Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Handbell choir to perform at Asheboro library

ASHEBORO -- The Monarch “Shakers and Movers” Bell Ringers will perform at  1 p.m. Thursday, August 14, at the Asheboro Public Library.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the concert is free and the public is invited.

The 12-member handbell choir is part of Monarch Vocational Opportunities in the Community (VOC) in Asheboro, which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The choir was started in 2012 and has performed throughout Randolph County. The group also performs a song in sign language.

The group began as a result of a generous donation from a parent who received the “Positive Spirit Award” from Energizer for his enthusiastic and cheerful demeanor.  This donor has a daughter who attends the VOC program and says she is his motivation for his positive attitude. It is with that same positive spirit the handbell choir performs as they continue to show and share optimism with the community.

The library is located at 201 Worth Street in Asheboro.

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