September 2008
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Tuesday September 2, 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 we'll be viewing Robot Chicken, followed by 75th Annual Academy Awards Short
Films. The 100 minute DVD includes: The ChubbChubbs (Animated & winner), Das Rad
(animated / German), Atama Yama (animated / Japanese), Mike's New Car (animated /
American), The Cathedral aka Katdra (animated / Polish), Der Er En Yndig Mand (live action),
J-Attendrai Le Suivant (live action), Fait d'Hiver (live action), Inja (live action). Join us for fun
shorts and a good time. Seville Diner or Bensi Restaurant follows the movie (approx. 9:10 to
10:30, sometimes later).
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Monday September 8, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Panera Bread Restaurant - Paramus/Route 4
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 Hell with the Ladies - a collection of three short novellas
to fit the theme of "shorts." Contributing writers: are Julie Kenner, Kathleen O' Reilly and Dee
Davis. Three all-new stories of sinfully sexy men-and the women who change their wicked ways.
One is a hotshot corporate raider. One is an infamous artist. One is a high-class thief with a taste
for danger. Meet the sons of Satan. Jack, Nick, and Marcus are on a quest to win their father's
throne-and rule the underworld. But if it's up to three strong-minded, seductive women, they'll
achieve their goal when Hell freezes over. For additional information click www.paneranj.com.
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Wednesday September 10, 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's discussion will focus
on Independant Comics & Webcomics. The recommended reading is Atomic Robo Volume 1!
Tavern, 10 Van Ness Ave, Little Falls, NJ around 6:30PM - 7:45. Check the Yahoo site for details
Tavern, 10 Van Ness Ave, Little Falls, NJ around 6:30PM - 7:45. Check the Yahoo site for details
prior to meeting. For additional information click prior to meeting. For additional information click
www.www.newmooncomics.comnewmooncomics.com..
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Saturday September 27, 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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Saturday September 13, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Panera Bread Restaurant
1300 Rt. 17 North
Ramsey, NJ 07466
201.236.6300
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, Matthew Kressel, wears three hats:
writer/editor/publisher. He'll talk to us about all three. Matthew Kressel is the publisher and editor
of the small press magazine Sybil's Garage. He's also a writer whose fiction has appeared in
Andromeda Spaceways, Abyss & Apex, Apex Science Fiction & Horror Digest, Dred Tales,
Alien Skin Magazine, and he has a strange plant forthcoming in A Field Guide to Surreal Botany.
He has an unhealthy obsession with houseplants and Blade Runner, and he'll gladly discuss
either with you. His website is at www.matthewkressel.net For additional information click
www.paneranj.com.
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Tuesday September 16, 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 Gardner Dozois as he edits the Year's Best Science Fiction and other short story
collections, perfect for the month's theme of "shorts". Pre-meeting dinner will be at On the Border
(GSP parking lot, near the entrance by Rt. 17 South). For additional information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.
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Wednesday September 17, 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 Mason Jar, 221 Ramapo Valley Rd,
Mahwah, NJ around 6:30PM - 7:45. For more information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.
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Saturday September 20, 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 September 23, 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 short stories in
SF/fantasy/horror and related genres. What are the elements that make a good short story? Who
do you think gets the little details right - some authors are better than others with short stories. Do
you prefer short stories over novellas and/or novels? Why/why not? Please note: this group also
meets for dinner before the event at the store. Join us at Capo's Grill, 71 Lackawanna Ave, West
Paterson, NJ around 6:30PM - 7:45.
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Friday September 26, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Center
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month to discuss various works of "modern" masters
or upcoming talent in SF, fantasy, paranoramal and related genres. This month's master is Joe
Hill as we discuss 20th Century Ghosts - a collection of short stories. This award-winning
collection of short fiction by the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box leads
readers into a maze filled with exits into a vast country of the surreal. For more information click
www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479. There is a pre-meeting dinner at
Ole Ole Restaurant & Grille, 100 Orange Ave, Suffern, NY.
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