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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.

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Schools

New Principal Appointed At Darien's Hindley School DARIEN, Conn. -- DJ Colella was appointed to be the new principal of Hindley Elementary School by the Darien Board of Education at its April 26 meeting, the Darien Times reported. The appointment is effective July 1, and he was one of more than 50 people who applied for the position, the Darien Times said. He has served as the assistant principal at Somers Middle School in New York since 2010, the Darien Times said. Colella is a graduate of Rutgers University, received a master’s degree in education from Manhattanville College, and a second master’s degree from Bank Street College of Educ…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Wildlife Conservationist Presenting Talk On Bobcats At Trumbull Library TRUMBULL, Conn. -- "Bobcats in Connecticut" will be presented by Paul Colburn, certified master wildlife conservationist at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Trumbull Public Library. Learn the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut, as well as their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts on them. Hear recordings of bobcat sounds and view bobcat artifacts. There is an opportunity to ask questions at this free event. Registration is appreciated by clicking here. The Trumbull Pubic Library is at 33 Quality St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Women Can Learn How To Achieve Work-Life Balance At Stamford Talk STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Marriott will host a "Make Work Fit Life" event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 12.How to achieve a work-life balance for women will be discussed. For so many women, especially mothers, finding that balance seems impossible. To make matters more challenging, women are often afraid to ask their boss for flexibility (or, don’t sell it in the right way). Others have a difficult time returning to the work force after a long hiatus or might be contemplating starting their own business but aren’t quite sure they are the entrepreneurial type. The ev…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Celebrate Spring With Pancake Breakfast, Sheep Shearing In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Celebrate spring at Ambler Farm in Wilton with a Spring Fling Pancake Breakfast and Sheep Shearing from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30.Drop in for pancakes with Ambler Farm maple syrup. Visit with the farm’s sheep, goats and rabbits and stay to observe the resident sheeps’ wool shearing in preparation for warmer weather. Do a spring craft and take home a packet of seeds to sow in a home garden. The cost is $15 per adult, $5 per child. There is no wait list. This event traditionally sells out quickly, so reserve a spot soon. Children must be accompanied by an a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk Staging Annual Spring Tag Sale STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk will host its annual spring tag sale on Sunday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters at 748 Post Road, Darien. Early bird shopping will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. for a $10 early entrance fee. For over 12 years, JLSN has presented an annual spring tag sale as a way to provide training for new members while also fundraising for community projects. This year’s sale will provide Fairfield County families with deals on a variety of clothing, accessories, books, toys, sporting goods, small electronics, furniture and much mor…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Events

Rowayton Relationship Coach Teaching Series For Singles In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Candace Brindley, a certified relationship coach from Rowayton, will be giving a four-week "Spring Fever Series for Singles" at the Greenwich Library, which begins Monday from 7:30-9 p.m.The program, which will be in the library's meeting room, will continue Mondays, May 16, June 6 and June 20. Each week of this four-part series will introduce a new piece of the "lasting love puzzle," followed by coaching and a Q&A. The topic for week one, "Finding Your Ideal Partner," begins with some soul-searching introspection. Brindley will guide pa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Schools

Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra Staging Concerto Concert YONKERS, N.Y. -- The 38th Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra “Concerto Concert” will be on Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m., at Saunders High School, 183 Palmer Road, in Yonkers. The YPO runs an annual "Concerto Competition" for Westchester County High School students. Winners of the competition receive a scholarship and are given the opportunity to perform as soloists at the Annual Yonkers Philharmonic “Young Artists Concerto Concert." The music to be performed at the concert was composed by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Horovitz and Verdi. This year's winners and concert soloist…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/29/2016

Neighbors

Camp Aspetuck Offers Open House, Summer Camp For Girls In Weston, Westport WESTON, Conn. -- Camp Aspetuck in Weston, a Girl Scout that offers activities for girls in grades K-12, will hold an open house on Sunday, May 1, from 2-4 p.m. to show off its camp offerings.The day camp has free bus service for campers, with stops in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Operated by Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Camp Aspetuck is licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the American Camp Association. At all Girl Scouts of Connecticut day camps, girls can take part in new programs while participating …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Events

Historian Discusses 'Lincoln And The Jews' At Westport Synagogue WESTPORT, Conn. -- Historian Jonathan D. Sarna will share the research and insights presented in his book "Lincoln and the Jews" on Sunday at 4 p.m. at The Conservative Synagogue in Westport. The program is free and open to the public. One hundred and fifty years after Abraham Lincoln's death, the full story of his extraordinary relationship with Jews provides readers both with a narrative of the president’s interactions with Jews and a look at rare manuscripts and images (many from the Shapell Lincoln Collection) that show Lincoln in a way he has never been seen before. “Nothi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

Lifestyle

Artist Teaches Spring Landscape Class At Monroe Library MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will host "Art for Adults: Spring Landscapes" presented by Kathy Vincent of ArtSmart! Studio. Those interested in taking the class can choose from one of two dates: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, May 2, or Wednesday, May 11. Join Vincent for an evening of American Impressionism. Working with both acrylic paint and oil pastel, participants will create imaginary landscapes inspired by the work of American painter Wolf Kahn. Emphasis will be placed on color relationships and color field composition. Registration is required. The c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/28/2016

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