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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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.

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Lifestyle
Congregational Church Of New Canaan Staging Gala Benefit Concert Congregational Church Of New Canaan Staging Gala Benefit Concert
Congregational Church Of New Canaan Staging Gala Benefit Concert NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The community is invited to a gala benefit concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at The Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park St. There is no admission charge for this event.  The program will include a variety of music for all ages and musical tastes. Broadway, opera, jazz, and popular repertoire will be presented by the Chancel Choir, its professional section leaders, and the Spirit Singers and Joyful Noise choirs.  The benefit is now in its 10th year and is organized by director of music ministries Jo Deen Blaine Davis.  “This is a great way to enjoy fellows…

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Police & Fire
Stratford Students Create 'Hero Quilt' To Honor Firefighters Stratford Students Create 'Hero Quilt' To Honor Firefighters
Stratford Students Create 'Hero Quilt' To Honor Firefighters STRATFORD, Conn. -- On International Firefighters' Day, which was May 4, students at St. Mark Elementary School in Stratford made a “Hero Quilt" to honor the firefighters of the Fire Department of the City of New York for their contribution to saving lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.The students presented the flag at Stratford fire department headquarters. Each student in grades K-8 designed a red or white square cloth with a personal thank you note to a firefighter. The fabric was pieced together to make a quilt in the shape of the American flag. The stars on the flag represent …

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Events
Letter Carriers To Collect Food Donations To Stamp Out Hunger In Greenwich Letter Carriers To Collect Food Donations To Stamp Out Hunger In Greenwich
Letter Carriers To Collect Food Donations To Stamp Out Hunger In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The National Association of Letter Carriers’ 24th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor will be Saturday, May 14 in Greenwich.Every resident will get a yellow plastic shopping bag in their mailbox this week. They are asked to fill the bag with nonperishable, non-expired food items to be donated to the food pantry. On Saturday, during their regular routes, letter carriers will collect the filled bags and bring them to Neighbor to Neighbor.  Volunteers are needed to sort the donations, which then will be distributed to Greenwich resi…

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Police & Fire
Pathway's Justice And Law Academy Conducts Mock Car Stops In Norwalk Pathway's Justice And Law Academy Conducts Mock Car Stops In Norwalk
Pathway's Justice And Law Academy Conducts Mock Car Stops In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Pathway's Justice and Law Academy conducted mock car stops in Norwalk recently.Training officers Ronald Spagnuolo and Corey Vento taught the students important safety lessons and gave each of them real-life practical evolutions. 

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Events
Author Of 'The California Wife' Celebrating Book Launch In Darien Author Of 'The California Wife' Celebrating Book Launch In Darien
Author Of 'The California Wife' Celebrating Book Launch In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Author Kristen Harnisch will celebrate the launch of her second historical novel, "The California Wife" at this year's Darien Community Association annual meeting on Thursday, May 19.This DCA General Programs event is $10 per person, or free for DCA members (a membership benefit). In "The California Wife," Harnisch’s stand-alone sequel to "The Vintner’s Daughter," the Lemieux family’s ambition to establish an American winemaking dynasty takes Sara and Philippe from pastoral Napa to the Paris World’s Fair and into the colorful heart of early 20th…

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Neighbors
Rye YMCA Welcomes New Senior Program Director Rye YMCA Welcomes New Senior Program Director
Rye YMCA Welcomes New Senior Program Director RYE, N.Y. -- Lee Ann Borg has been appointed to the position of senior program director of the Rye YMCA.“I’m thrilled to be here and have the opportunity to work with such a dedicated group of Y professionals,” Borg said. “The Rye Y plays a major role in our Sound Shore communities. I look forward to being part of the impact we make every day.”  Borg will oversee camp, family, child care, teens, gymnastics and sports programs. She takes the place of Hillary Southard, who is now the director of the Greenkill YMCA camp.  “Lee Ann’s leadership experience, knowledge and enthusiasm are a great f…

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Lifestyle
Take Part In Seedling Exchange At Greenfield Hill Grange In Fairfield Take Part In Seedling Exchange At Greenfield Hill Grange In Fairfield
Take Part In Seedling Exchange At Greenfield Hill Grange In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Join the Fairfield Woods Branch Library at the Greenfield Hill Community Grange for a Seedling Exchange on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you have an overabundance of plants you have started indoors? Would you like to try a vegetable you may not have grown before?  Bring seedlings to the Grange and exchange them for something new and different. Master Gardeners will be there to answer questions.  The Greenfield Grange is part of the national Grange organization and one of nearly 60 Granges in the state. Grange activities are focused around agriculture and co…

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Events
Singer Karen Wagner Tops Darien's Mather Center Senior Programs In May Singer Karen Wagner Tops Darien's Mather Center Senior Programs In May
Singer Karen Wagner Tops Darien's Mather Center Senior Programs In May DARIEN, Conn. -- The Mather Center in Darien is offering the following upcoming senior programs in May: "Pharmacy: Skin Health and Sun Protection," Wednesday, May 11, at 12:30 p.m.: Skin conditions can range from severe to cosmetic, acute to chronic. Dianne the pharmacist from CT Pharmacy will present a comprehensive presentation covering general dermatological care and management as well as treatment options for skin cancer and ways to avoid sun damage while still enjoying the spring weather.  "Reminisce with Geri Genovese," Thursday, May 12, and May 26 at 12:45 p.m.: Gen…

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Schools
Bridgeport Public Schools Applaud Outstanding Classroom Teachers Bridgeport Public Schools Applaud Outstanding Classroom Teachers
Bridgeport Public Schools Applaud Outstanding Classroom Teachers BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- During National Teacher's Week May 4, Bridgeport Public Schools congratulated outstanding classroom teachers.The annual event combines the awards presented by the Bridgeport Public Education Fund and the Beard Excellence in Teaching award presented by Fairfield County's Community Foundation.  The three Beard Excellence in Teaching recipients who were chosen this year are Brianne Bresky from the Bridgeport Military Academy, Alicia Robinson from Roosevelt School and Eve Sarra from Central Magnet High School. They will each receive $25,000 over a four-year period and will j…

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Police & Fire
Westport Fire Department Warns Of Dangers Of Forest Fire Season Westport Fire Department Warns Of Dangers Of Forest Fire Season
Westport Fire Department Warns Of Dangers Of Forest Fire Season WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Fire Department would like to remind the public to use care when discarding any smoking material in order to prevent forest fires.In the Compo Beach area of Westport, there recently was a near-miss fire. Even with all the rain that came down the last few days, at 1 p.m. Monday, the Westport Fire Department responded to a wood-shingled roof fire that started from a discarded cigarette.  The fire quickly was extinguished and the damage was limited to a few roof shingles, but this could have been a disaster for the home owner if it had not been quickly spotted.  …

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