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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

Peekskill Students Enjoy First Week Of School The Peekskill School District has been buzzing with activity since the 2015-2016 school year began last week.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Events

Fairfield's ZenRide Spinning Studio Celebrates Second Anniversary FAIRFIELD, Conn. — ZenRide Spinning Studio, voted best spinning classes in Fairfield, will celebrate its second anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m.There will be a live DJ, food, giveaways and a raffle. A special team-teach ride will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. with a $20 reservation and will include a gift bag. The party is open to the public and all ages are invited to attend. Spinning is a cardio-based, low impact exercise on an indoor stationary bike. “I am so thrilled to celebrate this milestone for ZenRide,” said studio owner Jessica Gray. “The team of instructors a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Neighbors

Letter: McIlmurray Would Fight For Darien's Seniors DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to Darien@dailyvoice.com.To the editor: Seniors age 65 and older comprise 12 percent of Darien’s residents. Darien's seniors worry that escalating taxes would preclude their continuing to live in their Darien homes through their retirement years. As a candidate for Selectman, Spencer MacIlmurray is concerned as Hartford continues to hammer Fairfield County with taxes designed to support the burgeoning state budget with little concern for Darien and its seniors. How many of our senior resid…

by Arden Anderson Broecking

09/14/2015

Neighbors

Take Part In Art: Classes Offered For All Ages This Fall In Redding REDDING, Conn. -- There are many art classes being offered this fall: Paint, Draw & More, 25 Old Mill Road, Redding, 203-544-8551. Redding Parks & Recreation Community Center, Multi Purpose Room: Mixed Media Session 1 runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 22 and Session 2 runs Nov. 5 to Dec. 17. Thursdays from 3:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. ages 5-8. $110 per six-week session. Georgetown School of the Arts Adult Weaving runs Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. This five-week course gives students the opportunity to work on a floor loom, table loom, and rigid heddle loom. Materials fee, payable to …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Events

Occupy Danbury And A Common Ground Host Movie Series DANBURY, Conn. -- Occupy Danbury and a Common Ground present "Movie Nights for the 99%!"The movies will take place at A Common Ground. Here are the movies that will be shown: "A Face in the Crowd" - Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. -- This is about a country-western singer whose rise to fame brings grand ambitions, and his political aspirations lead to his downfall. "The Pursuit of Happiness" - Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. -- an investigation of the immigrant experience in the United States. This movie presents immigrants' individual struggles in an increasin…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Neighbors

New District Bishop Visits Chapel School In Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Rev. Derek Lecakes visited The Chapel School and spoke at both the lower and middle school assemblies on Wednesday.Lecakes was recently elected bishop and president of the Atlantic District. He was elected in June and had previously served as vice president for five years. He was to be officially installed on Saturday during a ceremony at Concordia College. He was there to discuss his experience working with a survivor of Hurricane Irene. The bishop also visted Village Lutheran Church. The Rev. Robert Hartwell, senior pastor said, “Bishop Lecakes has been an act…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

News

Career Coach Offers Social Network Training For Job Hunters In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach will return to Westport Town Hall. The Career Coach will offer two sessions of a new course, “Social Networking for Employment,” from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Westport Town Hall is at 110 Myrtle Ave. in downtown Westport. This course will focus on the increasing necessity for an online presence to be a credible employment candidate in the current hiring environment. Emphasis is on the most popular social networking sites and how to use the resources and tools of those sites. The Career Coach i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Schools

Danbury's Wcsu Hosts Mental Health And Wellness Program For Students DANBURY, Conn. — Western Connecticut State University wants its students to know there are people on campus to help them with everything from stress to substance abuse. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, from noon to 3 p.m., WCSU will host the second annual “Fresh Check Day” program event designed to check in on students’ mental health and wellness. A concept created by the Jordan Porco Foundation, the free event is organized by the campus substance abuse prevention program. Its goal is to increase awareness of mental health issues, reduce the stigma and misconceptions that may deter students from a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

News

Fairfield's Center For Family Justice Welcomes Family Advocate At Luncheon FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice will host Geoffrey Canada, a nationally recognized family advocate and author, as the keynote speaker at the group's 18th annual Speaking of Women luncheon.The luncheon will be on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11:30 a.m. at The Waterview in Monroe. The Center for Family Justice provides high-quality support and services to anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull. Tickets, at $175 each, include lunch. Canada, president of the Harlem Child…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

Events

New Canaan Historical Society Features World War II Talk NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Historical research editor Mark Albertson will speak about the 70th anniversary of the clash between Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II at the New Canaan Historical Society's quarterly meeting on Wednesday. The event begins at 7 p.m. Albertson is a historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He is also a longtime member of the U.S Naval Institute. Albertson has written several books and is currently at work on another -- "Sky Soldiers: The Saga Of Army Aviation." He has pu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/14/2015

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