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		"title": "RWC",
		"slug": "rwc",
		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/529/rwc/"
	},
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	"title": "Hontoon Island Paddling",
	"subtitle": null,
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Whether\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eit\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Byour first time on the water or\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eyou\u0027re\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Ban experienced paddler, this relaxed trip is the perfect way to experience one of Central Florida\u0027s hidden gems.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0027s Included:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EAll\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eof\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Bour adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including vessels, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. 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	"virtual_url": null,
	"registration_link": "https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd11bd59-fdca-47d1-aca7-a63188c9ae3f",
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	"starts": "Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Recreation \u0026 Exercise",
	"tags": ["Adventure","canoe","Nature","Outdoor"],
	"contact_name": "Outdoor Adventure",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D823\u002D6435",
	"contact_email": "outdoor@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4197592/hontoon-island-paddling/"
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