Saturday

Race 2 Raise 5K. Race begins in Citizens Bank parking lot. Proceeds will be going to the Allina Health Cancer Institute. Race begins at 745 a.m. Packet pickup and same day registration starts at 6:45 AM.

Narcotics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., River Valley Christian Church, 100 N. Washington St., New Ulm. Use side entrance. Open to the public.

New Ulm Middle School presents “Biz Town” performances at 1pm and 7 pm at NUHS auditorium.

Moms get free admission to the Rec Center with paid admission from 12-5 p.m.

SUNDAY

Mother’s Day Brunch at Turner Hall from 10 am to 1 pm. The cost is $27 for an adult, $13 for kids age 12 and under and children 2 and under are free. RSVPs are required for this. To RSVP call us at 507-354-4916.

Just For Today Nar-Anon Family Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., So. MN Recovery Connection, 220 East Main St., Mankato, Midtown Square Building Suite #4. Call 507-420-5670 or 507-340-3092.

Three Legacies AA, 7 p.m., Big Book 12×12 Study, River Valley Church, 100 N. Washington St.

MONDAY

Emotions Anonymous (EA), 7 p.m., held at River Valley Church-100 N. Washington, New Ulm. Contact for more info 276-0323 or emotionsanonymous.org

New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf, 12-2:45 p.m., 1305 S. Valley St., New Ulm. Please bring boxes.

“Opening the Window to Dementia” 1 PM – 2 PM, CAST Senior Center. Sponsored by the New Ulm Area Memory Care Friends and the CAST Senior Center. Real Stories. Real Impact. Understanding Life with Dementia. This program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.

Parkinsons Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Christ the King Church, 1515 N. Garden St. Contact Linda Tauer, 507-227-1497. All area people welcome.

Poetry Group 6:30 PM at NU Public LIbrary. Attendees are encouraged to bring 2-3 poems to share with the group. Registration is not required.

Park & Recreation Commission, 4 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall (2nd).

Springfield Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., City Clerk’s Office, Springfield. (2nd)

American Legion Seifert-Bianchi Post 132, 7 p.m., American Legion Club Rooms. (2nd)

New Ulm Fine Arts Boosters, at New Ulm Public High School. (2nd)

TUESDAY

New Ulm Economic Development Authority, 8 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers. (2nd)

Chess Club from 6-7:45 PM downstairs in the adult fiction area. Everyone is welcome.

Rotary Club Meeting 12 p.m. at New Ulm Country Club.

“Human: Into the Americas,” CAST Documentary Program at 1 p.m. at the CAST Senior Center.

Knippling Group – Traditional Bohemian Bobbin Lace Weaving 1-3 PM at New Ulm Public Library adult fiction area.

Sleepy Eye Public Utilities Commission, 5 p.m., PUC office, Sleepy Eye.

(2nd)

Brown County Pheasants Forever, 7:30 p.m., Servicemen’s Club, Sleepy Eye. (2nd)

Jefferson PTA, 9 a.m. at the Jefferson Elementary School Library. (2nd)

Chess Club from 6-7:45 PM downstairs in the adult fiction area. Everyone is welcome.

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at CAST Senior Center, 600 N. German St. For info call 507-

354-3187. (2nd)

HYPE Steering Committee Meeting, 12:00 – 1 p.m. at NU Chamber Office, 1 N. Minnesota St. Call 507-233-4300 for more

info. (2nd)

New Ulm Film Society to watch “42nd Street” on Tuesday, att 6 PM. This 1933 film is not rated and has a running time of 89 minutes. Please note the change to a start time of 6 PM. This will be our Film Society start time going forward.

Optimist Club Meeting, 6 p.m. New Ulm Country Club Chess Club May 5, 2026, 6- 7:45 PM @ New Ulm Public Library adult fiction area

Westside Al-Anon, 6:30 p.m., 5 N. German St. Below theater.

Polka Tuesday at The NU Franklin, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous-Three Legacies-NewBeginnings for Women, 5:30 p.m. River Valley Church, 100 N. Washington St.

