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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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Obituaries

Ursula Holmes, 83, Easton Resident EASTON, Conn. -- Ursula (Sally) Parkermege Holmes, of Easton, formerly of Fairfield, wife of Richard T. Holmes, died Saturday, Sept. 12. She was 83. She was born in Fairfield on Oct. 21, 1931. She was an active member of the Notre Dame of Easton Catholic Church, the Easton Senior Center and the Fayerweather Yacht Club. She and her husband celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 7. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Richard T. Holmes Jr. and his wife Jean of Newmarket, N.H.; Sally H. Aubin and her husband Michael of Needham, Mass.; and Thomas G. Holmes a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Events

Ossining Library Presents An Evening With Richie Furay OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Words & Music concert series presents An Evening with Richie Furay on Friday at 8 p.m. The concert will take place in the Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave. The concert is sold out. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Richie Furay will be joined by longtime musical collaborator Scott Sellen on guitar, banjo and vocals; Jeff Jeckot on piano; and daughter Jesse Furay Lynch on vocals. This performance will trace Furay's musical journey from Buffalo Springfield to Poco to his career as a solo artist. Singer-songwriter John Batdorf (Batdorf …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Schools

New Canaan High Service League Plans First Meeting NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan High School Service League of Boys, or SLOBs, will hold its first general meeting of the school year at 2 p.m. Saturday in the New Canaan High School cafeteria. The club fosters the parent-son relationship in a philanthropic organization committed to community service and leadership development. The year’s first speaker will be Dave Hunt, a New Canaan resident and retired businessman who volunteers his time in community leadership positions. Hunt will talk about volunteerism in New Canaan. Since its inception in 2004, SLOBs members have volunteered over…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Neighbors

Norwalk-Based Community Plates Picks Up $15K Grant To Expand Food Rescues NORWALK, Conn. -- Community Plates, a Norwalk-based national food rescue organization, has received a $15,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation.The grant is to support the expansion of the organization’s food rescue program in Fairfield County. “We are grateful that Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is so focused on funding innovation and collaborative solutions, because ending hunger in Fairfield County is going to require both innovation and collaboration," Executive Director Kevin Mullins said. "One hundred percent of this grant Community Plates receiv…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Events

Fine Art Photographer Holding Exhibit At Fairfield's Perkin Gallery FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fine art photographer Amy Dolego will hold the opening for exhibit Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Perkin Gallery at the Southport Library. Dolego's exhibit, which is called "Through My Lens," consists of flower portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. The opening will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The exhibition runs from Sept. 8 to Oct. 7 during regular library hours. Dolego is the founder of Winton Studios, a commercial photography firm located in Easton. She combines 20 years of experience in commercial and residential design in the United States with a photography d…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Events

Chazz Palminteri Performs In 'The Bronx Tale' At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Broadway actor and writer Chazz Palminteri will perform in "The Bronx Tale" on Friday, Sept. 18 at The Ridgefield Playhouse.The show focuses on a young man who is torn between his strong family values and the lifestyle of the mob. Palminteri, who was in the original movie, has adapted the story to a one-man show. For tickets, call (203)-438-5795 or go to the Ridgefield Playhouse website. The Ridgefield Playhouse is at 80 E Ridge Road.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Schools

Norwalk's Cranbury Elementary Celebrates Return To School NORWALK, Conn. -- Cranbury Elementary School in Norwalk celebrated being back to school with an ice cream social on Thursday night, Sept. 10.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Neighbors

Ridgewood's Valley Hospital Offers Stroke Support Group RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As part of its comprehensive continuum of care for patients who have suffered a stroke, The Valley Hospital Stroke Center offers a stroke support group.The support group provides a positive forum for stroke survivors and their caregivers dealing with life issues after a stroke. Members share their challenges, triumphs and other personal experiences after having a stroke. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m. in The Valley Hospital boardroom. The meetings are free. New members are always welcome. The stroke support group is coordinated …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/15/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield's Jesse Lee Church Seeks Sellers For Tag Sale RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Jesse Lee Tremendous Team-Up Tag Sale is on Sat., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The tag sale will be at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 207 Main St. For those interested in selling their items, features of the tag sale include: It will occur on the driveway in front of the sanctuary, visible to those walking, running, biking and driving by on Main Street. The church will handle the advertising and publicity. It will be made up of Individual tag sales comprised into one. It will be adjacent to the Jesse Lee Pumpkin Patch, which will be up and running and…

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09/15/2015

Events

Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Offers Discounts For Book Donations NORWALK, Conn. -- During the Aquarium’s Ocean Litera-“Sea” Weekend at The Maritime Aquarium, each guest who brings a new or gently used children’s book will receive discounted aquarium admission. Litera-"Sea" weekend is Sept 19 and 20. Adults receive $5 off admission of $19.95. Children save $3 off the regular price of $12.95. Participants can bring more than one book per person, but the discount does not multiply. The book drive is part of The Maritime Aquarium’s Closer to Our Community initiative, which engages the family attraction (and its visitors) in ways that benefit the …

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09/15/2015

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