May 2008
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Tuesday May 6, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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's selection is Equilibrium (2002). In a future where freedom is outlawed outlaws will
become heroes. In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing
emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death.
When a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules
misses a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, the revolution begins. He's
been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly, he's the only person capable
of overthrowing it. Seville Diner or Bensi Restaurant follows the movie (approx. 9:10 to 10:30,
sometimes later).
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Monday May 12, 2007
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Garden State Plaza
2200 Garden State Plaza Way
Paramus, NJ
201-712-1166
This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a specific mystery, horror, or
intrigue novel. This month's book is The Way of the Wolf: The Vampire Earth, Book I by E.E.
Knight. Louisiana, 2065. A lot has changed in the 43rd year of the Kurian Order. Possessed of an
unnatural hunger, the bloodthirsty Reapers have come to Earth to establish a New Order built on
the harvesting of human souls. They rule the planet. And if it is night, as sure as darkness, they
will come. But on this pitiless world, the indomitable spirit of man still breathes in Lieutenant
David Valentine. And his mission is to win back Earth... For additional information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.
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Wednesday May 14, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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. This month: Star Wars.
Recommended reading: Star Wars Infinities Vol 1. Please note: this group also meets for dinner
before the event at the store. Join us at varied locations (directions are always available) around
6:30PM - 7:45. Check the Yahoo site for details prior to meeting. For additional information click
www.newmooncomics.com.
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Saturday May 10, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Garden State Plaza
2200 Garden State Plaza Way
Paramus, NJ
201-712-1166
This group meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest speakers from SF
and genre related fields of interest. This month's guest is S.C. Butler - (scbutler.com and
www.valingstoneways .com): S. C. Butler was born in Cambridge, MA in the middle of the last
century, which really isn't so very long ago. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with no dogs, no
cats, and certainly no shape shifting bears. He is the author of the popular Stoneways Series:
1. Reiffen's Choice (2006), 2. Queen Ferris (2007), 3. The Magicians' Daughter (2008)
Suburban Diner follows the event. For additional information click
http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.
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Tuesday May 20, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Garden State Plaza
2200 Garden State Plaza Way
Paramus, NJ
201-712-1166
This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the major works of the greatest
authors of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and related genres. This month we will be discussing
the works of L. Ron Hubbard with the featured selection being . Pre-meeting dinner at around 6:40
- 7:50. those interested, please contact Todd at the yahoo group. For additional information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.
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Wednesday May 21, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Plaza
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
Films to Come: 4-Star Movie Group
This group discusses new and upcoming genre and genre-related films, tv, books and current
media happenings, as well as current releases, classics and more. If it has to do with
entertainment, it's here. Films recently seen by those attending are discussed, rated,
recommended or panned, as well as what people are watching. Please note: this group also
meets for dinner before the event at the store. Join us at varied locations (directions are always
available) around 6:30PM - 7:45. For more information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.
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Saturday May 31, 2008
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reality's Edge Game Store
Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ
The D&D roleplaying game is being DM'ed by Chuck Garofalo and is a great time for all. If you are
interested in joining or observing please let us know. We can expand the game if we know that
you are interested. A related group for those interested in D&D gaming is the Heroes and Rogues
Group listed on the Calendar of events.
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Tuesday May 27, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973-81-COMIC or 973-812-6642
This event meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss a specific topic in Science
Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres. This month we will be discussing Revolts, Revolutions, and
Rebellions. Please note: this group also meets for dinner before the event at the store. Join us at
varied locations (directions are always available) around 6:30PM - 7:45. Check the Yahoo site for
details prior to meeting.
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Friday May 23, 2008
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Plaza
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
Off Armegeddon Reef by David Weber. Earth and her colonies are now smoldering ruins, and the
few survivors have fled to distant, Earth-like Safehold, to try to rebuild. But the Gbaba can detect
the emissions of an industrial civilization, so the human rulers of Safehold have taken
extraordinary measures: with mind control and hidden high technology, they’ve built a religion in
which every Safeholdian believes, a religion designed to keep Safehold society medieval forever.
800 years pass. In a hidden chamber on Safehold, an android from the far human past awakens.
This “rebirth” was set in motion centuries before, by a faction that opposed shackling humanity
with a concocted religion. Via automated recordings, “Nimue” – or, rather, the android with the
memories of Lieutenant Commander Nimue Alban – is told her fate: she will emerge into
Safeholdian society, suitably disguised, and begin the process of provoking the technological
progress which the Church of God Awaiting has worked for centuries to prevent. Nothing about
this will be easy. To better deal with a medieval society, “Nimue” takes a new gender and a new
name, “Merlin.” His formidable powers and access to caches of hidden high technology will need
to be carefully concealed. And he’ll need to find a base of operations, a Safeholdian country that’s
just a little more freewheeling, a little less orthodox, a little more open to the new. And thus Merlin
comes to Charis, a mid-sized kingdom with a talent for naval warfare. He plans to make the
acquaintance of King Haarahld and Crown Prince Cayleb, and maybe, just maybe, kick off a new
era of invention. Which is bound to draw the attention of the Church…and, inevitably, lead to war.
It’s going to be a long, long process. And it’s going to be the can’t-miss SF epic of the decade. For
more information click www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479. There is a
pre-meeting dinner usually at Mahwah Pizza & Pasta or Moe's Southwest Grill. See Yahoo group
for details each month.
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Saturday May 17, 2008
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Todd's New Place
Rutherford, NJ 07070
directions available upon request/contact Todd
This ongoing Roleplaying Game features the continuing adventures of a group of characters
caught in the swirling chaos of politics and clandestine warfare between a number of hidden
societies.
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