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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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News

Ridgefield Conducts Emergency Planning Drill At Yanity Gym RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield First Selectman Rudi Marconi has issued the following reminder to residents:Town department heads, school officials, emergency management personnel and volunteers will join other towns across the state for the third annual Emergency Planning and Preparedness Initiative (EPPI) – a table-top drill that simulates response to large-scale, natural or man-made disasters. This year, the media will be invited to observe the Emergency Operations Center in action at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday promptly. The PIO (Public Information Office) team will post clearly marked “DRILL”…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Events

5K And Kid Fun Run Will Benefit 6-Year-Old Fighting Leukemia In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- There will be a 5K and Kid Fun Run to benefit 6-year-old Dylan Canfield of Glen Rock, who is fighting leukemia.The Superhero Dylan 5K & Kid Fun Run will be Sunday, at 390 Dormeus Ave. The pre-race warm up start time is 8:10 a.m.; the 5K race start time is 8:30 a.m.; the kid fun run start time is 9:30 a.m. There will be a post-race bake sale and drawings for a lot of great prizes, including gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Wear your best superhero cape. Pre-register by Oct. 24 at www.runsignup.com. Keyword: superhero dylan. Race day registratio…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Events

Beatles Scholar Discusses Fab Four In Talk At Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz will return Saturday for another look at the iconic band from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road.February 1964 was the most important month of the Beatles’ entire career. This multi-media program will put the Beatles’ first visit to the United States and their Ed Sullivan Show performances in historical context, with particular emphasis on the assassination of John F. Kennedy and how the president’s death helped Beatlemania flourish. One of two professional Beatles scholars in the world, Krerowic…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Events

Ridgefield Raises Funds For Project Graduation At Chipotle RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Join Ridgefield Public Schools and support Project Graduation with a special fundraising dinner Wednesday, from 4-9 p.m., at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Edgewater. Make dinner a selfless act by joining the schools for a night out with the PTA at The Promenade in Edgewater. Bring in an event flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Ridgefield Memorial High School Project Graduation PTA. Chipotle Mexican Grill is at 14 The Promenade, in Edgewater. CLICK HERE for more info.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Events

Decorate Pumpkins, Eat Treats At Darien Halloween Party DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School's Save the Children's Club is hosting a Halloween event from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. It will take place in the Darien High School courtyard. Enter through the archway near the auditorium. Wear your costume, either sweet or scary, and all are welcome. There will be pumpkin decorating, tattoos, witch toss, treats, a bake sale and more. A $7 per child, or $15 per family of three or more, donation is encouraged. For questions, call (203) 655-3981 Ext. 2331 The rain date is Thursday, Oct. 29.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Schools

Norwalk Community College Marketing Students Promote City's Parking App NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College students in Professor Susan Steiz’s marketing class are getting a lesson in how to market a product in the real world, helping the Norwalk Parking Authority get the word out about its Parkmobile app. Since September, the 35 students have been working with the Parking Authority and its marketing firm, Norwalk-based The Snyder Group, to plan and promote an app that allows people to pay for parking from their smart phones in South Norwalk. In addition to helping formulate ideas for promotional materials and an online survey, the students will be out …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Neighbors

Darien Letter: Support Stevenson, Marks And Koons DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email darien@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Please join me in voting for Jayme Stevenson for First Selectman, and Susan Marks and Kip Koons for Selectmen on Nov. 3. Darien is fortunate to have these exceptional individuals to choose from this election. Jayme Stevenson has done an outstanding job of providing forward-looking leadership to our Town, including being a strong voice for Darien on regional and State matters. Susan Marks has been my neighbor for over 20 years; I ca…

by John V. Boulton

10/21/2015

Events

'Breakfast At Tiffany's' Showing At SoNo Library in Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The "Read to Reel" program series continues at the SoNo Branch Library, 10 Washington St., with the book and movie version of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.The film tells the story of the young and eccentric Holly Golightly as she searches for romance. The running time of the film is 1 hour, 55 minutes. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and is available online at the library's website, or by calling 203-899-2790, ext. 15902. Multiple copies of the book are available at the SoNo Branch Li…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Events

Pro Arte Chorale In Ridgewood Presents 'Chansons de France' Performance RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Join the Pro Arte Chorale for an afternoon of beautiful French choral music featuring the Chansons of both Debussy and Ravel, Poulenc’s legendary Gloria, and Faure’s Madrigal Op. 35, on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.The program, called "Chansons de France," will also include a pre-concert lecture about the early twentieth century French masters and their milieu, given by Andrea Covais, soprano, musicologist and current Doctoral candidate at City University of New York. Founded in 1964, the Pro Arte Chorale strives to be one of New J…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

Business

Luxury Jewelry Designs Of Baz Persaud Will Be Unveiled In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Baz Persaud, a luxury jewelry line, will be revealing its latest collection of handmade designs at Greenwich’s Manfredi Jewels on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will have the special opportunity to meet Persaud and preview his Fall Collection, as well as have him create custom designs. A portion of Saturday’s proceeds will benefit Cabrini Missions, a child-centered charity that William S. Lerner, owner of Baz Persaud Inc., holds close to his heart. In addition, a partnership between Lerner and Billy4Kids (a charity providing shoes for children all over th…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/21/2015

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