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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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Schools

Buy Advance Tickets For Bethel Foundation's Summer Kickoff Through Today BETHEL, Conn. -- Monday is the last day to purchase advance tickets for the Bethel Education Foundation 's 6th annual Family Summer Kickoff, which will be on Wednesday, June 8, from 4-7:30 p.m., at the Bethel High School Track and Football Field.Advance tickets are available through today at BEF’s website by clicking here with presale tickets at $5 per person (max. $20 per family). Tickets can be purchased at the door at $7 per person (max. $25 per family). The event, which will be held rain or shine, is attended by more than 900 adults and children. There will be inflatables, games, face pa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Schools

Stratford High Student Honored In State's National History Day Competition STRATFORD, Conn. -- Ndidi Anekwe of Stratford High School was honored at the State's National History Day competition, which was held recently at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. The national competition will be held at the University of Maryland in June. Ndidi was honored with the award for the Outstanding Entry in Maritime History. The awards was given by The National Maritime Historical Society in the Senior Division for Senior Individual Exhibit. Ndidi's project was titled "The Titanic" Connecticut History Day is a program for students in grades 6-12 that e…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Events

Author To Discuss 'The Rules Of Love & Grammar' At Byrd's Books In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- Join the Bethel Chamber of Commerce for a book discussion with Darien native Mary Simses, author of "The Rules of Love & Grammar," at Byrd's Books on June 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Simses grew up in Darien and began writing stories at the age of 7. In college, she majored in journalism. After working in magazine publishing for a few years, she went back to school to become a lawyer. While working as a corporate attorney, she enrolled in an evening fiction writing class at a university in Connecticut and began writing short stories on the side. Sh…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Events

Wilton Historical Society Dishes Up A Mad Hatter Tea Party WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Historical Society will be hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Thursday, June 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.Children in grades 1-5 will gather on the lawn wearing party clothes and a hat in honor of the occasion. There will be lawn games including sack races, a teacup relay and croquet. There will be tea sandwiches, teacakes and cookies (some nut and gluten-free). Cost: members: $15; non-members $25. Register by e-mail at info@wiltonhistorical.org or by calling 203-762-7257 The Wilton Historical Society is at 224 Danbury Road, Wilton.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Events

Darien Community Association Luncheon To Explore Travel Trends DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association Women’s Luncheons will feature "Travel Trends" and "Where to Go Next" with Ann Calve and Pat Eisen at their next luncheon on Tuesday, June 7, at 12:15 p.m., at the Darien Community Association.This event is $20 per person, or $15 for DCA members, and includes lunch and dessert, provided by Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events. Come and explore the world of travel with Ann Calve and Pat Eisen, travel advisors with New Canaan TravelWorld. This pair has traveled to over 100 countries and has journeyed by boat, by car, on f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Police & Fire

Students From Japanese School Of Greenwich Take Firehouse Tour GREENWICH, Conn. -- Members of Greenwich Professional Firefighters Engine 4 and from the Marshals Division recently gave a firehouse tour and fire safety presentation to a group of students from the Japanese School of Greenwich.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Events

Nutmeg Book Club At Norwalk Library To Discuss 'Masterminds' NORWALK, Conn. -- The Nutmeg Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Main Library Teen Room at the Norwalk Library to discuss the first book of the 2017 award year, "Masterminds" by Gordon Korman.The Nutmeg Book Club is for kids entering grades 4-6 and meets once a month to discuss each of the 10 nominees for Connecticut's annual kids' choice book award. Refreshments will be served. Copies of each book are available to check out in the children's room. For more information, please contact Lisa at 203-899-2780, Ext.15136 or estory@norwalkpubliclibrary.org. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

Politics

State Lawmakers To Update New Canaan Residents On Legislative Session NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Sens. Toni Boucher and L. Scott Frantz along with Reps Tom O’Dea and Fred Wilms will discuss the 2016 Legislative Session at the New Canaan Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. The New Canaan Town Hall is at 77 Main St., New Canaan. The meeting will take place in the Town Hall meeting room.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/06/2016

News

Family Killed In Crash, Bear Spotting Top The Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week: A 29-year-old Bridgeport woman was killed with her 9-year-old daughter and her 14-year-old niece on I-84 in New York after they ran out of gas and were hit by a tractor-trailer. A 74-year-old Shelton grandmother was busted on drug charges of selling her personally prescribed pills out of her home. Strawberries are ripe for the the picking on the Jones Family Farms in Shelton. A student from Bridgeport won a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to pay for all four years at Dartmouth Co…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/05/2016

Events

Play Golf, Enjoy A BBQ At Trumbull Rotary's 50th Anniversary Celebration TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Trumbull Rotary's 50th anniversary golf celebration event will be Monday at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull. There is a 10 a.m. check in and a noon shotgun start. There will be a barbecue lunch, on-course beverages, a cocktail hour and a dinner reception. Rotarians participate in community service to improve life in the Trumbull community and meet community needs. Rotarians participate in club service by attending meetings and serving on a variety of committees for fundraising, service and membership. Rotarians also participate in International service to promote understand…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

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