57°

Monday, may 19

Tom Renner

Client Editor

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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Neighbors

First Fridays At Aldrich In Ridgefield Blend Culture, Community And Food RIDGEFIELD, Conn.—Blend culture, community, food, and music, and you have the perfect weekend kickoff. That’s the recipe at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, where the popular First Fridays cocktail party series has been a can’t-miss hit for eight years. The Aldrich’s next First Fridays event will be held on May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. with $15 ticket prices for members and $20 for non-members. The event is supported by several area businesses, like The HomeVision Group, Keller Williams Realty for example. “The Aldrich is so special because it is a contemporary art museum in …

Content Partner: The HomeVision Group

Sports

Norwalk Woman Earns Athlete Of The Week Honors At Colgate NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk native Eileen Ornousky was named the Colgate University Athlete of the Week after hitting the first two home runs of her college career Saturday against Bucknell. Ornousky, a senior who played at Trinity Catholic, went three-for-six with three runs, six RBIs and a walk as Colgate split the doubleheader. Colgate won Game 1, 6-5, and dropped the nightcap, 12-3. "It was her first career home runs and it's senior weekend, so nothing could be greater for her," head coach Melissa Finley said on the Colgate softball website. "She hits them all the time in practice so it …

by Tom Renner

04/29/2014

Neighbors

White Plains YMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains YMCA hosted Healthy Kids Day and the event attracted more than 100 familes. The free event featured healthy treats from Lola Granola bars, free fingerprinting from New York Life, a Scholastic book fair, family friendly physical activities and games, and a swag bag full of goodies including a full first aid kit from White Plains Hospital Center. Families were also treated to a special visit from representatives of the NY Knicks D-league, whose home court will be in Westchester County Center this fall.

by Tom Renner

04/29/2014

Real Estate

Houlihan Lawrence Realtor From Yorktown Completes Home Marketing Course YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- JoElla Deliberto, an associate real estate broker, of Houlihan Lawrence recently completed a certified home marketing specialist course. Deliberto acquired new skills to decrease market time and maximize selling prices. She is a resident of Yorktown Heights. The certified home marketing specialist course provides agents with expertise to excel in today’s competitive real estate environment. The course helps Realtors and homeowners sell homes faster at better prices — in any market. Created by Martha Webb, author and producer of "Dress Your House for Success" and one of…

by Tom Renner

04/29/2014

Lifestyle

Artists Invited To Development Workshop In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – ArtsWestchester and the New York State Bar Association will host a professional development workshop for artists and non-for-profit arts organizations on Tuesday, April 29. The workshop will be held at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. It begins at 6:30 p.m. People can register by calling Eric Siegel at 428-4220, ext. 324, or sending him an email at esiegel@artswestchester.org. ArtsWestchester and the Arts and Sports section of the New York state Bar Association is offering the workshop to help artists, independent contractors and interns learn up-to-…

by Tom Renner

04/29/2014

Business

Norwalk's Riverside Cemetery Adds Unique Pet Crematory NORWALK, Conn. – Riverside Cemetery in Norwalk opened a water-based pet crematory earlier this year, and it is the first of its kind in New England. “It’s very gentle, non-toxic and earth friendly,’’ General Manager Shelly Timber said. “It’s much safer for the environment and people get back about 20 percent more of their pet’s ashes than they would with a flame procedure.” The closest businesses that offer water-based cremation are in Florida and Ohio, Timber said. The practice has been used for nearly two decades, but was limited to medical facilities for humans, and labs for animal res…

by Tom Renner

04/29/2014

Neighbors

Pound Ridge Land Conservancy President Protects Town's Charm POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – Elyse Arnow joined the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy in 1992 to help protect Pound Ridge’s semi-rural character and the town’s open space. Twenty-two years later, including the last nine served as president, Arnow’s passion and commitment to help the town retain its unique charm has not wavered. “Professionally, we build our skills and expertise in a traditional area of the marketplace, and we can then use these same skills in the context of a local non-profit organization supporting its mission,’’ said Arnow, a lawyer and published author, who also has an advanced degree…

Content Partner: Joan Keating

Neighbors

Fairfield, Southport Runners Tackle Boston Marathon For CT Challenge FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield’s Keri O’Neill and Southport’s John Barlow were among five runners who supported the CT Challenge in last week's Boston Marathon. The runners have raised nearly $25,000 with donations still being received for their efforts. O’Neill raised more than $5,000 and Barlow topped $5,700. “The race was an amazing and emotional experience,’’ O’Neill said. “My family was able to meet me at mile 14.5. Also, I painted a message on the back of my CT Challenge singlet. I had runners stopping me and telling me that they are [cancer] survivors and thanking me for my efforts. …

by Tom Renner

04/28/2014

Events

New Canaan Salon 'Cuts For A Cause' For Kids Helping Kids NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Kids Helping Kids (KHK) will sponsor “Cuts for a Cause” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 at Salon Kiklo in New Canaan. The organization, staffed by volunteer teens, will help as salon stylists cut, wash and blow-dry the hair of customers. All proceeds of the event will be donated to buy and maintain wigs for children who have lost hair due to diseases such as Alopecia areata and chemotherapy treatments who could not otherwise afford these wigs. Haircuts are $60 and wash and blow-dries $30. In addition, customers who participate will receive a coupon for 20 percent off th…

by Daily Voice

04/28/2014

Sports

Westport's Hannah DeBalsi From Staples Win 3K Race At Penn Relays WESTPORT, Conn. – Staples High School sophomore Hannah DeBalsi won the 3,000 meters Thursday at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, the oldest and largest track and field meet in the United States. DeBalsi won the race in 9:34.57, edging runner-up Hannah Christen of Virginia by three seconds. Regan Rome of Pennsylvania was third in 9:37.71. There were 20 runners in the field, including athletes from Canada. "It's awesome, I've never been in such a big stadium.,’’ DeBalsi said on the Penn Relays website. “I wanted a fast time overall. I wanted to go a bit faster than I did, but I kind of go…

by Tom Renner

04/25/2014

Prev Page 486 of 1238 484 485 486 487 488 Next

4,851 - 4,860 of 12,371 articles