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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