BRISTOL — Join the Willowell Foundation for its annual Boogie Benefit at Holley Hall in Bristol on Saturday, March 8. Shake off winter with this fun, family-friendly, community event. Willowell will host its benefit dance and silent auction from 6-9:30 p.m. The evening will feature live music by The Almendros, a cash bar, and a silent auction packed with exciting items from local businesses and artists. All proceeds benefit Willowell’s scholarship fund, which helps all children attend Willowell programs, regardless of ability to pay.

The Almendros are coming back to Boogie after an exciting performance at the benefit last year. The eight-piece band is a multinational group whose diverse repertoire ranges from rock, country and blues to reggae, ska, calypso, and West African styles. The Almendros include Willowell teacher Addison Tate on saxophone and clarinet, with bandmates on guitars, drums, keyboards, trumpet, congas, djembe drum and other percussion. The band is preparing to release its second album of original songs; its first album, “All Over the Place,” is available on Spotify and Apple Music and at almendrosband.com.

All funds raised will support Willowell’s scholarship fund for youth programming for programs such as Pond Brook Middle School, New Roots, Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool, and Summer Camps. Come out and celebrate Willowell’s mission of cultivating healthy communities by connecting people to the arts, education, the environment and each other.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are free!