THE STARSHIP LOCAL -- JUNE 2026
Philip De Parto
THE STARSHIP LOCAL
A NEWSLETTER OF THE SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION OF BERGEN COUNTY
136 MANHATTAN AVENUE * WALDWICK, NEW JERSEY 07463
PHONE: (201) 447 - 3652
JUNE MEETING PREVIEW:
Note Change of Venue & Time!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
IN-PERSON AT BARNES & NOBLE PARAMUS!
6:30 PM: Laura J Mayo, Fantasy Author
You are invited to join us at the monthly General Meeting of the Science Fiction Association of Bergen County on Saturday, June 13, 2026. We'll be at Barnes & Noble, 634 Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 at 6:30 PM. This is the new location on 17 North, just south of the Ridgewood Avenue overpass adjacent to the Fashion Center. Fantasy writer Laura J Mato will speak and answer questions.
Laura J Mayo, Fantasy Author:
Laura J Mayo is the author of HOW TO SUMMON A FAIRY GODMOTHER and HOW TO SURVIVE A FAIRY BARGAIN, a retelling of the aftermath of the tale of Cinderella from the point of view of one of the stepsisters. They are published by Orbit Books.
Speaker Website: <https://www.laurajmayo.com/>.
Post Meeting Event: Suburban Diner, Paramus, New Jersey:
Join us after the meeting for food and conversation at the Suburban Diner in Paramus, New Jersey.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION:
Meetings of the Association are normally held on the second Saturday of the month and feature talks, slide shows, and other presentations by experts in science fiction, fantasy, and related fields. The Association sponsors online Google and FaceBook discussion groups and a number of in-person and online activities devoted to various aspects of science fiction and similar matters, including events focused on books, movies, television, science, and similar areas of interest. We also produce a monthly newsletter listing talks, conventions, discussion groups, and other activities pertaining to science fiction and kindred genres. We invite you to contact us through our website:
....................https://sites.google.com/view/sfabcorg.
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THE STARSHIP LOCAL.....Volume 25, Number 6.......Copyright 2026
.........................................Philip J De Parto
THE STARSHIP LOCAL is the monthly meeting notice of the Science Fiction Association of Bergen County. Its purpose is 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.
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JUNE ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
06/01/26..........Monday
..........Books From Beyond
..........THE MIMICKING OF KNOWN SUCCESSES by Malka Older
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/02/26..........Tuesday
..........Final Frontier Genre Television Discussion
..........Genre TV Series Update
..........Panera Bread, 7:30 PM
..........Ramsey, New Jersey
06/03/26..........Wednesday
..........Writers Space Saloon
..........Social Media for Writers, Part 2 with Katie Marinello
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/04/26..........Thursday
..........Writers Thursday Zoom
..........Two Story Critique Session
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/05/26..........Friday
..........The Voice of Science Fiction
..........Member Readings
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/07/26..........Sunday
..........Writers Space Salon
..........Author Craft Discussion
..........Zoom Video Conference, 4:00 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/10/26..........Wednesday
..........Infinite Images Movie Discussion
..........THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM (1968)
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/11/26..........Thursday
..........Films From Beyond Movie Discussion
..........Genre Comedies
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/13/26..........Saturday
..........SFABC General Meeting w/Laura J Mayo - Note Change of Venue & Start Time!
..........Talk + Q & A with Fantasy Author
..........Barnes & Noble, 6:30 PM
..........Paramus, New Jersey
06/15/26..........Monday
..........Writers Monday Zoom
..........Two Story Critique Session
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/16/26..........Tuesday
..........Topic Discussion
..........Genre Partners
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/19/26..........Friday
..........Writers Friday Zoom
..........Two Story Critique Session
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/22/26..........Monday
..........Special Activity
..........Mall Walk, Chat, & Food
..........Paramus Park Mall, 6:00 / 6:30 PM
..........Paramus, New Jersey
06/25/26..........Thursday
,,,,,,,,,,Across the MultiVerse
..........Unstructured Genre Discussion
..........Zoom Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/28/26..........Sunday
..........Writers Sunday Zoom - A J Session
..........MultiStory Critque Session
..........Zoom Video Conference, 4:00 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/28/26..........Sunday
..........Writers Waldwick Session - Phil
..........MultiStory Critique Session
..........Member Home, 4:00 PM
..........Your Internet Device
06/30/26..........Tuesday
..........Star Stuff in the Night Sky
..........July Astronomy Preview
..........Zoo Video Conference, 7:30 PM
..........Your Internet Device