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Next General Meeting:
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Alaya Dawn Johnson / Fantasy Author
Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, Upper Saddle River
Welcome to the Website of the Science Fiction Association of Bergen County.
For over 25 years the S F A B C has promoted an interest and enjoyment of science fiction, fantasy, horror and related areas with a variety of events and activities.
The Association currently has four main areas of activity:
GENERAL MEETINGS
The Association's monthly General Meeting is the centerpiece of the organization. It is normally held the evening of the second Saturday of the Month. Most General Meetings feature a talk or other presentation by a writer, editor, film maker or similar expert in the fields of science fiction, fantasy or horror. They are usually preceded by discussions and videos. A list of recent and upcoming meetings appears below. A complete list appears under General Meeting.
Note: The club Meeting Notice provides more detailed information about the monthly General Meeting.
Recent / Upcoming General Meetings:
2012 2011
December 8, 2012 December 10, 2011
Holiday Party / Pot Luck Dinner Holiday Party / Pot Luck Dinner
To Be Announced Bergen Highlands United Methodists Church
November 10, 2012 November 12, 2011
To Be Announced Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
October 13, 2012 October 15, 2011
To Be Announced Michele Lang, Fantasy Author
To Be Announced Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
September 8, 2012 September 10, 2011
To Be Announced Kevin Manning & Helio Takai Astrophysicists
To Be Announced Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
August 11, 2012 August 13, 2011
To Be Announced N K Jemisin, Fantasy Author
To Be Announced Barnes & Noble, Hackensack
July 14, 2012 July 9, 2011
To Be Announced Paul Malmont, Science Fiction Author
To Be Announced Barnes & Noble, Hackensack
June 9, 2012 June 11, 2011
To Be Announced Dennis McCunney, E-Book Expert
To Be Announced Barnes & Noble, Hackensack
May 12, 2012 May 14, 2011
Linda Zimmermann, Science Writer Barry N Malzberg, Author / Critic
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April 14, 2012 April 9, 2011
Felix Gilman, Fantasy Author Susan Fichtelberg, Librarian / Critic / Author
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March 10, 2012 March 12, 2011
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February 11, 2012 February 12, 2011
Alaya Dawn Johnson, Fantasy Author John M Cusick, Writer / Literary Agent
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January 14, 2012 January 8, 2011
David Orange, Actor / Author Video Program
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BOOKSTORE EVENTS
This is a catch all category for the smaller monthly gatherings of the club. This include book and television discussions, video get togethers, and other activities. Some of these are held at area book stores. Others are held at members' homes or elsewhere.
First Tuesday of each Month: FINAL FRONTIER
..........SF Television Discussion Group, Panera Bread, Ramsey, New Jersey, 8:00 PM. ..........Next Event: February 7, 2012..........Best Couples / Worst Couples.
First Thursday of each Month: INFINITE IMAGES.
..........Video Viewing Group, Member's Home, Waldwick, New Jersey, 7:30 PM.
..........Next Video: February 2, 2012...........TiIMER. Second Wednesday of each Month: MONSTERS OF HORROR.
..........Horror Book Discussion Group, Barnes & Noble, West Nyack, New York, 8:00 PM. ..........Next Event: February 8, 2012............UNHOLY GHOSTS by Stacia Kane.
Second Saturday of each Month: GENERAL MEETING.
..........Guest Speaker plus pre meeting Videos & Discussion. Various Sites.
..........Next Meeting: February 11, 2012..........Alaya Dawn Johnson, Fantasy Author.
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
...............6:15 PM: Animation Associates Video: To Be Announced.
...............7:00 PM: General Meeting Start: .
Third Tuesday of each Month: TOPIC DISCUSSION GROUP.
..........Discussion of Theme or Device in Book, Film, etc., The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, Little Falls, New Jersey 8:00 PM.
..........Next Discussion: February 21, 2012..........News & Advertising in SF / Fantasy / Horror.
Third Thursday of each Month: YOUNG FANTASY READS.
