October 2008
  • That's Science Fiction
    Tuesday October 7, 2008
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Hillsdale Public Library
    509 Hillsdale Avenue
    Hillsdale, NJ 07642
    201.358.5072

    13 Ghosts (original B&W 1960 version). Reclusive Dr. Zorba has died and left his eerie mansion
    to his penniless nephew Cyrus Zorba and his family. Along with the house, the Zorba family has
    also inherited the occultist's collection of 12 ghosts, who can only be seen through Zorba's
    special goggles. The family members, their lives at risk upon the discovery that Dr. Zorba's
    fortune lies hidden somewhere in the house, receive aid from unexpected quarters as the threat
    to their lives is revealed. Seville Diner follows the movie - 289 Broadway, Westwood, NJ. (approx.
    9:15 to 10:30, sometimes later).

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  • Suspense Central
    Monday October 13, 2008
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Fuddruckers
    282 Route 4 East
    Paramus, NJ
    201.343.4533

    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 Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding. The
    Haunting Of Alaizabel Cray
    is a Gothic horror/fantasy about an alternate Victorian London
    overrun by the wych-kin, daemonic creatures that have rendered the city uninhabitable south of the
    river, and which stalk the streets after dark. When Thaniel Fox, a young wych-hunter, finds a mad
    girl wandering the streets in the middle of the night, he is moved by pity to take her home; and in
    doing so, he becomes embroiled in a plot that reaches into the highest levels of government, and
    into the darkest depths of the wych-kin's world. For additional information click
    www.fuddruckers.com.


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  • Drawing A Crowd
    Wednesday October 8, 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. Please note: this group also meets
    for dinner before the event at the store. Join us at
    Uno Chicago Grill, West Belt Plaza, Route 23
    South, Wayne, NJ, phone: 973-256-0700, around 6:30PM - 7:45. For additional information click
    www.newmooncomics.com.

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  • Infinite Chaos: A Temnia Campaign
    Saturday October 25, 2008
    2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Todd's New Place
    Rutherford, NJ 07070
    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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  • Whispers From Beyond & Face the Fiction
    Saturday October 11, 2008
    7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Bergen Museum of Art & Science
    Bergen Mall - Rt. 4 East
    Paramus, NJ 07652
    201.291.8848

    This group meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest speakers from SF
    and genre related fields of interest. This month our guest will be Ghost investigator
    Linda
    Zimmerman.  For additional information click www.bergenmuseum.com.

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  • Tripping the Write Fantastic Author Group
    Tuesday October 21, 2008
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Borders @ Garden State Plaza
    2200 Garden State Plaza Way
    Paramus, NJ
    201-712-1166

    Group meets 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
    Brian Lumley (recommended reading Necroscope). Pre-meeting dinner for this group
    is at
    On The Border, 71 S State Rt 17, Paramus, NJ 07652 phone: 201-368-3380.  For additional
    information click
    www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.


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  • Films to Come
    Wednesday October 15, 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 Discussion 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. Pre-meeting dinner this month will be at
    New York
    Steakhouse, 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Phone: (201) 529-1806 around 6:30PM - 7:45.
     For more information click
    www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.

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  • Fantasy Gamers Group
    Saturday October 18, 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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  • Themes of the Fantastic
    Tuesday October 28, 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 Paranormal Investigators
    in SF/fiction/fantasy. They run the gamut from
    Ghost Busters, SciFi Channel's Ghost Hunters to
    fiction's Van Helsing. Please note: this group also meets for dinner before the event at the store.
    Join us for dinner at Burger DeLuxe, 1420 Route 23 North, Wayne; NJ phone: 973-305-0033
    around 6:30PM - 7:45.
     


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  • Modern Masters
    Friday October 24, 2008
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Center
    235 Interstate Shopping Center
    Ramsey, NJ 07446
    201.760.1967

    Renfield: Slave of Dracula by Barbara Hambly. This imaginative novel puts a fresh and
    201.684.1200, (approx. 6:30 - 7:50p). This is in the A & P Shopping Center. For more information
    click
    www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.


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