Calendar of Events

Saturday, September 8, 12 noon
KICKOFF EVENT
Orson Scott Card at BOOKMARKS
Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Orson Scott Card will speak at the BOOKMARKS Festival with a book signing immediately following the program.
Historic Bethabara Park

Sunday, September 9, 2:00 pm
SCI-FI FILM SERIES
“Star Wars”
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, teams up with other rebels, and tries to save Princess Leia from the evil clutches of Darth Vader. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fischer and Alec Guinness. Rated PG, 121 min.
Central Library auditorium

Saturday, September 15, 2:00 pm
Gaming Tournament @

Sunday, September 16, 2:00 pm
SCI-FI FILM SERIES
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind”
A line worker, after a encounter with UFO's, feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Starring Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr. Rated PG, 137 min.
Central Library auditorium

Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm
Teen Open Mic: Teens See the Future
Teen Central

Saturday, September 22, 2:00 pm
Gaming Tournament @

Sunday, September 23, 2:00 pm
SCI-FI FILM SERIES
“Alien”
A mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures and investigates. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt. Rated R, 117 min.
Central Library auditorium

Saturday, September 29, 2:00 pm
SCI-FI FILM SERIES
“Blade Runner”
Deckard, a blade runner, has to track down and terminate 4 replicants who hijacked a ship in space and have returned to earth seeking their maker. Starring Harrison Ford, Edward James Olmos and Daryl Hannah. Rated R, 117 min.
Central Library auditorium

Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm
OTSP Book Discussion @ Rural Hall Branch Library

Saturday, October 6, 2:00 pm
Gaming Tournament @

Sunday, October 7, 2:00 pm
SCI-FI FILM SERIES
“The Matrix”
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it. Starring Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne. Rated R, 136 min.

Sunday, October 14, 3:00 pm
CULMINATING EVENT
Back-to-the-Future Party
“She blinded me with science…” Come dressed as your favorite SCI-FI character, dance to SCI-FI tunes, and sample space food. We dare you to “ham-it-up” on stage delivering a brief monologue in character.
Central Library auditorium

September 5 – October 10, 7:00-9:00 pm
Writing the Science Fiction Story
6 sessions on Wednesday evenings
SALEM COLLEGE
Cost: $96
In this course, award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer, Karen McCullough will help participants consider the basic principles common to writing all good fiction, while also looking at the special requirements of speculative fiction. Science fiction, fantasy and paranormal stories contain elements not found in other genres and those have to be handled with care. Come find out how magic changes a story, discover how to make mythical creatures come alive, and learn why speculative fiction can let your imagination soar to a whole new level.
To register for this Course for Community at Salem College, please call 336-721-2855.