First Friday of the Month Fish Fry at the American Legion – Once again the American Legion is providing you with a delicious meal at an affordable price. Today from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., while supplies last, the American Legion is offering Fresh Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Iced Tea & Coffee for $8.00 per person. Desserts are also being sold by the Ladies of the Auxiliary starting at 5:00 p.m. The American Legion is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach.

American Legion to Host Charity Poker Tournament – The sixth Texas Hold-em Tournament to Benefit the New Hope Pulmonary Program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center will be held on Saturday, May 8th at the American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Road. Satellites begin at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served around noon and the Main Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. Players donate $85 each for a Main Tournament entry and dealer donation, a chance to win prizes and more importantly, bragging rights as one of the best players in the area. All non-expense proceeds go to the New Hope Program. For more information please call Nick at 200-4887, Joe at 322-7319 or the Post at 458-4253.

Massage Envy at Monkey Junction Offers Mother’s Day Special – Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t all work, especially when you can enjoy soothing massage therapy at Massage Envy. Our professional massage therapists will customize your massage sessions to meet your specific wellness goals. We are having a Mother’s Day gift card special; where if you purchase one gift card for at least $80, you get the second gift card for the same value but half the price. Gift cards can be used towards any type of massage and they never expire. Also, ask us about our gift memberships. We are located at 5541 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 130 and can be reached at (910) 794-5252. www.massageenvy.com

Beau Rivage to Host Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch – From 10:30 – 2:00 on May 9th, Beau Rivage will be hosting their Annual Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. Menu includes Beyond Basic Breakfast: Belgian waffles with dark maple syrup and wild berry compote, ciabatta french toast liased with dark chocolate & Grand Marnier, Strawberry glazed, goat cheese filled crepes with honey pecans and other selections. Chilled Displays and Salads include jumbo shrimp cocktail, “gravlax” citrus cured salmon, romaine wedge Caesar salad plus more selections. Hearty Lunch Selections include fried chicken & broccoli lasagna, baked ziti with pork and veal meatballs, herb roasted Australian lamb chops and much more. There will also be carving stations, soups, delectable desserts and live musical entertainment. Adults are $29.95; Seniors $24.95 and Children (4-12) are $14.95. Reservations are required so please call (910) 392-9021 Ext. 2 or 800-628-7080 Ext. 2. www.beaurivagegolf.com

Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting – On May 16th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., at the Ocean Grill Restaurant, the PISTP will be hosing a Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. Tickets are available at Le Soleil and United Beach Vacations and are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. This price includes a complimentary wine glass. For more information, please contact Nola at (910) 232-0318.