On behalf of the board and staff of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, we would like to thank the more than 200 businesses and individuals who donated to this year’s virtual Joy to the Children event. We are incredibly grateful for the support from new and longtime donors (a list of auction donors can be found here: https://bit.ly/joy-donors-2023).

For over three decades, Joy to the Children — graciously hosted by Ed and Lisa Weibrecht, their family and the Mirror Lake Inn — has raised funds to support a variety of children’s activities at the LPCA including free afterschool workshops, the School Day Matinee performance series, the free Young and Fun summer series and so much more. The impact to the children of the region is extraordinary, reaching 15,000 students from 5 counties annually and providing foundational arts education experiences for students that aren’t available elsewhere.

We are lucky to be part of a community that values the arts and supports our mission to instill a love of creating and experiencing the arts to the children of the Adirondacks.

While we are saddened that we could not be together in our traditional way again this holiday season, we cherish the memories of past Joy to the Children evenings and look forward to making new memories next year.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.

Adele Connors and Tracy Smith

Co-chairs, Lake Placid Center for the Arts Board of Trustees