Quick Bits

• TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Tech, Engineering & Research) is a daylong event presented by Adventure Science Center aimed to inform, motivate and empower middle and high school girls in grades 7th – 12th to pursue careers in STEAM. The event returns for its 19th anniversary on Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit adventuresci.org/explore/twister.

• The Nashville Predators are hosting a Club Championship as part of the EA SPORTS NHL 23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. This is a virtual tournament with a live final on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Ford Ice Bellevue. Both the virtual and live final portions of the tournament will be played on PlayStation 5. Only players registered on a PlayStation 5 are eligible to compete. To register for the free, visit NHL. com/NHL23..

• The NASHVILLE SOUNDS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, which began in 2016, has awarded $70,000 in scholarships and is designed to assist deserving Nashville and Middle Tennessee students in paying for college tuition during their freshman year. The process includes submitting a 500-or-less word essay on mental health and bodily nutrition in the workplace. The deadline to be considered for the 2023 scholarships is Friday, February 17. Interested seniors can apply at nashvillesounds.com/ community/scholarship.

• NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE Summer Camps go on sale on Wednesday, Feb. 8, but there are also Spring Break Camps (March 13 - 17) and Online Classes to know about. Learn about “Mini Theatre Voyagers” (ages 4 - 5); “Junior Theatre Voyabers” (age 67); “Theatre Voyagers” (ages 8 - 9); and more, plus spring sessions and a musical theatre class for Newsies. Find out more at nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

• The NASHVILLE SC’S 2023 SEASON starts with preseason games that lead to the beginning of the fourth season in Major League Soccer. The Boys in Gold open the 2023 regular seaon by hosting New York City FC on Feb. 25 at GEODIS Park. Tickets start at $35 and can be found at nashvillesc.com/tickets/singlematch.

• SUGAR DROP CAFE & DESSERT BOUTIQUE, located at 574 Franklin Road in Franklin is o ering lots of di erent classes leading up to and including Valentine’s Day. Classes include a “Buttercream Cookie Class,” (ages 7 and older); “Love Sheet Cake Class,” (ages 7 and older); “Royally Fun Cookie Class,” (great for a mom-and-me session) and a “Studio DIY Cake Event.” All supplies are included for the classes that last 90 minutes and range in price from $50 - $60. In addition, Sugar Drop is o ering a Presidents Day (Mon., Feb. 20) Daycamp from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. where kids can enjoy cake, lunch and cookie fun. For more information, visit sugardrop.com.

• THE NASHVILLE LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW is at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo Center March 2 - 5 and includes lots of children’s activities. While parents seek out lectures, workshops and designs related to gardening, kids can experience a live butterfly house, mosaic animals sculptures and a scavenger hunt. Head to the fairgrounds at 500 Wedgewood Ave. at 9 a.m. Thursday - Sunday. Learn more at nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.