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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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Lifestyle

Chef Cedric At Bistro V In Greenwich Provides Pastry At French Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- Chef Cedric at Bistro V in Greenwich provided traditional puff pastry called Gougère at the opening night premiere of "Come What May" (En mai fais ce qu’il te plaît) at the Focus on French Cinema festival. The festival ran April 1-5 in Greenwich, Stamford and Manhattan. The event included a Q&A with Christian Carion (director) and Matthew Rhys (actor). More information about the festival can be found by clicking here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/15/2016

Lifestyle

Library's Adult Book Club Revisits The Classics From Childhood In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. -- "Repeat Reads--a Book Club for Adults" meets at the Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton on the fourth Friday of every month at 6 p.m.Join this group and re-read (or read for the first time) books that were often read in childhood. Revisit the classics and read them with a new eye – or with a bit of nostalgia. Copies of each month’s book will be available at the Plumb Library adult circulation desk. New members are always welcome for a discussion and refreshments. The schedule is as follows: April 22, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith May 27, &…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/15/2016

Events

Author Discusses 'Titanic For Dummies' At Bridgeport Library BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Join "Titanic for Dummies" author and University of New Haven Professor Stephen Spinesi on Thursday, April 21, from 7-8 p.m. at Bridgeport Public Library's Black Rock Branch as he presents an illustrated lecture and program about the Titanic. Stephen Spignesi is a writer, university professor and the author of close to 70 books. For more information about the book, click here. The Bridgeport Public Library is at 2705 Fairfield Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/15/2016

Events

Redding Library Screens Documentary On Invention Of Plastics REDDING, Conn. -- The Mark Twain Library in Redding presents a documentary on "All Things Bakelite: The Invention of Plastics" on Saturday at 3 p.m.In 1907, a chemist named Leo H. Baekeland created a new substance that couldn’t be easily classified. He called it Bakelite. The documentary will be presented by Baekeland's great-grandson, Redding’s Hugh Karraker, at the Mark Twain Library. Refreshments will be served. Register by clicking here or calling 203-938-2545. The Mark Twain Library is at 439 Redding Road, Redding.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Schools

Trumbull Library Offers Free SAT, ACT, Psat Tests This Weekend TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Trumbull Library System will offer a free practice SAT, ACT or PSAT test Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Main Library Community Room.This is for grades seven-12. Please indicate which test the student will be taking. The session will help students prepare for the changes to the SAT that affect the Class of 2017. Students can take a free test that is proctored and timed for practice. It is presented by the C2 Education Center of Fairfield. While students are taking the test, there will be an hourlong informational session for parents from 10-11 a.m. in the Kiwa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Events

Take A Historical Boat Tour Of The Waters Off Greenwich Point GREENWICH, Conn. -- As a continuing sponsor of the town's annual Experience the Sound event, the Greenwich Historical Society is teaming up with the Greenwich Point Conservancy and Old Greenwich Yacht Club to host a historical boat tour of the waters off Greenwich Point. On Sunday, June 26, there will be two tours, from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. Each of the two tours is limited to 11 passengers, so reservations must be made prior to the event and will be confirmed the day before. Taking a new tack in honor of its exhibition "Close to the Wind: Our Maritime History," the Hist…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Events

Passport To Connecticut Libraries Program Comes To Monroe Library MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe is offering its patrons the opportunity to enter and win one of four statewide gift card prizes as part of National Library Week.As part of National Library Week, which continues through April 30, participants can let their library card open the doors of 124 Connecticut libraries by participating in the monthlong Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. Sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association, the program invites residents of all ages to explore the diversity of public libraries. Every participating library offers a p…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Events

Downtown Cabaret Presenting 'Princess And The Pea' In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Downtown Cabaret Children’s Company in Bridgeport is presenting "Princess and the Pea" as it closes out its 40th anniversary season. Shows will be on April 16-17, Saturday and Sunday, at noon; and April 23 to May 22, Saturdays and Sundays, at noon and 2:30 p.m. When a handsome young prince falls in love with an unknown princess, there is only one way to prove she is true royalty. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this new retelling of the classic story is filled with music and a few surprises along the way. Also, participants can get a chance…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Police & Fire

Stratford's Sikorsky Hiring Firefighter E.M.T. STRATFORD, Conn. -- Sikorsky in Stratford is looking to hire for the position of firefighter E.M.T.Duties for the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Structural and aircraft rescue firefighting Hazardous material response Confined space rescue Entering IDLH atmospheres Providing emergency medical treatment Participating in fire prevention programs Completing written inspection reports Fire extinguisher inspections Testing and minor maintenance of fire alarms and related equipment Inspecting, testing, and operating fire department vehicles and rescue boats Receiving …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

Events

Newtown Library Offers: 'You Wrote A Book: Now What?' NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The C.H. Booth Library in Newtown is ofering a program called "You Wrote a Book: Now What?" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 in the meeting room. The class is for those who have written something they would like to see published, but don’t know where to start. Gain an insider’s view of book publishing at this program with Jan Kardys. Kardys has 40 years’ publishing experience working for 10 New York City publishing corporations and also is the creator of Black Hawk Literary Agency and Unicorn for Writers. She will share information on such topics as: Developing a co…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/14/2016

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