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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

News

Easton Police, Community Center Staff Join Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event EASTON, Conn. — Easton Police Chief Tim Shaw, Capt. Rich Doyle and Officer Mark Pastore, as well as Easton Community Center Facility Director Joel Silkoff and Youth & Teen Director Billy Barrett are supporting The Center of Family Justice’s fourth annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes." The event is taking place at 9 a.m. on April 30 in Fairfield. Men throughout Fairfield County will be walking in towering red stilettos to support the Center’s mission of building a men’s movement to stop sexual assault and domestic violence by literally stepping into a woman’s pair of heels. Registr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Schools

Waveny Partners With Norwalk Community College To Improve Nursing Training NORWALK, Conn. -- Waveny Care Center – Waveny LifeCare Network’s nursing and short-term rehab facility – has partnered with the Simulation Center of the Norwalk Community College Division of Nursing and Allied Health, to provide hands-on simulation training for Waveny’s nurses, specifically for those who care for the Center’s short-term rehab patients. Called “WATCH,” an acronym for Waveny Care Center’s Assessment Training Collaboration for Healthcare Serving the Community, this training program was developed by Mary Di Paola, RN, Waveny’s Director of Nursing and Cathleen Caulfield, RN, MSN, …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Neighbors

Weston Volunteer Fire Department Seeks Participants For Memorial Day Parade WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Volunteer Fire Department is extending an invitation to all Weston clubs, committees, sports teams and anyone else wishing to participate in the 2016 Memorial Day parade to honor all veterans.This year's parade will step off on May 30 at 10:45 a.m. Contact Lyette Segerdahl at 203-227-8081 to reserve a spot on the parade route.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Events

Ridgefield Library Offering Workshop On Art Journaling RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Explore art journaling at the Ridgefield Library on Wednesday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. In this hands-on workshop, artist Kathy Coe will teach attendees how to create their own unique and personalized handmade journal, as well as show them how to use mixed media to explore the art journaling process. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the door. “This workshop is all about expression, creativity, letting go, moving forward, remembering and reflecting. There are no rules in art journaling, all you have to do is come and start journaling and let it take you …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Politics

Greenwich Delegation Serves Up 'Coffee With Your Legislators' GREENWICH, Conn. — State Reps. Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino and Fred Camillo along with State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, all Greenwich Republicans, hosted a “Coffee with your Legislators” meeting recently at the Glory Days Diner in Greenwich with a crowd of 50 people. The legislators covered a variety of topics and fielded questions and comments from constituents, including topics pertaining to dredging in town, General Electric’s decision to leave Fairfield and the recent deficit mitigation package passed last week. “I was happy to see such a large crowd this morning. One of the most important…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Events

Free Play Tops North Castle Library's Children's Programs ARMONK, N.Y. -- The North Castle Library in Armonk is offering the following children's programs: Preschool/Elementary Free Play (Ages 2 to 5 years) 1-3 p.m., Mondays Construction & Blocks, Tuesdays Little Picassos, Wednesdays ABCs & 123s, Thursdays: Stories off the Page, 1 p.m. Each day there is a different theme and children are encouraged to play on their own, with other children and their caregivers. This is an unstructured program to allow children to develop their own creativity and practice making decision making skills. Preschool Story Time and Craft (ages 4 and up), Mondays …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/12/2016

Events

Brookfield Wellness Festival Coming To Brookfield HS Gym BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Wellness Festival is coming to the Brookfield High School gym on Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.It features vendors and activities -- promoting health, wellness, safety and personal growth within the community. Admission to the festival is free. There is a $10 fee for the luncheon. The event will feature the following: Doctors, dentists, optometrists Insurance specialists Vision screening Pop Warner and lacrosse clubs Nutritional counselors Fire safety professionals Rehabilitation facilities Recreational facilities Personal Trainers The schedu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/11/2016

Schools

New Milford High School Students Learn Japanese Raku Pottery Process NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- New Milford High School Students experienced raku during a two-day workshop. Raku is a type of Japanese pottery process where work is fired outside in a mobile kiln and removed while still hot, then instantly cooled, creating metallic colors. Lauren Bettini, Lisette Morel and Brett Thomas brought the workshop to the school.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/11/2016

Police & Fire

Weston Police Take Part In Program To Curb Distracted Driving WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Police Department is taking part in the "U Drive. U Text. U Pay” statewide program through April 30 in an effort to curb distracted driving.Officers are conducting additional traffic enforcement during this time to encourage motorists to put the phone down when operating a motor vehicle. As always, residents are encouraged to minimize distractions inside their vehicle to ensure a safe trip for both themselves and their fellow travelers. The Weston Police Department is taking particular notice of cell phone usage while driving and other dangerous activities …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/11/2016

Events

AAA Offering Free Driving Improvement Class In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- AAA is offering a free driving improvement class at the Greenwich Police Department from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday.Fairfield County motorists can get up to 5 percent off their insurance after they take the class. AAA’s Driver Improvement Program classes teach the basics of defensive driving and provide current driving practice updates. Officer Ron Carosella will conduct the class. To register, click here or call 203-937-2595, Ext. 4684. “Our program is aimed at drivers with several years of experience who wish to improve or refresh their driving skills,” said Fran Mayko, AAA…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/11/2016

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