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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

Schools

St. John Preschool In Darien Introduces Drop-Off Program For Toddlers DARIEN, Conn. -- St. John Preschool in Darien has added a Friday morning drop-off class for toddlers. The class will run from Oct. 2 through May 20, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Planned activities for toddlers will encourage eager investigation of the world around them. Within the consistent structure toddlers crave, they will enjoy a balance of quiet activities, spirited music and movement, and plenty of outdoor climbing, running and jumping. Learning centers will be available with creative art materials, blocks and puzzles for imaginary play, and lots of books. Circle time will incorpora…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Lifestyle

Redding's Meadow Ridge Celebrates Award For Renovation REDDING, Conn. -- Meadow Ridge senior living in Redding is hosting a celebration for earning an award for its recent renovation of its atrium.The atrium recently earned it the International Plantscape Award in the Major Renovation category during AmericanHort’s international conference in Columbus, Ohio. Meadow Ridge is hosting a celebration from 3 to 4 p.m., Sept. 17, to recognize the efforts of John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, who performed the renovation. “The atrium acts as a hub for our entire community,” said Michelle Bettigole, executive director for Meadow Ridge. “Because it’s …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Business

Bridgeport Police Commissioner Edwin Farrow Joins Branford Law Firm BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Attorney and police commissioner Edwin P. Farrow will join The Marcus Law Firm in Branford.He will also maintain his current office at 3324 Main St. in Bridgeport, where his general business law practice primarily deals with real estate matters. "I am delighted to welcome Ed and look forward to working with him as we expand our practice west from Branford to include a new ability to serve clients in Fairfield County," said Edward L. Marcus, principal of The Marcus Law Firm. “Ed brings a wealth of business law expertise, including finance, mortgage, contract …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich's River House Celebrates Adult Day Services Week GREENWICH, Conn. -- River House kicked off a week-long celebration of National Adult Day Services on Monday with a visit from Peter Tesei, the First Selectman of Greenwich. Tesei proclaimed the week of Sept. 13th to be National Adult Day Services Week. River House supports this year’s theme, “Adult Day Services: Living Well Into the Future,” by providing options to families confronted with age-related illnesses. Seniors who attend the day program not only benefit from the care they receive but also from socialization with their peers. Families and caregivers receive respite and benefit fr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Events

Manhattan Short Film Festival To Open At Danbury Theatre DANBURY, Conn. -- Nicholas Mason, founding director of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, will open the 18th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at Danbury’s historic Palace Theatre on Friday at 8 p.m. The festival will take place in over 250 cities, spanning six continents, between Friday and Oct. 4. “It’s an honor to have Nick Mason open this prestigious film festival in Danbury,” said Carol Spiegel, managing director of The Palace Danbury Theatre. “This will be the fifth consecutive year the film festival has graced the screen of The Palace. It has become a perennial film fan favorite.” …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Politics

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Planning State-Of-The-Town Talk GREENWICH, Conn. — The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will host its 2015 State of the Town Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 5.Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei will share his vision for the Town of Greenwich in the talk. Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served promptly at noon. It will take place at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $60 per person; $550 for a table of 10. No walk-ins. There will be a live broadcast on WGCH-AM at 1490. WGCH.com will also stream this event live.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Neighbors

Wilton Historical Society Introduces Program For Tweens WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Historical Society has formed a new program for middle school students and tweens.The program, called "The Ready Rangers!" will hold its first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The program is specifically for students in grades five and up. The Ready Rangers will meet once a month to get to know each other, have fun with a history-related craft or project (pizza, too), and hear about upcoming events where their help might be needed. They may be asked to take tickets at an event, judge a contest, or assist with historic crafts and act…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

News

New Covenant Center In Stamford Marks Grand Opening STAMFORD, Conn. -- New Covenant House of Hospitality, Stamford’s soup kitchen serving lower Fairfield County, recently had its grand opening at its location at 174 Richmond Hill Ave.Its new location is diagonally across the street from its former location at the Yerwood Center. At the same time, it launched the naming of the new facility to “New Covenant Center." The New Covenant Center now contains a pantry, kitchen, café, loading dock, offices, conference room, social media/computer room, consultation rooms and a medical room to help those in need of physical exams and consultations…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Lifestyle

Curtain Call In Stamford Unveils New Logo For 25th Anniversary STAMFORD, Conn. — Norwalk-based TFI Envision Inc. designed a 25th anniversary logo for Curtain Call, Stamford's longest-running and only year-round, nonprofit organization producing live theater, by and for the community. The logo will be used on promotional materials throughout the year-long celebration. Curtain Call's performances take place in The Kweskin Theatre and The Dressing Room Theatre. Educational workshops in the performing arts are also offered throughout the year. “Celebrating a milestone in an organization’s life like a 25th anniversary seemed like something we wanted to m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

Neighbors

Morning News Anchor Sukanya Krishnan Emcees Greenwich Gala GREENWICH, Conn. -- The India Cultural Center of Greenwich has announced that 11 PIX Morning News lead anchor Sukanya Krishnan will emcee its third annual gala, to be held at L’escale Restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 3. The gala begins at 7 p.m. L'escale Restaurant is at 500 Steamboat Ave. Krishnan, a five-time Emmy-winning newscaster, was the first South Asian anchor in local morning news in New York City. She has been honored by numerous organizations for her community and ground-breaking work, notably the NYPD, the NY State Assembly and the NY City Council. Krishnan received her first Emm…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/25/2015

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