THE STARSHIP LOCAL -- MARCH 2012
Philip De Parto
A NEWSLETTER OF THE SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION OF BERGEN COUNTY
..........136 MANHATTAN AVENUE * WALDWICK, NEW JERSEY 07463
....................PHONE: (201) 447 - 3652
..................FEBRUARY MEETING PREVIEW:
.......................Saturday, March 10, 2012
..........8:00 PM: David Barr Kirtley, Author / Podcaster
..........The Science Fiction Association of Bergen County will hold
its General Meeting on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Saddle River
PRE MEETING EVENTS:
DAVID BARR KIRTLEY, AUTHOR / PODCASTER
REALMS OF FANTASY, and WEIRD TALES, as well as reprint
anthologies like THE LIVING DEAD and THE WAY OF THE WIZARD.
of THE GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY podcast at IO9.
..........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
THE STARSHIP LOCAL......Volume 10, Number 3...Copyright 2012
.........................................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.
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Jersey 07463.
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Directions to meeting site:
.............Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
.................305 West Saddle River Road
.......................Upper Saddle River
.............Bergen County, New Jersey 07458
The Cultural Center looks like a classic little white church, steeple
and all. The parking lot is not too large, but it's okay to use the
much bigger lot of the Methodist Church across the street.
Important note: The Cultural Center 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.
WOODCLIFF LAKE. (This is the exit after Sheridan Avenue, Ho Ho Kus.)
This puts you onto EAST ALLENDALE ROAD 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 Cultural
Center is on your left 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 the 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 longer than the exit for UPPER
SADDLE RIVER, but it spares you from 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 just 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 anyone in the area will know, 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 Cultural
Center is 1/10 of a mile down the road on your right.
FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY VIA ROUTE 59:
..........Follow ROUTE 59 into Monsey and turn south at the traffic
light for ROUTE 306 / 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.) 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 Cultural Center
is 1/10 of a mile down the road on your right.
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ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE:
..........Infinite Images
..........Video Viewing
..........THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR
..........Webber/De Parto Home, 7:30 PM
..........Waldwick, New Jersey
..........Final Frontier
..........Television Discussion Group
..........Fall 2011 Season Assessment
..........Panera Bread, 8:00 PM
..........Ramsey, New Jersey
..........Optional Dinner Beforehand
..........East Tokyo Restaurant, 6:30 PM
..........Animation Associates, 6:15 PM
..........Video: TRINITY BLOOD (Episodes)
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
..........Ice Nine, 6:30 PM
..........Currently Cool Books, TV, more
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
..........General Meeting, 8:00 PM
..........David Barr Kirtley, Author / Podcaster
..........Saddle River Valley Cultural Center
..........Monsters of Horror
..........Book Discussion Group
..........IRON KISSED
..........Barnes & Noble Cafe, 8:00 PM
..........Topic Discussion Group
..........Rings, Amulets, Gems & Other Fantasic Jewelry
..........The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, 8:00 PM
..........Little Falls, New Jersey
..........Optional Dinner
..........Park West Diner, 6:30 PM
..........Little Falls, New Jersey
..........Special Activity
..........Lunacon Science Fiction Convention
..........Hilton Hotel
..........YA Fantasy Reads
..........BETWEEN PLANETS
..........by Robert Heinlein
..........Barnes & Noble, 7:30 PM
..........Paramus, New Jersey
..........Writers of the Weird
..........Author Critique Group
..........Webber/De Parto, 4:00 PM
..........Waldwick New Jersey
..........Month End Book Discussion
..........CITIZENS: Military SF by Military Veterans
..........edited by John Ringo & Brian Thomsen
..........Mall Food Court, 7:30 PM
..........Paramus Park Mall
..........Paramus, New Jersey