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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

Business

Ridgefield Parks & Rec Invites Teens To Paint Store Windows For Halloween RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Calling all middle school and high school students in Ridgefield: Share your artistic talents at the Annual Halloween Window Painting event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up as a team or as an individual to paint the storefront windows on Main Street. This event is co-sponsored by Ridgefield Parks & Recreation and the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. They’ll supply the paint (water-based tempura) and you supply the creativity. If the weather is bad, the event will be postponed to Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. The deadline to register is …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Events

Greenwich, Darien Sisters Create Jewelry For Breast Cancer Awareness Month GREENWICH, Conn. -- For Breast Cancer Awareness month, Greenwich resident Laura McKittrick has teamed with her sister Annie Horn, a Darien-based jewelry designer and founder of the jewelry brand Madeline Peyton, to create the Think Pink Collection.In this collection, 20 percent of the proceeds go to the Greenwich-based Breast Cancer Alliance during October. Each piece is a unique shade of pink and is at a special price for this month only to encourage sales for this cause. Go to www.madelinepeyton.com to view the collection in its entirety.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Events

Fairfield Theatre Company Screening 'Lambert And Stamp' Documentary FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Theatre Company will screen "Lambert and Stamp," as a part of its Films that Rock series, on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The James D. Cooper documentary tells the story of Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp, managers of the legendary British rock band The Who, as well as the story of The Who’s rise to fame. The two mismatched kindred spirits were working at Shepperton Studios where they wanted to make their mark as filmmakers. An idea hatched that was at the very least circuitous, highly impractical and just a little insane; finding a rock group, gui…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Events

Newt, Calista Gingrich At Ridgewood Bookstore For Book Signing RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m., politician and author Newt Gingrich and his wife Calista will host a book signing at Bookends Bookstore.Calista Gingrich will sign copies of her new children’s book, "Christmas in America," which is part of the New York Times bestselling Ellis the Elephant series. Newt Gingrich will sign copies of his new novel, "Duplicity." Bookends Bookstore is at 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Lifestyle

Oradell Senior Social Club Invites Residents 55 And Older To Its Meetings ORADELL, N.J. -- Oradell's Senior Social Club welcomes all residents age 55 or older to its meetings twice a month at the Senior Center Veterans Building. Meetings take place at 11 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Exercise class is from 11:15 a.m. until noon, followed by the official meeting and entertainment. Members are invited to bring a sandwich for lunch. Refreshments and desserts are provided. Dues are $5 annually. The club hosts a variety of trips throughout the year. The Oradell Senior Social Club is at 355 Kinderkamack Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Schools

New Provost Stephen Healey Begins Work At University Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Stephen Healey is on the job as the new provost at the University of Bridgeport, President Neil Salonen has announced.Healey, who succeeds provost Hans van der Giessen, first joined UB in 1998, as an assistant professor of world religions at the School of Arts & Sciences. “I am delighted by this appointment. I look forward to working with President Salonen, the deans, and the whole University community to advance the University’s academic mission,” Healey said. He has filled various roles in his career at UB, advancing in academic leadership on campus. In 2010, he …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

News

Fairfield's Grand Gala Donates $10K To Bigelow Center For Senior Activities FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Following the success of the town’s 375th Anniversary Grand Gala Celebration, the Grand Gala Co-Chairs wanted to give leftover proceeds back to the Fairfield community, First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced. One beneficiary of the gala is the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities (formerly the Fairfield Senior Center), which has received a $10,000 donation to make enhancements to the kitchen area and meal services. “We are very grateful for this generous donation from Fairfield’s 375th Gala," said Marjorie Morresi, President of the Fairfield Senior Citizens Associat…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/07/2015

Obituaries

Judith Plomitallo, 69, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Judith (Chris) Diane Plomitallo, of Stamford, died Saturday, Oct. 3.She was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Jerome and Geraldine Christopherson. She was a graduate of Ames High School and St. Olaf College and received dual degrees in Spanish and education. On Aug. 1, 1970, she married Dr. Anthony V. Plomitallo in Ames, Iowa. She was a teacher of mathematics at Central Junior High School in Greenwich. She was predeceased by her husband, Tony, and survived by four children: Geralyn Plomitallo, Deborah Melkonian (Dorian), Karen Gonillo (Josh) an…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

Neighbors

Fairfield Letter: Vote For Chris Tymniak For First Selectman FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editors. To submit your letter, email fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Democrat Mike Tetreau’s First Selectman campaign is distributing information that misleads voters into thinking he actually cut taxes each of the last four years. The facade of championing conservative ideals comes in real handy when voters make their way to the polls in November. Under Tetreau’s current term, taxes rose by roughly 10 percent and the budget grew by about $18 million. It was the Republican Board of Finance …

by Ray Neuberger

10/06/2015

Obituaries

Gloria Cameron, 89, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gloria Louise Cameron (nee Walker), 89, died Sept. 30. She is survived by two daughters Winsome Burwell (John), Adlett Squires (Charlie); two sons, Donald Cameron (Karlene) and Anthony Cameron (Sharlene); nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister Rose Walker-Chin; brothers John Walker and Charles Broderick; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father James Walker and mother Cicely Doig; husband Joseph R. Cameron; sisters Dorothy Parris and Joyce Walker-Rose; brother Hopeton Walker; and son Harry Bernard.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/06/2015

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