December 2009 -- Uplifting Redux
That's Science Fiction
Tuesday December 1, 2009
7:00 p - 9:00 p
Hillsdale Public Library
509 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201.358.5072
This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month to view SF and other genre related films.
This month is Prancer (1989): They lost the true spirit of Christmas...And found it locked in the
heart of one little girl. *Diner follows the movie (approx. 9:10).
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Suspense Central
Monday December 14, 2009
8:00 p - 10:00 p
Panera Bread Restaurant
165 Route 4 West
Paramus, NJ 07652
201.368.0752
This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a specific mystery, horror, or
intrigue novel. This month's selection is Nightlife by Rob Thurman. Trolls, vampires, and other
preternatural creatures dwell in New York City, where humans are oblivious to their presence.
Carl Leandros is only half human. His father's dark lineage is the stuff of nightmares, and he and
his entire otherworldly race are after Carl. For additional information click www.paneranj.com.
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Drawing A Crowd
Wednesday December 9, 2009
8:00 p - 10:00 p
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642
This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss all things related to comic
books, anime, and manga. Whether its Golden Age, Silver Age, Manga, or anime, this group
tackles the ins and outs of art, story, and the graphic media. Moderator Tim Cook leads the
discussion. For additional information click www.newmooncomics.com.
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Infinite Chaos: A Temnia Campaign
Saturday December 26, 2009
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Todd's
directions available upon request/contact Todd
Welcome to the Western Nations of Temnia, a brutal and vicious tyranny ruled by the Immortal
Emperor, the illustrious Naram'tzin, your boss. This game explores life in the far West, where
powerful Samurai serve demon worshipping madmen, and expediency and survival are balanced
by honor and horror. A new day in the Yenxhai Dominions is dawning, and the peaceful nations of
the East should beware!
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Face the Fiction
Saturday December 12, 2009
6:30 p 10:00 p
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
55 Wyckoff Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.327.0148
This month we have a special panel of SF guests with a twist! To date, we welcome Larry M.
Weiner and Angelo Panetta. Guest Larry M. Weiner is the creative director and head writer for the
Radio Repertory Company of America, a NJ based producer of original audio drama. Larry will
discuss the ins and outs of the Radio Repertory and sprinkle in some sound bytes of award
winning science fiction audio. Larry will be joined by audio partner, Angelo Panetta.
Also joining the panel is Tony Tellado, host of SciFiTalk radio show. www.scifitalk.com. We'll keep
you posted as guests are added!
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Wednesday December 16, 2009
7:00 p - 9:00 p
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845.357.1237
Films to Come: 4-Star Movie Discussion Group
This group discusses new and upcoming genre and genre-related films, TV, books and current
media happenings. Films recently seen by those attending are discussed, rated, recommended
or panned, as well as what people are watching, reading or listening to. If it deals with
entertainment, our Master of Entertainment Moderator will cover it. For more information click
www.suffernfreelibrary.org.
*Dining follows this event.
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Fantasy Gamers Group
Saturday December 19, 2009
2:30 p - 7:30 p
Todd's
directions available upon request/contact Todd
Join us for terror, monsters, madness and more as GM BJ Pehush explores the city of Arkham MA
with our monthly Call of Cthulu (Chaosium 6th edition) game. Books are available for order at
New Moon Comics.
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Themes of the Fantastic
Tuesday December 22, 2009
8:00 p - 10:00 p
Wayne Public Library
461 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
973.694.4272
*please note date & location change for December
This event meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss a specific topic in Science
Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres. For additional information click www.waynepubliclibrary.org.
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Modern Masters
Friday December 18, 2009
7:00 p - 10:00 p
Mahwah Bar & Grill
2 Island Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201.529.8056
*please note date, time & location change for December only
We move up one week this month. This month's selection is Moonshine by Rob Thurman, the
follow-up to Nightlife (Suspense Central). After saving the world from his fiendish father's side of
the family in "Nightlife," Cal Leandros and his half-brother Niko begin bodyguard and detective
work in New York City. Their latest case has them going undercover for the Kin--the werewolf
Mafia. Visit the Mahwah Bar & Grill's website at
www.allendalebarandgrill.com/about-mahwah.htm for directions.
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