The following is a list of canceled events and closures due to concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The list will be updated as The Journal is notified of events.

EAGLES EXTRAVAGANZA

The ISD 88 Foundation is cancelling the Eagles Extravaganza fundraiser, originally set for Saturday, March 21, at the New Ulm Event Center.

AG DAY PARADE

The Ag Day Parade, scheduled for March 24 in New Ulm, has been cancelled.

UNITED WAY OF BROWN COUNTY AREA

Below is a list of the March Programs that The United Way of Brown County Area is canceling due to COVID 19 and Social Distancing recommendations:

Free Tax Preparation Program

This program will be suspended through the rest of March 2020. We hope to have the program continue in April 2020, but will inform the public as we get updates. If you have questions about a current or future appointment, please contact the Tax Preparation program at: 1-507-276-3186

Screenagers Public Programs

The United Way has decided to cancel the three following public programs below and is working on a later date to hold this important program in each of the communities listed below.

Springfield Public Library-March 19.

Sleepy Eye Public Library-March 26.

New Ulm Public Library-March 31.

Welcoming Communities

The New Ulm, Sleepy and Springfield Welcoming Communities March 26 meeting at the Sleepy Eye Event center will be canceled. At this time we are planning to hold our April 23 meeting as scheduled at the Sleepy Eye Event Center from 5:30-9 p.m.

CITIZENS BANK MINNESOTA

Citizens Bank Minnesota lobbies are temporarily closing effective Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. until further notice. Drive Up and Walk Up services will remain open. To make an appointment, please call your local branch office.

Citizens Agency office will be temporarily closing effective Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. until further notice. Please call 507-359-2067 to make an appointment.

SOUTH POINT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

SouthPoint Financial Credit Union will be temporarily closing all branch lobbies and limiting visitors to the Administration Office from March 18 until at least March 30, 2020.

SouthPoint is encouraging members to utilize the open drive throughs and the following digital banking services that are available for their convenience:

• VideoConnect

• Webchat

• Mobile Deposit

• Call24 Phone Banking

• Online and Mobile Banking

• MoneyPass ATM Network

Individuals can text UPDATE to 44394 or visit bit.ly/SPFCUcovid19 to stay up-to-date with any SouthPoint virus-related communications.

NUVERA

Nuvera is temporarily closed to walk-ins until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. This measure is being taken to help protect employees and customers.

Nuvera’s 24/7 emergency support is available by calling 844.354.4111 or use our chat option at nuvera.net.

NUMC WORKPLACE WELLNESS

The April 9 worksite wellness networking event, “Choices: You Are What You Eat and Drink!” will be rescheduled for July 9. We will send updated information in the months to come. RSVP: Register by July 6 at https://tinyurl.com/tf4esh3 or RSVP by July 6 to Jennifer.Maurer@allina.com

NEIGHBORS IN CHRIST CHURCH SERVICES

Due to health concerns and possible spread of COVID19 virus, the Neighbors in Christ Parish Council has decided to cancel worship services for Sundays March 22 and 29. Additionally, midweek Lenten Services and fellowship meals have also been cancelled. These cancellations include all church activities including Bible Studies and Confirmation through April 1.

FIELDS OF GRACE LUTHERAN

All Fields of Grace Lutheran Church activities are cancelled through April 9 (Maundy Thursday.)

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, GIBBON

The Wednesday, March 18, evening Lenten service at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Gibbon, is cancelled.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, SLEEPY EYE

All Trinity Lutheran Church activities are cancelled for the month of March.

AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY

Seifert-Bianchi American Legion Post

13 South Minnesota St.

Friday, March 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. or until gone.

Due to coronavirus concerns, only take-out orders will be filled. No on-site dinners will be served.

LEGION RIDERS STEAK/SHRIMP FRY

The Legion Riders are cancelling the Steak/shrimp fry scheduled for Saturday March 21.

INDEPENDENT FILM “SILO”

Screenings of the independent film “Silo,” arranged by the Brown, Nicollet and Sibley County Farm Bureaus, the Sibley East and New Ulm FFA Chapters, and the Farm-City Hub Club have been postponed . New screening dates will be determined and announced at a future time.

ROTARY CLUB

The New Ulm Rotary Club will not meet during the month of March, and its Scholarship Banquet scheduled for March 23 has been cancelled.

TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA

The Two Rivers Community Orchestra has postponed its inaugural concert, set for March 21 at the State Street Theater Co. A new concert date will be announced as soon as it is set.

NEW ULM MUNICIPAL BAND

The first rehearsal for the New Ulm Municipal Band, originally scheduled for March 31 has been postponed for at least two weeks.

NEW ULM/SLEEPY EYE HOCKEY SAUERKRAUT & LANDJAEGER DINNER

Originally scheduled for March 22, has been postponed and will be held at a date to be determined. Please save your tickets.

NEW ULM COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

The free community breakfast at First United Methodist Church, 1 N. Broadway, New Ulm has been canceled for March 28. It will resume in April.

GRAND KABARET

The weekend entertainment for The Grand Kabaret has been canceled for this weekend, March 20 and 21.

NEW ULM CITY BUILDINGS

Effective Monday, March 16, at 11 a.m., the following City Buildings will be closed through at least March 29:

Recreation Center, 122 S Garden Street

Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin Street

New Ulm Public Library, 17 N Broadway

The New Ulm Community Center, 600 N German will close today, March 16 at the conclusion of the congregate meals. Going forward, LSS will be preparing meals for shut-ins, but there will be NO congregate meals. Please call 359-2243 to reserve and pick up a meal.

Following the CDC and Department of Health recommendations and guidelines, city programs will be canceled. Pre-registered participants will be contacted.

Participants registered for the 2020 Weight Loss Challenge may do their weigh outs by calling 507-359-8344 when they arrive at the Rec Center to gain access. The end of program celebration and health fairs associated with this program have been canceled.

All library events are cancelled through March 29. Library patrons should keep all library materials until the library reopens. No overdue fines will be assessed.

Outside facility reservations for these City Buildings will be canceled through at least March 29.

Other large scale events that are canceled are:

Joe’s Camper Show

Minnesota Valley Funeral Home Annual Meeting and Banquet

Home and Health Show

Fitness Fun Day

Family Fun Fair

Spring Garage Sales (postponed until further notice)

Annual and 3-month memberships will be extended by the amount of time the facility is closed.

The Spring/Summer Park and Recreation and Community Education Summer Activities Guide and Registration has been delayed. Stay tuned for further information.

The city will continue to communicate with the public via Facebook, The Journal and KNUJ.