Fantastic Frontiers

(Fantastic Frontiers meets on varying days, usually once or twice a month, most often on the second weekend of the month. Gatherings are open to both regular and new members/potential members/guests. For the latest meeting announcements and details, please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantasticfrontiers. Being on our group emailing list is the best way to hear the latest plans. Or you can contact Steph directly (see Contact section below).

A note about our typical meetings: Meeting locations and details vary, but they are sometimes (not always) at the home of Steph (the club organizer/webmaster) in Oak Park, or Tree (co-organizer), in Elk Grove, where they consist of social chit-chat, videos/DVDs, sci-fi-themed games, book exchanges, sometimes *brief* discussions of club business, and the like. They are casual in nature and very informally structured and the focus in on socializing and enjoying entertainment. Members are welcome to bring books they'd like to exchange, collectibles they'd like to display, videos or games they'd like to play, etc.; often we'll decide what to watch or play based on what members shows up ("popular demand") and what's on hand (what gets brought). Other meetings include visits to local attractions or special events. Details subject to change.

Fantastic Frontiers would also like you know about the following re-occuring fun local events:

WARP 11 CONCERTS: Sex, Trek and Rock and Roll!

SAC-CON COMIC, TOY & ANIME SHOW: This mini-con happens at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, (across from Sacramento State University), every couple months. Huge vendors room, cosplay contest, art contest, video game tournaments, anime video room, hourly shopping sprees & special guests

CONQUEST SAC III: "THE WRATH OF MONDO": March 28-30, 2008 (note new date) at the Rancho Cordova Marriott. Boardgaming, card games, D&D, minatures, RPG, RPGA, & CCGs. Open gaming, demos, tournaments, seminars, special guests, vendors (finally find that hard-to-find game!) and more! GMs and volunteers sought (earn a free badge!). Held every March or April in the Sacramento area.

(note: club events are always subject to change and revision, so check with the contact people or sites listed for updates, details and confirmations.)

BOARDGAME MEETUP: Every Tuesday, 6 pm-11 am, at Crepeville, 18th and L St, midtown Sacramento. A variety of board games, Euro-games, strategy games, collectible card games (i.e. Magic the Gathering), social card games, party games, occasional minatures and more are played. Bring your favorite game to share and play, or play one of ours -- we'll teach you! Large, friendly and active group. No membership and no RSVP required. Other nights and locations also available, see site for details. Restaurant takes *cash and check* only but has great food! Parking around area fills up fast, so come early!

SACRAMENTO DOCTOR WHO FAN CLUB: Friendly and welcoming group that usually gathers the third Saturday of every month to watch the new Doctor Who series and some times also episodes of Torchwood, Mary Jane or classic Doctor Who. Please join the Yahoo Group (http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/doctor_who_fans/) to get notification of meeting details and location.

SAC 'SCAPERS FARSCAPE MEETUP: Usually meets on the last Saturday of every month (or mid-month around holidays). Round Table Pizza, 8760 La Riviera Drive (the Albertson's Center), Sacramento. 916-361-1776. Farscape, fun, friends and pizza! What more can you want? A super-friendly, active, sci-fi-loving social group. Join its Yahoo Group for the most current information and update notifications, and/or email Nora at nnhogan@ucdavis.edu for details, RSVP and confirmations (ALWAYS confirm first, sometimes there are rare schedule and location changes -- especially in months with holidays near the end!).

Some highlights and typical outings include attending sci-fi-themed plays; Warp 11 concerts; special (sometimes free!) screenings; visits to the local fairs; 2nd Saturday Art Walks; summer pool/spa parties & BBQs; sci-fi conventions (including WonderCon, Creation and ComicCon) and gaming conventions (ConQuest); organizing our own convention (the Star Struck Con, which was held at the Scottish Rite on July 9, 2005); participation at local anime/comic conventions (Sac Anime/Sac-Con); Halloween events (Scream Extreme Haunted House, Sac Horror Fest); 24-hour Comic Day, museums; a Buffy Sing-Along and Rocky Horror Picture Show (via Shiny Object's Movies on the Big Screen); gatherings at local eateries; roller skating & ice skating; writers' meetings; breakfast meetings; various local Meetups; Anniversary glow bowling; snow trips; game nights; group TV series viewings (Firefly, Farscape, 4400, etc.); movies (home DVDs and theaters), casual social get-togethers; and various holiday parties (including our awesome Halloween bashes)!

QUESTIONS? Details/confirmations on all events: email Steph at frellingbored@yahoo.com or call (530) 417-3365.

For best results, get on our email list by joining our Yahoo Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantasticfrontiers/join), and get all the latest news, reviews, gossip, plans and events from our members and our community, while providing some of you own! Lots of other fun events (including those from other local genre clubs and groups, not just ours!) can also be found by joining there!

Also, find TONS of other great groups, activities and resources at www.sacramentogeeks.com



Also, please contact Steph if you have input, feedback, other ideas or events to share!

Thanks for visiting www.fantasticfrontiers.com and hope to see you soon!

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