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August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm
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August 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm
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September 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm
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September 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm
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November 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
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January 14, 2027 | 12:00 pm
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January 28, 2027 | 12:00 pm
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February 18, 2027 | 12:00 pm
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February 25, 2027 | 12:00 pm
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