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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

Lifestyle

Brookfield Library Encourages Reading '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Come to the Brookfield Library to register for the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program" and receive a free Early Literacy Kit. Keep track of books on a log as they are read and receive prizes as milestones are reached along the way.The "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program is designed to help parents and caregivers prepare children for one of life’s biggest milestones: Kindergarten. A number of research projects have proven over and over again that children get ready to read years before they begin their formal education. The most effective w…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Neighbors

The 'Inn-Notes' Singing Group Performs For Seniors In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The “Inn-Notes” singing group recently took their standing-room-only audience on an all-American musical adventure at The Inn’s “From Sea to Shining Sea” Musical Revue in New Canaan.With an assortment of musical acts, skits and sketches, the group traveled from across the nation -- from New York City all the way to the California Coast -- through song. Located at 73 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan, The Inn provides independent senior living and welcomes older adults from all areas. The Inn is part of Waveny's Lifecare Network. For more information, call 203-594-5450 or cli…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

News

Wilton Community Emergency Response Team Helps At 5K Road Race WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Community Emergency Response Team members gathered to assist at the Go Green 5K road race.Wilton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is based at Wilton Town Hall, trains Wilton citizens and those working in Wilton in preparedness in event of natural or manmade disasters. Trained CERTs support the community and first responders during a variety of events. For more information on the Wilton Community Emergency Response Team, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Schools

New Fairfield High School Launches GoFundMe For Post Graduate Party NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — New Fairfield High School has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for a post-graduate party.In a post on the GoFundMe page, the school said "One of the fondest memories of senior year is the Post Grad party. This party has kept our seniors safe and happy on graduation night for 26 years. "To keep this party entertaining and inviting for our graduates, we continue to need help from the New Fairfield community. Donations of services and/or money are greatly appreciated. "If you are a New Fairfield HS alum or a parent of a NFHS alum who has enjoyed and…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Police & Fire

Students At Norwalk's Brien McMahon Honored For Helping Resource Officer NORWALK, Conn. -- Students from Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk were recognized as Students of the Marking Period for their efforts in assisting School Resource Officer Patrick English with various situations at BMHS. The students who were recognized are: Ajanee Joyner, Valerie Velez and Karla Mayorga.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Business

Union Savings Bank In Danbury Offers Grants To Support Education DANBURY, Conn. – Union Savings Bank, headquartered in Danbury, announced that education will be the focus of its 2016 Foundation Grant Program. Union Savings has 26 offices, with locations in Bethel, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Marble Dale, Monroe, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. “Education is an element intertwined through many agencies in our local communities,” said Union Savings Bank President and CEO Cynthia C. Merkle. “We believe education is a powerful tool in changing the health and wel…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Events

India Cultural Center Of Greenwich Introduces Indian Cinema To Area GREENWICH, Conn. -- The India Cultural Center of Greenwich, in partnership with the Avon Theatre in Stamford, will present a series of Indian films beginning May 11 with "Kapoor & Sons," a Hindi comedy-drama about two estranged brothers who return to their hometown at their grandfather’s behest. Showtime for all films at the Avon Theatre is 7:30 p.m. Discover Indian Cinema moviegoers are invited to attend the launch party of the series at 6:30 p.m. on May 11. The Discover India Cinema series was launched to address the lack of Indian cinema in a community with a growing Indian…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Events

Kids Can Learn About Steam In Wilton Library Program 'Let's Make Something' WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Library is hosting a program called "Let's Make Something!" beginning Tuesday, May 10, from 4-5 p.m., as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math).Using the concept of STEAM, a member of the Children's Library staff will facilitate a different activity every Tuesday through June 7 to allow children to explore, create, innovate, design, imagine and just have a lot of fun. At 3:45 p.m. on the day of the program, tickets for that afternoon's program will be handed out on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Children's Reference Desk. Spa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Events

Popular CTWorks Career Coach Continues Visits To Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- The CTWorks Career Coach, a career center on wheels designed to deliver career services and training opportunities at a variety of locations throughout Connecticut, will continue visits at the Stratford Library through 2016. The 2016 schedule is as follows: May 23, June 20 (resume class), July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 (Microsoft Excel class), Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. The CTWorks Career Coach will be on-site in front of the Stratford Library, 2203 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for each Monday session. The career coach delivers free services to low-wage workers and jo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

Events

Lumina String Quartet Performing In Concert At Norwalk Community College NORWALK, Conn. -- The Lumina String Quartet will be at Norwalk Community College from 2-4 p.m. Saturday to perform “The Tatjana Mercum Memorial Concert All Russian Program,” featuring the music of Alexander Glazunov, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Sofia Gubaidullina and Peter Tchaikovsky. The free concert will be in the PepsiCo Theater on the East Campus of Norwalk Community College. Those interested in attending can contact Barbara Cartsounis at (203) 857-7302 or bcartsounis@norwalk.edu. Norwalk Community College is 188 Richards Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/06/2016

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