THE STARSHIP LOCAL -- DECEMBER 2011
SFABCPhil
A NEWSLETTER OF THE SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION OF BERGEN COUNTY
..........136 MANHATTAN AVENUE * WALDWICK, NEW JERSEY 07463
....................PHONE: (201) 447 - 3652
..................DECEMBER MEETING PREVIEW:
......................Saturday, December 10, 2011
.........6:00 PM: Holiday Party / Pot Luck Dinner Set Up
............6:30 PM: Video Program: Anime Videos
...............7:15 PM: Dinner Served (Hopefully!)
..........You are invited for an evening of good cheer, food and
conversation at the meeting of the Science Fiction Association of
Bergen County on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The event will be held
at the Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, 314 West Saddle River
Road, Upper Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey. This is across
the street from our normal meeting site, The Saddle River Valley
Cultural Center. Directions appear below.
HOLIDAY PARTY / POT LUCK DINNER
..........A minimum of eight volunteers are needed at the Church at
6:00 PM to assist with the set up for the pot luck dinner. For those
of you who are new to the group and unfamiliar with pot luck dinners,
the affair works in this manner: everyone prepares a dish and
everyone
shares from the common pot. The Church kitchen has a stove, microwave
and refrigerator. We hope to have dinner ready for 7:15 PM. Please
note that the kitchen facilities should be used for reheating or the
last step of a prepared dish, not the preparing of a dish from
scratch.
..........We will need main dishes (stews, soups, roasts, pastas,
casseroles), appetizers, side dishes, desserts, beverages,
condiments,
paper products, serving utensils, and so on. To avoid duplications,
please advise Phil De Parto of what you intend to bring in advance.
..........Anyone bringing food is asked to display an index card with
the following information beside their food: your name, the name of
the dish, and a list of ingredients used in preparing the food. This
will allow people with dietary restrictions of a medical or religious
nature to be sure that they can enjoy the fare without any problems.
..........Although we much prefer everyone to bring a dish, we know
that there will always be someone who decides to attend at the last
minute or the meal. These people may donate $ 5.00 in lieu of food.
This is to cover the cost of food and is separate from the Attendance
or Annual Membership fees that may be due. Note: everyone is expected
to contribute food or equivalent. This includes first time attendees.
..........IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARRIVE AT THE CHURCH WITH YOUR
FOOD
AT OR NEAR 7:15 PM. WHEN FOOD ARRIVES HOURS LATE IT SIMPLY GETS
DISCARDED!
..........This is a standard meeting of the Association with the
usual
membership, etc. fee structure in place. We require these fees in
addition of the food or money we collect for dinner because the
church
and the post office charge us rent, postage, and so on. Call ahead of
time if you need to discuss anything.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION:
..........The S F A B C meets on the second Saturday of the month and
features talks, slide shows, and other presentations by experts in the
science fiction, fantasy, horror and related fields. The Association
sponsors six Google discussion groups and a number of special interest
groups devoted to various aspects of science fiction and similar
matters, including activities devoted to books, movies, television,
animation, horror and other events. We also produce a monthly
newsletter listing talks, conventions, discussions groups and other
activities of interest to people who enjoy science fiction and related
areas. We invite you to contact us through our website:
.........................htttp://www.sfabc.org
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THE STARSHIP LOCAL......Volume 9, Number 12...Copyright 2011
.........................................Philip J De Parto
THE STARSHIP LOCAL is the monthly meeting notice of the Science
Fiction Association of Bergen County. It is designed to communicate
basic information about the activities of the organization to devotees
of fantasy, horror and science fiction. All material by Philip J De
Parto unless otherwise acknowledged.
We also publish a more extensive monthly newsletter, THE STARSHIP
EXPRESS, for members of the organization. If you are not a member and
would like to receive the EXPRESS, mail a check for $ 8.00 for the
electronic version or $ 12.00 for the print version. Checks should be
made payable to Philip J De Parto, 136 Manhattan Avenue, Waldwick, New
Jersey 07463.
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Directions to meeting site:
...........Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church
...................314 West Saddle River
....................Upper Saddle River
...............Bergen County, New Jersey 07458
....................(201) 327 – 3960
The Methodist Church is across the street from our normal meeting
site, the Saddle River Valley Cultural Center. Additional parking can
be found on the sides and back of the Church.
Important Note: The Methodist Church is on WEST Saddle River Road.
One block further over is EAST Saddle River Road. Unlike streets in
New York, East does not turn into West. The roads are on opposite
banks of the Saddle River which is nothing more than a stream at this
point.
FROM ROUTE 17 NORTHBOUND:
Exit ROUTE 17 NORTH at the sign which reads SADDLE RIVER / WOODCLIFF
LAKE. (This is the exit after Sheridan Avenue, Ho Ho Kus.) This exit
puts you onto EAST ALLENDALE AVENUE heading East. Stay on road for
about 1/2 mile and turn left at the first traffic light onto WEST
SADDLE RIVER ROAD. Drive north for 1-3/4 miles. Shortly after
passing a brick Catholic Church, the Church of the Presentation, on
your left hand side you cross into Upper Saddle River. The Methodist
Church is on your right hand side. If you come to a traffic light you
have slightly overshot and hit LAKE STREET.
Note: You will see a sign marked WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD on Route 17
northbound well to the south of where you have been told to leave 17.
If you take this exit, you will eventually get where you want to be,
but it will take you a lot longer to get there.
