Tahoe Tallac Association to host acclaimed Thriving Community Program

For those looking to boost career success and improve quality of life, head to the Thriving Community Program for an entertaining and uplifting presentation hosted by Tahoe Tallac Association.

Based on capturing best practices from around the world to help create healthier communities, the award-winning filmmaker and top-rated international speaker Peter McGugan will begin at 7pm on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29 at the historic Boathouse Theatre located at Tahoe Tallac Site. Tickets are $10 per person.

McGugan’s film How Happy Happens was filmed on four continents and features community-building ideas that strengthen relationships, businesses and the organizations. McGugan tells stories of how innovative people create demand for products and services that make a difference within their communities.

“This is a great local event for Valhalla in that it provides continued energy into developing our community as we plan and grow, in terms of business as well as quality of life,” said David Hamilton, festival director, Tahoe Tallac Association.  

Surveys have indicated that many people do not believe big business and government will take care of the quality of life for each community and the Thriving Community Program, sponsored by the Emily Andrews Foundations, offers more local-based solutions.

— The Thriving Community Program
The Thriving Community Program is part of the annual summer-long Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival, a unique celebration of music, live theater and the visual arts set against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Tahoe. The Festival takes place at the historic Tahoe Tallac site on the shore of Lake Tahoe, a 74-acre setting currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places http://www.nps.gov/nr/ Now in its 33rd year, events occur at the most unique and authentic locations including the historic Boathouse Theatre, Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand Lawn. Visit http://valhallatahoe.com/ or call 530-541-4975 and for real time updates on the events festival, Facebook at www.facebook.com/tahoetallac.

“Whether you’re an active community member, retired local resident or second home-owner, the program will discuss ways to rejuvenate careers and communities which we can all benefit from,” continued Hamilton.

The historic Tahoe Tallac site is located just two miles past the intersection of Highways 50 and 89. Head toward the Lake and just past Camp Richardson on the lake side of Highway 89, turn right on the road with the sign Valhalla. There is limited parking at the site and event goers can also park along Hwy 89 outside the entrance or on the right side of the Kiva Picnic area (access Valhalla Festival via Pope Estate). The parking lot and walkways are only lit from the Valhalla parking lot to the Grand Hall and the Boathouse Theatre. There are no lights from the highway to the site or from the Kiva parking area so it is advisable to bring a flashlight.

The Tahoe Tallac Association was formed in 1979 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of assisting the Forest Service in restoring the three estates on the Tallac Historic Site, developing the site as a historic center, and sponsoring/producing the Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival held annually on the Heller Estate. For more information, visit http://valhallatahoe.com/ or call 530-541-4975; follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tahoetallac. Tahoe Tallac Association is operated under a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.