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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

Sports

North Arlington Little League Readies For Opening Day NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Little League opens in North Arlington this Saturday, kicking off with a parade. Participants will meet at 10:15 a.m. in the Veterans of Foreign Wars parking lot, 222 River Road. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and will make its way along River Road southbound to the Little League Field from the VFW starting point. There will be a police escort.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Police & Fire

Hawleyville Fire Company In Newtown Celebrates Volunteer Firefighter Day NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company in Newtown is celebrating Volunteer Firefighter Day at the fire house on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hawleyville is one of more than 55 volunteer fire departments throughout the state that will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week from April 10 to 16 by holding open houses. Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with volunteer firefighters about the work they do, explore fire apparatus and turnout gear, get a tour of the fire house, and fill out an application. For more information, click here or to find …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Events

Former Street Performer Speaking At Sterling Ladies Luncheon In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- A former homeless woman, Heather Kristin, is the featured guest speaker at the Sterling House Community Center Ladies Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 5 at Mill River Country Club in Stratford. As a homeless child in New York City in the 1980s, she and her sister played violin on street corners to stay alive. She credits this, and help from charitable organizations, for getting her through this dark time in her life. She was at one time actress Kristin Davis' body double on "Sex and the City." For tickets, please contact Diane Sheridan at 203-378-2…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Lifestyle

Learn What To Expect Before, During, After Childbirth At Greenwich Program GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital will host its 10th annual Pregnancy Primer Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Road. The free event offers a one-stop shopping educational experience for parents-to-be and for those just thinking about becoming pregnant. It primes parents-to-be for what to expect before, during and after childbirth. Siblings and grandparents are welcome, too. Many experts will be on hand to answer questions expectant parents may have, including obstetricians, gynecologists, fertility specialists, anesthesiologists, pediatri…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Events

Trumbull Arts Commission Presents Performance Of The Kerry Boys TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Trumbull Arts Commission is presenting a performance of The Kerry Boys on Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m., at the Center at 23 Priscilla Place. The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from the county Kerry Ireland, and Pierce Campbell from Prospect. These two Connecticut Irish balladeers have been performing together for more than 26 years. They perform a wide collection of traditional and original Irish/Celtic songs with harmonies and guitar and mandolin. Joining in on banjo is Paul Neri. There is cabaret seating. Bring refreshments. Tickets cost $10. The Trumbul…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Events

Visit Garfield Library For Family, Tiny Tots Story Times GARFIELD, N.J. -- Garfield Library is offering Family Story Time and Tiny Tots Story Time in April.The dates are as follows: Family Story Time: April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tiny Tots Story Time: April 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10-11 a.m. Children ages 3-5 years old are welcome to come for stories, poems, songs and crafts. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their children. Children ages 2-3 years old are welcome to come for stories, rhymes and crafts. For more information, call 973-478-3800 or click here. The Garfield Public Library is at 500 Midland Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Schools

Edgewater Children Celebrate Read Across America With Pictures Of Books EDGEWATER, N.J. -- The Read Across America program culminated in a school celebration at George Washington School in Edgewater, during which students decorated class doors with pictures of a beloved children's book. Classes took turns walking through the halls to identify the books and to leave compliments on each door.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

Events

North Arlington Seeking Donors For Blood Drive NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Donors are needed for a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 in North Arlington.The health department is once again sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with Community Blood Services. Look for the bloodmobile parked in front of the North Arlington Public Library, at 210 Ridge Road, North Arlington.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/31/2016

News

Well Read Bookstore In Hawthorne Going Out Of Business HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- The Well Read Bookstore in Hawthorne is going out of business.Owner Bill Skees and his wife and store partner, Mary Ann, are throwing a good-bye party for their customers at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the store. In addition, there is a going out of business sale at the store through April 3 with 40 percent off all items in the store. The Well Read Bookstore is at 425 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne. For more information, call 973-949-3440 or click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

Events

Dia: Beacon Begins Spring Hours For Exhibition, Programs BEACON, N.Y. -- Dia:Beacon will begin spring hours on Friday, April 1, and will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Monday.Dia:Beacon, at 3 Beekman St. in Beacon, presents Dia Art Foundation’s collection from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions and public and education programs. For more information on Dia: Beacon, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/30/2016

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