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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Events

Wine Tasting Comes To South Salem's St. John's Church SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the second annual Tastes of the Vine wine tasting and summer kickoff party to benefit the Goldens Bridge Fire Department on Saturday, June 7. The wine tasting will be at St.John’s at 82 Spring St. Hours are 6-9 p.m. The event, presented by St. John’s Parish and Cross River Wine Merchant, will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and samplings of a wide variety of whites, reds and roses perfect for summertime sipping and outdoor grilling. “We had a great response to this approach last year, and we’ve got a host of excellent new w…

by Tom Renner

05/21/2014

Schools

Darien Girls Win Memorial Day Essay Contest DARIEN, Conn. -- Kathleen McIlree of Middlesex Middle School and Katy Murphy of Darien High School were named as authors of the best essays from the 2014 Memorial Day Essay Contest sponsored by the Monuments and Ceremonies Commission of Darien. “We were delighted to receive so many fine poems and essays this year from more than 90 students. Kathleen and Katy’s essays best exemplify the true meaning of Memorial Day,” said Phil Kraft, chairman of the commission. McIlree and Murphy have been invited to read their winning essays at Memorial Day’s dedication ceremony at the Connecticut Veteran…

by Tom Renner

05/20/2014

Sports

Greens Farms Tennis Girls Tennis Repeats As New England Champions WESTPORT, Conn. -- The girls tennis team from Greens Farms Academy in Westport captured the New England Prep School Athletic Council Class C tennis championship for the second straight year Sunday. Greens Farms defeated Winsor School of Boston, 6-3, at Westminster School in the finals. GFA also defeated Cheshire Academy and Millbrook School to reach the championship. Greens Farms singles winners in the final were Devon Wolfe, Emily Cahill and Georgie Garner. Doubles winners were Devon Wolfe and Cahill, Alex Wolfe and Garner, and Maggie Sherin and Blair Marine. Photo: Kneeling, left to…

by Tom Renner

05/20/2014

Lifestyle

Mary Poppins At Broadway Theatre In Westchester Delights All Ages ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The enchanting “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical” has arrived in Westchester. For those, who may be only familiar with the classic Walt Disney 1964 film, this rendition offers new songs, and a “tweeking” of the original that offers something for all ages to enjoy. With grip in one hand and parasol in the other, Lauren Blackman, touches down at the residence of George Banks to answer a classified advertisement, for a nanny. While the specifications set forth by young Jane and Michael may not be the same as their father's nanny, the stern disciplinarian George acquiesces…

by William Reynolds

05/20/2014

Neighbors

Stamford Dancers Steal Show At Curtain Call Fundraiser STAMFORD, Conn. -- Amid noise-makers, placards and banners akin to an old-fashioned political convention, a crowd of nearly 700 jumped to its feet in appreciation of 11 community leaders stepping out of their comfort zones at Curtain Call’s Dancing With The Stars on Saturday, May 17, at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Stamford’s Lisa Maronian, owner of Sweet Lisa’s Exquisite Cakes, and her professional dance partner, Ivan Angelkovski (from Dance With Me Stamford), received Judges’ Choice Award, female division, at the seventh annual fundraiser for Curtain Call. Stamford’s Dominick Bria o…

by Tom Renner

05/20/2014

Sports

Pelham Grad Helps Notre Dame Reach Men's Lacrosse Semis PELHAM, N.Y. -- Matt Landis, a sophomore defenseman from Pelham Memorial High School, has been a key member for Notre Dame’s men’s lacrosse team in its run to the NCAA semifinals. Landis started and a had a key defensive assignment for the Irish as they beat Albany, 14-13, in the Saturday, May 17, quarterfinals. Notre Dame will meet Maryland in the semifinals on Saturday, May 24, while Duke meets Denver in the other semifinal. The championship will be played Monday, May 26. The semifinals and finals will be played in Baltimore. Jack Near, a junior from Bronxville, also plays for the Irish…

by Tom Renner

05/20/2014

Sports

Frattaroli's 2-Hitter Helps Italian Center Win In Stamford LL STAMFORD Conn. -- Christian Frattaroli tossed a two-hitter as Italian Center beat First County Bank, 5-0, in Stamford Little League action. Ethan Skaug bashed three hits and Frattaroli added a double for the IC (6-4). Arjav Chhabra and Jack Robinson stood out defensively for the victors. Justin Lockery and Dan D’Arinzo pitched well for First County (2-4) despite the loss. Andrew Gray and James Lavelle both singled. For the complete report from the Stamford Little League, click on the attached PDF.

by Daily Voice

05/20/2014

Sports

Darien Player Helps Duke Reach Men's Lacrosse Semifinals FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Darien High School graduate Case Matheis scored three goals and dished out two assists Sunday, May 18, to help Duke beat Johns Hopkins, 19-11, in the quarterfinals of the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament. Duke will play Denver in the semifinals on Saturday, May 24, while Notre Dame will play Maryland in the other semifinal. The final will be played Monday, May 26. The semifinals and finals will be played in Baltimore. Greenwich’s Charlie Payton, a senior, and Teddy Henderson, a freshman, are also members of the Blue Devils’ roster. Matheis has 23 goals and 18 as…

by Tom Renner

05/20/2014

Real Estate

Video For Westport Home On The Market Features Cinematic Flare WESTPORT, Conn. – Rick Higgins sees the future of marketing real estate. Now, potential buyers can too, as evidenced by a video for a Higgins Group listing at 49 Beachside Avenue in Westport. “It’s the new wave,’’ said Higgins, the chairman and founder of Higgins Group, of the nearly four-minute video set to music that shows off the home. “Video is where it’s going to be to sell real estate. It’s the next generation in video, and has a cinematic flare to it.” The video shows the home inside and out, with neatly done scenes shot from a variety of angles. There’s a catchy, upbeat song assoc…

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Events

Weston Memorial Day Fair Extended To Four Days WESTON, Conn. -- The annual Weston Memorial Day Fair will stretch out to four days this year beginning on Friday, May 23. Growing with increased popularity in Weston and neighboring towns, the 2014 Fair will open for the first time on the Friday of the holiday weekend. Also new for 2014, daily unlimited-ride bracelets can be purchased for $30 and used from the moment the fair opens each day to closing time. Weston’s Fair is known for offering carnival rides and games for all ages, lunch and dinner menu options sponsored by the Weston Kiwanis Club, as well as other fair type food, a bake …

by Tom Renner

05/19/2014

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