Fandom Gatherings at the Polar Den

Knitting San Diego's many diverse Science Fiction and Fantasy fandoms together since 2001

Download PDF flyer for July 12, 2008 Party: FanGatheringFlyerJuly2008.pdf

San Diego has one of the most diverse, yet active collections of Science Fiction and Fantasy Fandoms in the world... we even host the largest popular media convention in existence: Comic-Con International.

But... All of those different factions of fandom are lacking a binding element. The one thing that can make San Diego Fandom better is the ability to play well with others and cross-polinate our fannish interests.

It's time for SCA'dians to play with Trekkies, Filkers to sing with Gamers... from Buffy fans to Anime cosplayers... We all need to be able to get together in a social setting and tell eachother what is fun about being a fan.

The Polar Den is my home in Lemon Grove - a suburb just 7 miles east of downtown San Diego. My dream of knitting San Diego's many fandoms together starts with throwing a party as often as possible. I have a large living room area, a theater room with a 91-inch projection screen, a large backyard with a Firepit and Hot Tub, and hosting parties gives me a great reason to clean the house once in a while ;)

The FandomGatherings started in 2001, shortly after I bought this home, and had been held 2 or 3 times a year until real-life interrupted the flow in 2006.

Now, it's way past time to host again, and I need YOUR help to do it. Spread the word! Tell your friends and post on your blogs, newsgroups, mailing lists, that the Fandom Gatherings at the Polar Den are back!

I hope to see YOU at the next fandom gathering.

--Darrel L. Exline (aka: darrelx, DarrelBear, Darrel Xavier)

Disclaimers: Youths under 18 years of age should not attend any events at the Polar Den without their parents in tow. Smoking will be permitted only in a designated area near the firepit in the backyard, and no one under 18 will be permitted to smoke on the premises. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to handle or consume any alcoholic beverages. No illegal substances will be tolerated at all. No exceptions. Darrel L. Exline, owner of the Polar Den, has the sole right exclude any person or persons from attending any event at the Polar Den, if deemed necessary. No one else has that authority.

Upcoming Events | Directions to the Polar Den | Links to fandom involvement | Links to Photo collections of previous gatherings

Upcoming Events at the Polar Den

Currently planned Fandom Gatherings: None at this time... The previously scheduled Nov. 8 party is not happening. Sorry for any confusion because I didn't previously update this website to indicate such.

SDSFC Board Meeting January, 2009. SDSFC Board members only.

Upcoming Events | Directions to the Polar Den | Links to fandom involvement | Links to Photo collections of previous gatherings

Directions to the Polar Den The Polar Den is Darrel Exline's private home: 2405 Camino de Las Palmas, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
From the South Bay: Take SR54 (The South Bay Freeway) east until it merges with SR125 going north. Exit on Jamacha Road (not Jamacha Blvd!) and turn right. Make an immediate left onto Sweetwater Road going north. Turn left onto Troy Street, and immediately left again onto Camino de Las Palmas. (If you see the middle school, you missed the turn.) The Polar Den is about 300 Yards past the stop sign on the left side.	From the East County: Take I-8 to SR125 South. Exit on Spring Street and turn left to go under the freeway. At the end of the street, turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto Sweetwater Road. Turn right onto Troy Street, and immediately left onto Camino de Las Palmas. (If you see the middle school, you missed the turn.) The Polar Den is about 300 Yards past the stop sign on the left side.	From Central San Diego and parts North: Take I-5, I-15, or I-805 south to SR-94 east (MLK Freeway). Exit on Lemon Grove Avenue and turn right off the ramp. After crossing the railroad tracks, turn right again to get onto Lemon Grove Avenue going south. Turn left onto Palm Street (7-11 and AM/PM on the corner) About 1/4 mile, just past the middle school, turn right onto Camino de Las Palmas. (If you see Sweetwater Road, you missed the turn) The Polar Den is about 300 Yards past the stop sign on the left side.
Parking: My driveway can hold three smaller cars side-by-side, and there is ample parking curbside up and down the street. Just be sure not to block any of my neighbors' driveways, and do not double-park. The street is well lit.