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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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Events

Westport Library Showcases Invention, Creativity At Mini Maker Faire WESTPORT, Conn. -- The fifth annual Westport Mini Maker Faire -- showcasing invention, creativity and resourcefulness in a celebration of the maker mindset -- will be held Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westport Library and on Jesup Green. Produced by the Westport Library and Remarkable Steam, the event is free and open to the public. Last year, 6,500 people attended this family-friendly faire; this year’s participation is expected to reach 10,000. Makers are all ages and range from technology enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists,…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/26/2016

Events

Children's Musician Performs In Concert At Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. — The Darien Library will host a weekend concert with children’s musician and performer Evan Gottfried on Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Join Gottfried as he brings a variety of songs, props and bubbles to the library. A trained special education teacher and a musician since childhood, he brings his classroom experience and twist on kid’s music to the stage when he interacts with crowds. The concert is for all ages, is open to all, and will take place in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room. Doors will open shortly before the concert begins. Please contact the Children’s Li…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/26/2016

Events

Kids Can Play Games, Ride Bikes & More At Brookfield Y 'Healthy Kids Day' BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, which serves Brookfield as well as Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield and Newtown, is hosting a Healthy Kids Day on April 30, from 1-3 p.m.Healthy Kids Day is all about building on the "Wow" factor inside every kid, whoever they are and wherever they're from. Come to Healthy Kids Day for a day of challenging, smart and healthy activities. Family games and activities kids can engage in include the following: Outdoor games Pool activities Outdoor crafts Bike activities (bring bike and helmet) Face painting Raffle prizes Fo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/26/2016

Events

Greenwich's Anne Gilhuly Presents Talk On Essayist Michel deMontaigne GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich teacher Anne Gilhuly will present “The Great Essayist, Michel de Montaigne," at the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich on Wednesday, April 27, at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich.de Montaigne was a famous 16th century French philosopher, author and statesman who lived during a period of brutal and vengeful wars between Catholics and Protestants -- not only surviving them but also rising above them. While not the first to write short discussions of particular topics (essays), he popularized the genre, which he named "Essais,&q…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Business

Socialize, Enjoy Dinner, Drinks At Fairfield's 'Shop & Stroll Into Spring' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Take part in the upcoming “Shop & Stroll into Spring” event on Thursday, April 28, from 5-9 p.m., where participating shops throughout Fairfield will stay open late and offer patrons an assortment of complimentary hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments.Local restaurants will be offering dinner or drink specials throughout the evening. Local merchants are partnering with the Fairfield Foundation for Education, a community nonprofit organization that awards grants to Fairfield public school teachers and educators who are working to enrich the curriculum with creative…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Events

Stratford Seniors Share Original Poetry, Essays, Short Stories STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library has rescheduled its “Not Yet Dead Poets Society” for a special program of original writings to Sunday at 3 p.m. The program, originally slated for April, is free and open to the public. For the library program, the women will share their original poetry, essays and short stories. The senior members of the Not Yet Dead Poets Society are all residents of The Watermark at 3030 Park in Bridgeport. The group began in December 2013 when several former journalists living at the Watermark found each other. Seeking a teacher/mentor for a writers’ workshop…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Schools

New Canaan HS Students Perform In Their Own Plays At Drama Festival NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan High School Theatre’s 26th annual Drama Festival will be performed Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. on the NCHS auditorium stage. The students wrote the plays and will produce and perform in them. They entered their one-act theme-based plays, and four were chosen to be performed at the festival. This year’s theme is “Everything Must Change." Students are in charge of all aspects of the production: writing, directing, casting, costumes, etc. The winners of this year's festival are: First place: "Floss" by Chloe Rosenberg. Second place: "E…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Business

New Canaan Realtors Give Out Free Coffee Wednesday At Zumbach's NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Board of Realtors will sponsor Thanks for Using a Realtor Day at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee by giving away free small coffees all day Wednesday. For more information on Zumbach's, click here. Zumbach's Gourmet Coffee is at 77 Pine St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Police & Fire

Suffern Police Department Saves First Police Chief's Badge From 1896 SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Police Department has posted a photo of the first Suffern Police Chief's badge from 1896, alongside its most current one, which it has kept in its possession. Following is a list of Suffern Police Chiefs from 1896 to the present. 1896: William N. Smith 1909: David G. Wood 1910: William N.Smith 1912: John Lidster 1914: Arthur R. Schultz 1917: John R. Hunter 1923: Charles L. Lunney 1931: William J. Thornhill (killed in the line of duty) 1933: William Whalen 1934: Joseph A. Vilord 1965: Howard Pearce 1971: Richard H. Hasbrouck 1983: John E. Morris 1989: James E. F…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

Events

Learn How To Tie Flies From Expert Fly-Fishing Guide At Library In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Learn to Tie Flies on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St. in Newtown.Mark Swenson, an expert fly-fishing guide, will lead a small workshop to teach the art of fly-tying. There is a limit to six participants. If enough are interested, he will schedule more sessions. Please register by clicking here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/25/2016

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