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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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Schools
Newtown Fifth-Graders Organize Game Nights To Benefit Danbury Hospital Newtown Fifth-Graders Organize Game Nights To Benefit Danbury Hospital
Newtown Fifth-Graders Organize Game Nights To Benefit Danbury Hospital NEWTOWN, Conn. -- In an expression of philanthropy, fifth-graders Julia Cirone and Grace Soltis from Saint Rose Elementary School in Newtown raised $850 by coordinating a series of game night events to benefit Danbury Hospital, and invited classmates to participate in their fundraising efforts.  The students established a four-week program where participating classmates played games after school in exchange for a $50 donation. The program concluded this spring.  “What a blessing it is to see these students reaching out and thinking beyond themselves for a most wonderful community cause. We …

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Police & Fire
Greenwich Firefighters Teach Fire Safety Skills To Children Greenwich Firefighters Teach Fire Safety Skills To Children
Greenwich Firefighters Teach Fire Safety Skills To Children GREENWICH, Conn. -- Members of Greenwich Professional Firefighters practiced fire safety with some kids at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center as part of safety town. Stop, drop and roll was taught. Firefighters displayed their gear. The kids were allowed to spray a firehouse and other fire safety topics were discussed.

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Events
Witherell Rehab Center In Greenwich Presents 'Pooches On Parade' Witherell Rehab Center In Greenwich Presents 'Pooches On Parade'
Witherell Rehab Center In Greenwich Presents 'Pooches On Parade' GREENWICH, Conn. -- Nathaniel Witherell, a rehab and nursing center in Greenwich, recently hosted "Pooches on Parade."The quarterly event drew 14 four-legged friends and their human companions, who mingled with dozens of Witherell residents, family, staff and volunteers in the center's auditorium and adjoining solarium.  In recognition of Memorial Day, the rooms were decorated by the recreation staff with patriotic flags and cascading star mobiles. In addition, Witherell residents were given red, white and blue leis, and all participants received a tin pail filled with goodies, inc…

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Events
Monroe Congregational Church Dishes Up Treats At Annual Strawberry Festival Monroe Congregational Church Dishes Up Treats At Annual Strawberry Festival
Monroe Congregational Church Dishes Up Treats At Annual Strawberry Festival MONROE, Conn. — It's a sure sign of summer in Monroe: The 45th annual Strawberry Festival craft and fine art show will be served up this weekend at the Monroe Congregational Church.The hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18,  and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19. There will be over 75 juried exhibitors and local artists, as well as strawberry shortcake, strawberry pies, baked goods, children's games and live entertainment.  For more information, click here or call 203-268-9327. The Monroe Congregational Church is at 34 Church St.

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Neighbors
Read Outside, Play Games At Fairfield Library's Summer Kick-Off Party Read Outside, Play Games At Fairfield Library's Summer Kick-Off Party
Read Outside, Play Games At Fairfield Library's Summer Kick-Off Party FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Celebrate the first day of summer with the Fairfield Public Library on Monday, June 20, with a kick-off party and StoryWalk at Owen Fish Park, 1443 Stratfield Road. Drop-in is from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no registration required. This event is appropriate for children entering grades K-5.  At StoryWalk, children and adults can read along an outdoor path. There will also be games, fitness challenges and ice cream. Registration for the library's Summer Reading program at the park. Get inked with a temporary tattoo and receive a prize before participating in the StoryWal…

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Neighbors
Fundraiser Planned For Toquet Hall In Westport; GoFundMe Campaign Launched Fundraiser Planned For Toquet Hall In Westport; GoFundMe Campaign Launched
Fundraiser Planned For Toquet Hall In Westport; GoFundMe Campaign Launched WESTPORT, Conn. -- There will be Open House at the Toquet Hall Teen Center in Westport to support a fundraising campaign for improvements to Westport’s only teen center.The event at Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 2-6 pm.  It is hosted by the Toquet Hall Enhancement Group of the Westport Downtown Plan Implementation Committee and Toquet Hall Teen Governing Boards.  The Open House will support a fundraising campaign for improvements to Westport’s only teen center.  A GoFundMe site was launched for Toquet Hall, which hopes to raise $35,000. So far, the…

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Schools
Sherman School Teacher Chosen For Library Of Congress Summer Program Sherman School Teacher Chosen For Library Of Congress Summer Program
Sherman School Teacher Chosen For Library Of Congress Summer Program SHERMAN, Conn. -- Bernadette Linero of Sherman is one of a group of educators who has been selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute for the week of June 27-July 1.During the five-day program, participants work with Library education specialists and subject-matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available on the Library’s website.  Educators attending the te…

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Events
Expert To Give Talk On 'You Wrote A Book, Now What?' At Greenwich Library Expert To Give Talk On 'You Wrote A Book, Now What?' At Greenwich Library
Expert To Give Talk On 'You Wrote A Book, Now What?' At Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. – Literary agent Jan L. Kardys will give a talk on "You Wrote a Book, Now What?" on Monday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Greenwich Library.Kardys will discuss developing a concept, writing a manuscript, correct formatting, editing, finding a literary agent and negotiating a publishing agreement.  Understanding how publishing companies are structured and whether to self-publish or pursue a traditional publishing approach will also be covered.  Kardys will also discuss how to market to literary agents, publishers and readers, using the most c…

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Lifestyle
Redding Participates In Salvation Army Matching Dollars Program Redding Participates In Salvation Army Matching Dollars Program
Redding Participates In Salvation Army Matching Dollars Program REDDING, Conn. -- The Redding Social Service Department is participating in the Salvation Army Redding Matching Dollars Opportunity program.The goal of this program is to provide comprehensive emergency assistance to seniors, the disabled and families suffering through hardship. The program will match every dollar that is raised until June 30. Redding's goal is $5,000. So far, $475 has been raised towards this cause.  To donate, text 71777 and then write in the message: REDDINGCT. Callers will be connected to a link where they can make a donation. Or, click here. The Salvation Army's Compr…

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Police & Fire
Members Of New Canaan Fire Department Honored At Annual Dinner Members Of New Canaan Fire Department Honored At Annual Dinner
Members Of New Canaan Fire Department Honored At Annual Dinner NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Several members of the New Canaan Fire Department were honored recently at the department's annual dinner. The awards they received were as follows: Candice Karl received the Outstanding Service Award. Barry Setayesh received Rookie of the Year. Past Chief Steven Benko received the Lifetime Achievment Award.

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