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Kick-Off Party to Feature Discounted Registration, Fun Run & Zombie-Themed Drinks

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Raindrops on roses … and boxes of chocolates; these are a few of my favorite things! While dogs may be man’s best friend, flowers and desserts may well be the key to a loved one’s heart. That’s why two of Asheville’s most innovative and exacting purveyors of the finer things in life have teamed up to collaborate on the perfect, most thoughtfully curated gift for that special someone this Valentine’s Day. Floral designer Thoughtfully Curated and dessert-maker 50/fifty: The Art of Dessert, both of Asheville, NC, have teamed up to offer unique and distinctive gift packages this Valentine’s Day. You can select among four distinctive flower-and-sweets packages that each combine an artfully crafted floral bouquet, handbuilt by Thoughtfully Curated, with utterly scrumptious dessert choices expertly crafted by 50/fifty.

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The 2019 Tryon Block House Races, scheduled for October 5 and hosted by Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in conjunction with the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC), has been canceled due to course-development delays and will return to its traditional spring date on April 11, 2020. TIEC has made a significant investment to create a state-of-the-art steeplechase course at the Green Creek Race Course in Columbus, NC. While significant progress has been made on the course, TIEC canceled the event in the interest of horse welfare and to ensure that the track is utilized in its most ideal condition. TIEC acted in consultation with the National Steeplechase Association, which sanctions the Tryon Block House Races.

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