Saturday

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

Martin Luther College (MLC) Commencement Service 2026. MLC will conduct its annual Commencement Service on Saturday, May 16, in the Luther Student Center Gymnasium. Open seating will be available to family and friends, with doors opening at 8:30 am. The service will also be streamed.

Bacchus Fest 2026. Morgan Creek season opener, celebrating the return of the growing season. Winery Opens for the 2026 Season 12-5pm: Wine, Cocktails & Frappés 12pm-5pm: S&B BBQ Food Truck 2:30-4:30pm: NINTENTONES Video Game Orchestra 5pm to Close.

SUNDAY

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.

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.

Mystery Book Group

Join the Mystery Book Group at t 6:30 PM to discuss “The Sicilian Inheritance” by Jo Piazza. The group usually meets on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 PM but is meeting early in May due to Memorial Day. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Call the library at 507-359-8331 for more information.

Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award Banquet 6 p.m. New Ulm Country Club. Ruth Klossner will receive the Service to Mankind award during the banquet. Tickets are available through The New Ulm Chamber.

NUHS Band/Choir Concert, 7 p.m. New Ulm High School auditorium.

TUESDAY

Brown County Board, 9 a.m., Brown County Courthouse. (1st, 3rd & 4th)

New Ulm City Council, 4:30 p.m., New Ulm City Hall Council Chambers. (1st & 3rd)

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.

“Seven Inexplicable Mysteries of Humanity,” CAST Documentary Program at 1 p.m. at the CAST Senior Center.

Springfield City Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Springfield. (3rd)

History Book Group

Join the History Book Club at 12 PM to discuss “The Great Contradiction” by Joseph J. Ellis. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the library’s Fred Johnson room. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Call the library at 507-359-8331 or visit our website at www.newulmlibrary.org for more information.

Knippling Group – Traditional Bohemian Bobbin Lace Weaving1-3 PM@ New Ulm Public Library adult fiction area. Come practice the traditional Bohemian art of bobbin lace weaving known as Knippling!

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

Optimist Club Meeting, 6 p.m. New Ulm Country Club

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

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

New Ulm Municipal Band rehearsals every Tuesday from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Cathedral High School band room.

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.

“Living With Chronic Pain” Workshop (class 6 of 6). 1pm CAST Senior Center. Workshop designed to help people experiencing pain to better manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives. Provided by Active Aging Programs, Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota.

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.

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

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.

“Educating the Jury” CAST Educational Program 1 p.m., at Cast Senior Center.

Mind Your Monkeys – A HYPE Professional Development Workshop

11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Tavern 507. Leadership speaker Jason A. Hunt.

Wanda Gag House Association, 6 p.m. Board Meeting, Wanda Gag House, 226 N. Washington St. (3rd)

Caregiver’s Support Group, 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Coffee and snacks served. (1st & 3rd)

Turner Ladies, 6 p.m. Supper, 7 p.m. Meeting, Turner Hall. (3rd)

New Ulm Bicycle Group meeting 5 p.m. at New Ulm Rec Center.

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

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

Tristan Blue, live at 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.