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Thurber House - Young Writers' Studio

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Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio
Young Writers’ Studio is for 9th-12th grade students who like to write, want to stretch their skills, and hang out with other kids who like writing as much as they do. Join us using Zoom or meet with us in-person at Thurber Center (91 Jefferson Avenue) every other Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET.

SPRING 2026 Dates
January 6 & 20
February 3 & 17
March 3, 17 & 31
April 14 & 28
6:30-8:30 p.m. EST

REGISTRATION
$17 per session
$140 for entire season
(A $13 savings!)
Scholarships are available! Email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org to apply.
This program is hybrid.

For more information, visit our website https://www.thurberhouse.org/young-writers-studio.

Young Writers’ Studio is a Thurber House program. Thurber House programming is not affiliated with or sponsored by any school district. Thank you to our major arts supporters Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, and the Columbus Foundation.

Thurber House - Flip the Page

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The image is a magazine cover for %22Flip the Page%22, a literary journal, featuring information about their upcoming submission requirements and deadlines, as well as a QR code for scanning.

Flip the Page: Central Ohio’s Teen Literary Magazine 2026
Submissions Open: November 1st, 2025
Submission Deadline: January 26th, 2026

Writing submission Requirements:
1. Must be a resident of Central Ohio
2. ages 13-19
3. Maximum of 800 words per piece
4. Maximum 2 submissions per author
5. Writing must be Word documents or shareable Google Docs
6. FREE to submit!
7. Visit website below to submit writing

Art submission Requirements:
1. Must be a resident of Central Ohio
2. ages 13-19
3. Maximum 2 art submissions per artist
4. Artwork must be a .jpg or .png file
5. Artwork must be 300 dpi or higher
6. FREE to submit!
7. Visit website below to submit artwork

Writing and artwork are reviewed separately. All submitters may enter up to 2 pieces of writing and up to 2 pieces of artwork each. Flip The Page is written, staffed, and produced by Central Ohio teens.

Visit www.thurberhouse.org/flip-the-page.
Flip The Page is a product of Thurber House. it is not affiliated with any school.

OSU College of Optometry - Child Screen Time and Eye Health Survey

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Wildermuth Optometric Research Clinic
Child Screen Time Survey

Our research team at The Ohio State University College of Optometry is seeking parents who are willing to answer a 2-minute survey about their children’s screen time and eye comfort.

There is an optional link after completion of the survey that will allow you to enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

Link to Survey: https://redcap.link/dry_eye_children

The Ohio State University
College of Optometry

iVERG Lab
614-292-8858 / OPT-EyeStudies@osu.edu
u.osu.edu/iverg/current-studies

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