A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a poetry contest sponsored by the Celestial Arts Society. Poems of 21 lines or less on any subject and style will be judged. A total $5,000 will be distributed through 50 prizes.

Entries must include the poets name and address and be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 31 to Free Poetry Contest, 221 N. Central Ave. No. 228, Medford, OR 97501 or to www.freecontest.com. For more information, contact jc1@mighty.net.