birney: Wallingford Steven Caldwell: Cheshire Benjamin Clemens: Woodbridge Seamus Bourne Dwyer: Glastonbury Catlen Eliza…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Historical Society Brings Cursive Back To Life At Summer Camp DANBURY, Conn. -- Interested in reading the original document for the Declaration of Independence? What about a letter written by an 18th-century Danburian? To be able to read both of these, you need to know cursive writing. The Danbury Museum & Historical Society is hosting a cursive writing camp, which has been meeting every morning this week, to teach children how to read and write cursive. "So many of our students don't read and write cursive anymore in school," according to Brigid Guertin, director of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society. "Many documents from…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/29/2016

Events

Redding Will Rock While Celebrating Its Roots At Music Festival REDDING, Conn. -- Redding, be prepared to "rock" out for Independence Day, all while celebrating the past and the town's "roots." The second annual Redding Rock ’N Roots Revival Music Festival will take place Saturday, July 2, at Lonetown Farm Road, on Route 107. The rain date is July 3. There will be multiple activities and events that run throughout the day including: 8:30 a.m.: The Rock and Roots 9K run — a new event 11:30 a.m.: Children will present a musical performance on Redding's history. 12:30 p.m.: Acoustic sessions, featuring performers George Brennan, Dan …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/29/2016

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