Northwest Science Fiction Society
NWSFS is both a local and regional networking resource, for fen both near and far to keep in touch with one another and stay informed on science-fiction happenings in the area.
In addition to this, NWSFS is a way for fen to try new restaurants and occasionally see museum exhibits and visit all sorts of cool places that they may have always wanted to and have never had the time to do — all in the company of close friends!
General Info
Announcements about upcoming events and news are posted on our Facebook pages, facebook.com/nwsfs and facebook.com/groups/nwsfs, our Google Groups: nwsfs@googlegroups.com and nwsfs-announcements@googlegroups.com. Or, you can join our member email list.
NWSFS is an organization run by local fen for the benefit of local fen with the expressed desire to get together and socialize in our increasingly busy society.
News
Events calendar
We have added an events calendar to the site.
NWSFS Board Elections
Congratulations to Shawn Marier and Robert Johns for being elected to the NWSFS board. Thank you all for participating! We are very excited that we had 70 votes. The current board members and the new board members will meet on July 11th and select president, treasurer, and secretary—these are the positions we need to report to the Washington State’s Secretary of State Corporations division. Shortly thereafter we’ll continue working on Policy and Procedures updates, plus planning for events.
July NWSFS Social – July 18
Please join NWSFS for our July social at the home of Mike and Erika Brennan on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, in Lacey, WA. Lacey is just east of Olympia, WA. Social will run from 5 PM to 10 PM.
As usual, this is a potluck, so bring your contribution of a main dish (occasionally have enough), side dish (rarely have enough), munchies (usually have enough), or dessert (often have enough, if there is such a thing as enough dessert). Bring your own beverages if you want something particular, although some basic beverages will be available. NWSFS members are encouraged to attend, and non-members in the SF/Fannish community are welcome, as always. We hope to see you there.
There will be a grill running. Anyone who wants to bring stuff to grill is quite welcome.
Tours of Mike’s world-famous bamboo garden are available. You got bamboo questions, Mike has bamboo answers.
Logistics: There is parking on the street near the house. There are two cats and some chickens. There is a ramp at the front door. Smoking is outside only, away from the house, but not on the deck, please.
If we have any announcements we will do them at 6 PM.
RSVP to our Luma Calendar for address.
Pacific Science Center Outing – July 25
Pacific Science Center Outing: Join your fellow fen for an outing to the Pacific Science Center during the time that they have the traveling Artemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks. When enough people RSVP in advance (10+) we’ll be able to pool our money for group pricing, estimated $20 per person.
Thanks June NWSFS Social
The June election social picnic was a success. Weather may have been a little damp at parts, but we had good conversations and BBQ dogs and burgers. A big thank you to all who helped: Cindy Greene, Daniel Pawtowski, Eric Pawtowski, Yvonne Pawtowski, Bill Boyde, David Dorais, Dick O’Shea, Felice Nightengale.
Subscribe to the Calendar!
We have a Luma calendar that people can subscribe to (it’s also embedded on our website, linked on Facebook, and pinned on Discord). Having a master calendar available on multiple channels makes it easier for members and friends to find events. luma.com/NWSFS
Online Membership Payment Now Available
We have updated our registration page to accept online registration. Visit our membership page! Join early! Join often!
🛠️ Website Rebuild In Progress
We’re transitioning to a new website structure using Eleventy and Markdown. Expect improvements and new features in the coming weeks. Not all text is finalized.
Send other questions about our group to info AT nwsfs.com.
Donations help us keep dues low while continuing to host events and do business as the cost of doing so rises. To support the society, please donate using the button below.