Three Legacies AA, 7 p.m., Big Book 12×12 Study, River Valley Church, 100 N. Washington St.

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Clothing Collection, 9 a.m. to noon, 1522 S. Valley St., New Ulm.

District 23 AA Meeting, New Ulm West Side Group, 10 a.m. 12 by 12 book, 5 N. German St. Below theater.

New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf, 12-2:45 p.m., 1305 S. Valley St., New Ulm. Please bring boxes.

Support Group for Women Dealing With Issues Regarding Past or Present Abusive Relationships, Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings, call 507-233-6664, or 1-800-630-1425 for information.

“Opening the Window to Dementia” 6 PM -7 PM, CAST Senior Center. Sponsored by the New Ulm Area Memory Care Friends and the CAST Senior Center. Real Stories. Real Impact. Understanding Life with Dementia. This program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.

Sertoma Club Meeting, 7 – 8 a.m. at the New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive. Club Dues Apply. Call 507-276-1796 for more info. (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Needleworking Group from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the library! The group is not a class and is designed for ages 16 and up.

Art Group from 1:30-3:30 PM at New Ulm Public Library starting January 14, 2026 and ending May 13, 2026. Artists of all levels and abilities are welcome to join this adult group. Artists should bring their own materials and ideas. All materials must be non-odorous. People are welcome to come and go as they have time. For more information, please contact the library at 507-359-8331.

Come work on your needle working project in a fun group every Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the library! The group is not a class and is designed for ages 16 and up. All types of needlework are welcome, and you can come when you’re able and leave when you need. We hope to see you there!

HEART Therapy for Middle School Students, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture, 210 N. Minnesota St. Visit thegrandnewulm.org/event/heart-therapy-for-middle-school-students-6/ or call 507-359-9222 for more info.

Pajama Party Story Time, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Library’s Children’s room. Visit newulmlibrary.org or call 507-359-8331 for more info.

THURSDAY

BCHS Lunch & A Bite “Rebellion, Migration, and Identity: The History of a Life for the Revolution” noon at BCHS annex

Women of Mystery Tour, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lykke Books, The event will feature bestselling and award-winning mystery and thriller authors Jess Lourey, Erica Ruth Neubauer, and Shannon Baker. The evening will include an author talk, audience Q&A, and book signing.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Christ the King Church in Mankato, 207 McConnell St. Park in parking lot off Pfau St. For info. call Heidi 507-381-7901.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 965, 6 p.m., Meeting, Grace Community Church, 301 S. Minnesota. For more information, call 507-276-8064.

“Stories of America’s National Parks” CAST Educational Program 1 p.m., at Cast Senior Center.

Westside AA, 10 a.m., Open Meeting, 5 N. German St. Below theater.

Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Coffee and snacks served.(2nd & 4th)

District 88 School Board, Study Session, 5p.m., District Conference Room, New Ulm Middle School 414 S. Payne St.

(2nd)

Lions Club Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., Turner Hall. (2nd Thursday)

Live Music – Tristan Blue 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The NU Franklin/Benny’s Bar

FRIDAY

CAST/Library Movie Matinee, 1 – 3 p.m. at the New Ulm Public Library Downstairs Meeting Room, 17 N. Broadway St. Visit communityandseniorstogether.org or call 507-354-3212 for more info.

Westside AA, 7 p.m. (Closed Meeting), 5 N. German St. Below theater.

Honors Recital 2026, 4 p.m. at Martin Luther College Auditorium

Commencement Concert 2026, 7:30 pm at Martin Luther College Auditorium. MLC will perform their end of the year concert featuring four choirs, handbell choir, and band.

Real Love: Kenny and Dolly Tribute Show, 7 pm-9 p.m. at State Street Theater. Award-winning country artist Alan Turner and powerhouse vocalist Laurie Lynn bring the magic of Kenny and Dolly to life. Adults: $30 in advance • $35 at the door Students 13-college: $20 in advance • $25 at the door

Kids 12 & under: $5

Charmin Michelle @The Grand Kabaret, 7 p.m.