Happy Hour with Jane Austen Society of North America
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View Upcoming EventsIn honor of the production of Sense and Sensibility, please join us for a pre-show Happy Hour with the Oregon and Southwest Washington Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America. JASNA is a friendly and active group dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen's life and works.
Learn More at jasna-orswwa.org.
This event is free and open to the public.
As representatives for the Oregon and Southwest Washington Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America, JASNA is a friendly and active group dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen's life and works.
Founded in 1979, the Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose purpose is set forth in its Vision and Mission statements:
Vision
Because literature has the power to change and enrich our lives, we want to see more people reading the great authors, with special emphasis on Jane Austen.
Mission
Our mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius.
Learn More at jasna-orswwa.org
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