FROM ROUTE 17 SOUTHBOUND:
Exit ROUTE 17 SOUTH at SADDLE RIVER / WOODCLIFF LAKE exit. This puts
you onto EAST ALLENDALE ROAD heading East. You drive under the
highway. Then follow the directions from Route 17 Northbound.
Note: This way takes you a little bit longer than the exit for UPPER
SADDLE RIVER, but it spares you making hairpin turns on steep hills at
night in bad weather on an unfamiliar road.
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTHBOUND:
Take Exit 172, GRAND AVENUE, MONTVALE. (This is the last exit in New
Jersey and is just past the Montvale Service Area). Turn left at the
exit ramp and head west on GRAND AVENUE. There are a lot of small
towns in this area, and the road that you're on will keep changing its
name. At different points it is called GRAND AVENUE, MONTVALE ROAD,
RAMSEY ROAD and LAKE STREET. At the second traffic light you will be
at the intersection of LAKE STREET and EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD. It has
a landmark that anyone in the area will know about: a 7-11 type store
called Elmers. Keep driving west. Do not turn. Turn left at the next
traffic light onto WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD. The Methodist Church is
1/10 of a mile down the road on your left.
FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY VIA ROUTE 59:
Follow ROUTE 59 until you come to Norris Pontiac in Monsey and turn
south at the traffic light unto ROUTE 306. This road is also called
EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD. Head south towards New Jersey. (Note:
Although the maps show this road as Route 306, and that's what
everyone calls it, after you make the turn, the sign reads ROUTE 73.
Don't ask me to explain it.) Stay on ROUTE 306 for 2.3 miles Note
that there is a long stretch between the first and second traffic
lights.
Turn right at the second traffic light which is the intersection of
EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD and LAKE STREET. Elmers, a 7-11 type store, is
at this corner. Proceed west and turn left at the next traffic light
onto WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD. The Methodist Church is 1/10 of a mile
down the road on your left.
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ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE:
DECEMBER 2011
12/01/11..........Thursday
..........Monsters of Horror
..........Book Discussion Group
..........Video:
..........DESPICABLE ME
..........Webber / De Parto Residence, 8:00 PM
..........Waldwick, New Jersey
12/06/11..........Tuesday
..........Final Frontier
..........Television Discussion Group
..........Videos of Current SF Television Series
..........Webber / De Parto Residence, 8:00 PM
..........Waldwick, New Jersey
..........Optional Dinner Beforehand
..........Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 PM
12/10/11..........Saturday
..........General Meeting
..........Holiday Party / Pot Luck Dinner
..........Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
...............6:00 PM: Doors Open / Food Preparation
...............6:15 PM: Anime Videos Begin
...............7:15 PM: Food Served (We Hope!)
12/14/11..........Wednesday
..........Infinite Images
..........Video Viewing
..........RANGO
..........Webber/De Parto Home, 7:30 PM
12/15/11..........Thursday
..........YA Fantasy Reads
..........Video Program:
..........TEEN VAMP
..........Webber / De Parto, 7:30 PM
..........Waldwick, New Jersey
12/25/11..........Sunday
..........Special Activity
..........Lite Christmas (Dinner & Videos)
..........Webber / De Parto Residence, 3:00 PM
..........Waldwick, New Jersey
12/30/11..........Wednesday
..........Month End Book Discussion
..........Recap of Books Read in 2011
..........Mall Food Court, 7:30 PM
..........Paramus Park Mall
..........Paramus, New Jersey
JANUARY 2012
01/03/12..........Tuesday
..........Final Frontier
..........Television Discussion Group
..........Fall 2011 TV Season Assessed
..........Panera Bread Community Room, 8:00 PM
..........Ramsey, New Jersey
..........Optional Dinner Beforehand
..........Grand Buffet, 6:30 PM
01/05/12..........Thursday
..........Infinite Images
..........Video Viewing
..........To Be Announced
..........Webber/De Parto Home, 7:30 PM
01/08/12..........Sunday
..........Writers of the Weird
..........Author Critique Group
..........Webber/De Parto, 4:00 PM
..........Waldwick New Jersey
01/11/12..........Wednesday
..........Monsters of Horror
..........Book Discussion Group
..........FEED
..........by Mira Grant
..........Barnes & Noble Cafe, 8:00 PM
..........West Nyack, New York
01/14/12..........Saturday
..........Animation Associates, 6:15 PM
..........Video: To Be Announced (Episodes)
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
01/14/12..........Saturday
..........Ice Nine, 6:30 PM
..........Currently Cool Books, TV, more
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
01/14/12..........Saturday
..........General Meeting, 8:00 PM
..........David Orange, Actor / Author
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
01/17/12..........Tuesday
..........Topic Discussion Group
..........Man’s Best Friend: Science Fiction Canines
..........The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, 8:00 PM
..........Little Falls, New Jersey
..........Optional Dinner
..........Park West Diner, 6:30 PM
..........Little Falls, New Jersey
01/19/12..........Thursday
..........YA Fantasy Reads
..........THE RISE OF RENEGADE X
..........by Chelsea Campbell
..........Barnes & Noble, 7:30 PM
..........Paramus, New Jersey
01/22/12..........Sunday
..........Special Activity
..........Readings: Hank Quense & The Writers of the Weird
..........The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM
..........Little Falls, New Jersey
01/29/12..........Sunday
..........Writers of the Weird
..........Author Critique Group
..........Webber/De Parto, 4:00 PM
..........Waldwick New Jersey
01/31/12..........Tuesday
..........Month End Book Discussion
..........To Be Announced
..........To Be Announced
..........Mall Food Court, 7:30 PM
..........Paramus Park Mall
..........Paramus, New Jersey