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It’s been a productive and fun day
at the AOBA National Conference.
Not up for heading back into the
“City?” Don’t worry, there are plenty
of dining, entertainment, and shopping
options right next door to the
South Towne Exposition Center in
beautiful Sandy, Utah!
Sandy, Utah nestles comfortably at
the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, on
the south side of Salt Lake City.
Touted as the cultural, recreational,
and business hub of the South Valley,
Sandy encompasses about 22 square
miles and boasts a population of
104,000, making it the fourth largest
city in the state.
From its humble 19th century origins
as an agricultural community, and
later as a booming (if somewhat
bawdy!) silver mining town, Sandy
beckoned wayfarers and settlers with
an irresistible allure. Today, it has
developed into a modern metropolis
and continues to offer residents and
visitors every amenity.
Conference Registration
Watch the mail for your conference
registration magazine in early April.
Online registration for the conference
at www.alpacaowners.com will be open
beginning April 1, 2005.
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National Conference 2005
Sandy: Our Host City
■ Born to shop?
South Towne
Center supports
more than 150
stores, including JC
Penney, Mervyn’s, Dillards, Meier &
Frank, and exclusive specialty shops.
■ Gourmet all the way? You’ll find
excellent restaurants to please the
most discriminating palates. If you’re
craving international fare, consider
The Mayan Restaurant, Tucci’s,
Ruby River, or China Lily’s. These
represent a few of the diverse dining
options available.
■ Fresh air fiend? Sandy boasts an
extensive system of city, regional,
and county parks: traditional
green, scenic spaces; athletic fields;
hiking, jogging, and biking trails;
a state-of-the-art skate
park; even equestrian
and dog parks for your
four-legged friends.
■ Culture vulture? The
arts are thriving here.
The Sandy City
Amphitheater hosts
world-class ballets, symphony
orchestras, plays
Top to bottom: Sandy City amphitheatre, the Expo
Center, the Rocky Mountains form a beautiful background
against Sandy, Jordon Commons.
and musical theater. If cinema is
your ticket to bliss, you’ll find new
releases, as well as classic films in the
17 movie theaters at Jordan
Commons.
Savor your stay in Sandy! There’s not a
more hospitable site for you and your
prized alpacas anywhere in the West.