A benefit dance for Manuel "Poochie" Dias will  be held at the Dudley L. Brown VFW in Onset on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dias passed away this month after suffering from brain cancer for many years.

Jazz music will be performed by Mikelyn Roderick and Buddy Monteiro. DJ Lady K will also provide music.

Admission is a $10 donation. The Dudley L. Brown VFW is located at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, off of Onset Avenue, in Onset.