CITV Local News Wednesday 14th January 2026 Events Coordinator for the Ministry of Cultural Development Cook Islands Travel Moeara announces our events for the year. 🌺 Ministry of Cultural Development – 2026 Events 🌺 🌺Composer’s Competition / Te Mire Atu 26th March - Open Theme (registrations close 23rd Feb.) 🌺Dancer of the Year / Te Mire Ura 23 April - Junior and Intermediate 30 April - Seniors 8 May - Golden Oldies / Experts / Expat 28-29 May - International Dancer of the Year / Te Mire Ur

It’s only October… but we’re already thinking about the holidays! Because when Rockford lights up, you don’t want to miss a minute of these awesome events: 🎄 Stroll on State | Downtown Rockford | Nov.29 🎄 Snomarket | The Norwegian | (date TBD) 🎄 All Aglow | Nicholas Conservatory | Opens Nov. 26 🎄 Festival of Lights | Sinnissippi Park | Opens Nov. 28 🎄 Illuminated | Anderson Japanese Gardens | Opens Dec. 4 Get your holiday game plan started early with our guide. Link in bio ✨ | Go Rockford