..........YA Fantasy / SF Book Discussion Group, Barnes & Noble, Paramus, New Jersey, 7:30 PM. ..........Next Event: February 16, 2012............JESSICA'S GUIDE TO DATING ON THE DARK SIDE by Beth Fantaskey. Fourth (or Fifth) Sunday of each Month: WRITERS OF THE WEIRD.
..........Critique Group for Aspiring Authors, Member's Home, Waldwick, New Jersey, 4:00 PM.
..........Next Workshop: February 26, 2012.
Last Week Night of each Month: MONTH END BOOK GROUP.
..........Food Court Alcove behind Indian on Turkey, Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, New Jersey, 7:30 PM.
..........Next Book: Wednesday, February 29, 2012..........THE DEVIL'S ALPHABET by Daryl Gregory.
Floating Event: SPECIAL ACTIVITY GROUP.
..........Days, Times, and Locations Vary by Event.
..........Next Event: Readings by The Writers of the Weird, 2:00 PM.
..........Sunday, February 12, 2012. Public Library, Maywood, New Jersey.
GOOGLE DISCUSSION GROUPS
The Association maintains a number of Google Groups for discussions and information. These are organized by topic - Books; Comics; Movies; Science; Television; Writing and others. Some are Public (non members can view but not participate), others are Private (hidden from non members).
DISCUSSION GROUPS:
These groups allow members to share interests and information. SFABC (nj) BOOK & AUTHOR GROUP This group focuses on science fiction, fantasy and horror books and stories and the people who write them. News, reviews, commentary and other information appear as DISCUSSIONS. The address is: SFABC Books. SFABC (nj) COMICS & ART GROUP This group explores science fiction, fantasy, comic book and related art including illustrators, illustrations, webcomics, comic strips, and manga. The address is SFABC Comics & Art. SFABC (nj) MOVIE GROUP This group is dedicated to genre movies. The DISCUSSIONS post news and opinions about new and classic films. The address is: SFABC Movies. SFABC (nj) SCIENCE & SCIENCE FICTION GROUP This group is concerned with science, technology, and science/tech oriented science fiction. The DISCUSSIONS post links to articles and stories members find of interest. The address is: SFABC Science & Science Fiction. SFABC (nj) TELEVISION GROUP This group discusses current and classic genre television series. DISCUSSIONS post news, reviews, and other information about shows. The address is: SFABC Television. OTHER GROUPS: The Association also maintains Private Groups which cannot be accessed by non members:
PERSONALS is for club business, sensitive information, and anything which does not fit into one of the other groups.
WEIRD NOVELS is for critique of novels and other longish works by members of our writers group.
WRITERS OF THE WEIRD allows our writers to share information and post shorter works for critique.
Information Groups:
These groups provide information about aspects of the Association.
SFABC (nj) MEETING NOTICE
This group distributes the Association's monthly Meeting Notice, THE STARSHIP LOCAL. Request a group invitation or simply book mark it for reference. The address is: Meeting Notice.
SFABC (nj) PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS GROUP
This group provides updates about the activities of past Association Guest Speakers. The address is: Programs & Speakers.
SFABC (nj) BOOKSTORE EVENTS This group sends reminders about the Association's smaller, more focused monthly events like book discussions, video gatherings and the like. Many are held at area bookstores or members' homes. The address is: Bookstore Events. PUBLICATIONS
The S F A B C currently has two publications, THE STARSHIP LOCAL and THE STARSHIP EXPRESS.
THE STARSHIP EXPRESS is our monthly Newsletter and is distributed to members of the Association. The EXPRESS includes a preview of the current month's meeting, directions to the meeting site, a list of S F A B C activities for the month, information about readings, signings, conventions, movies and other events of interest. It also includes news about members, a write up of the previous month's Generral Meeting, and a recap of the prior month's activities. The EXPRESS is published in both online and print formats.
THE STARSHIP LOCAL is our monthly Meeting Notice. It contains a preview of the General Meeting, directions, and a bit
more. It is distributed via a Google Group. Non members can request to be made a member of the Google Group. |