The 16th annual Celebrate the Arts writing competition is proudly presented by the Arts Council of Westerville, Westerville Public Library and ThisWeek Newspapers. You’re invited to submit your original story or poem for the chance to see it printed in the newspaper. The writings and photos of the first-place winners in each age category will appear in ThisWeek Westerville News. In addition, every writer who enters, regardless of age or experience, becomes a published author in the professionally printed writing contest book. The contest opens January 4 and the deadline is March 1. For entry guidelines go to www.artscouncilofwesterville.com