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Events and Happenings in Lansing This Week: July 27

Events and Happenings in Lansing This Week: July 27

Wednesday, July 27 

25th Annual Muelder Summer Carillon Concert Series –   6 p.m. Beaumont Tower, MSU, W. Circle Dr., East Lansing. music.msu.edu.  

50 over Fitness – Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group.  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos.         517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.  

Allen Farmers Market – Corner Shepard/Kalamazoo. 2:30-7 p.m. Allen Market Place, 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing.  

Concert in the Park – Ryan Dehues. 7-9 p.m. William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St Johns City Park, 801 W Park St. clintoncountyarts.org.  

Concerts in the Park – Tijuana Sound with Taylor Taylor opening. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr., Lansing.  7 p.m. lansingmi.gov  

It’s My Art Show! –  9 a.m.-7 p.m. Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. 517-327-0938.                  retreadart.com.  

Meditation in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition – All are welcome! 7-9 p.m. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. MLK Jr Blvd.,   Lansing. lamc.info.  

Meridian Democrats July Meeting – 6-8 p.m.  Henry’s Place, 4926 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-351-8547.  

Meridian Farmers’ Market – 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos.  3-7 p.m.  

Meridian Township Summer Concert Series – 6-8:30 p.m. Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Dr.,                    Okemos. meridian.mi.us.  

Pagan Community Night – online or in-person. 6-8 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St. #7A, Lansing.  weaversoftheweb.org.  

Read @ Potter Park Zoo – Stop by the Potter Park Zoo to get a FREE book! 3-4 p.m. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 517-483-4222. eradl.org.  

Storybook Stroll – through late August. Read while you stroll! 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org.  

Summer Reading Finale – Foam Party & Water Carnival – 6-7:30 p.m. Jaycee Park Pavilion, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge.  gladl.org 

Wine Wednesday – Wine & cheese tasting 6 p.m., wine & chocolate 8:30pm. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-721-1330.  

Thursday, July 28 

ArtPath Artist Talk with Joan Bambery – 6 p.m. Rotary Park, 325 Riverfront Dr., Lansing.  

Bath Farmers Market – 3-6:30 p.m. James Couzens Memorial Park, 13753        Main St, Bath. shopbfm.org.  

Computer Help – get your computer looked at for free. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library,                         220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids.   

Dimondale Farmers’ Market – 3-7 p.m., 136 N Bridge St, Dimondale. 517-230-0520.  

Family Pops Concert – by the East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band.  7-8 p.m. Hawk Nest Park, 526 Buteo Dr., East Lansing. 517-332-5662.  

Fowlerville Family Fair – 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds, 8800         Grand River Ave., Fowlerville.  

Goldfish Taste Testing – What goldfish flavor is best? 10:30-11:30 a.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids.             eradl.org.  

It’s a Thursday Thing – In downtown St Johns musicians will be performing on the corner. 5-7 p.m. downtownstjohnsmi.com.  

Music in the Garden – Be Kind Rewind – 7-8 p.m. Veterans Memorial Gardens, 2074 N Aurelius Road, Holt. delhitownship.com.  

Music in the Park – Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food concessions. 7-9 p.m. Jaycee Park, 525 E. River St, Grand Ledge. grandledgechamber.com.  

Sand & Shell Canvas Art – Create a masterpiece! All supplies provided. 5-6:30 p.m. Playground of Dreams, 220 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.  

Sounds of Summer – Enjoy a variety of musical entertainment.  6:30-8 p.m. Two Rivers Bandshell, Dixie Highway,               Portland. ectownusa.net.  

Stitch ‘n Bitch – Come hang out with some fellow stitching witches! 5-8 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7, Lansing. manifestlansing.com.  

Summer Concert Series – 7-9 p.m. American Legion Bandshell, McCormick Park, 300 N. Putnam St., Williamston.  

Summer Concert Series – 6:30 p.m. The Courthouse Lawn, 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte.  

Switch Gaming! – Grab your Nintendo Switch or ours.  6-8 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge.   

Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Wacousta UMC, 9180 Herbison Rd., Eagle.                                517-627-7014.  

Friday, July 29 

50 over Fitness – The Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group.  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-853-4600.                        meridian50plus.com.  

Charlotte Fire Flow Jam Series 2022 – 9 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum, 100 W Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte.  

Cruise In – 5-8 p.m. Holt Farmers’ Market, 2150 Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com.  

DANCE Lansing – The annual dance concert, co-sponsored by Happen Dance and LCC Performing Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. Lansing Community College, 419 N Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-483-1122. lcc.edu.  

Fight Night – Enjoy an evening of boxing featuring Lansing area boxers ages 8-35. 6-11 p.m. Prudden Street Gym, 727 Prudden St, Lansing.  

Fostering Fun Squirt Gun 5K Run – 7-9 p.m. St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt. runsignup.com.  

Fowlerville Family Fair – 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds, 8800 Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. 

Friday Night Concert Series – 7 p.m. Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell, 1621 Pike St, Haslett. pk.ingham.org.  

Jr. Spy – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Natural Wonders – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing.                         517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Science of Art – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing.                        517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

TGIF Dinner & Dance – doors open at 7 p.m. Hawk Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd. Bath. 734-604-5095. tgifdance.com.  

Saturday, July 30 

2022 Capitol Trophy Tournament – hosted by Lansing Capitals Vintage Base Ball Club.  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing. 

29th Annual Car Capital Auto Show – R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 240 Museum Dr., Lansing.  reoldsmuseum.org.  

DANCE Lansing – annual dance concert, co-sponsored by Happen Dance and LCC Performing Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. Lansing Community College, 419 N Capitol Ave, Lansing. 517-483-1122. lcc.edu.  

Michigan’s Bacon Festival 2022 – Hey Lanstronauts!  3 p.m. Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Ave, Lansing. 

Public Making Hours – Feeling crafty? Join us in the education wing. 1-4 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800.  

Sunday, July 31 

2022 Capitol Trophy Tournament – hosted by Lansing Capitals Vintage Base Ball Club.  8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing. 

East Lansing Farmers Market – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com.  

Find the Mason Bulldog 2022 – Where’s the Mason Bulldog? In Mason, MI of course!  business.masonchamber.org.  

Free Outdoor Concert: Roaring Twenties Party Band – 6 p.m. University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Rd.,    East Lansing.  

Introduction to Unity’s 5 Basic Principles – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 S. Washington, Lansing.  unitylansing.org.  

Kids Day – 1-4 p.m. Absolute Gallery, 307 E Grand River Ave, Lansing. 517-482-8845. absolutegallery.net.  

Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Golf Outing 2022 –  $80/player. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centennial Acres Golf Course, 12485 Dow Rd, Sunfield. lfccgolfouting.com.  

Lansing Roller Derby Boot Camp | Summer 2022 – Basic Skills. 6-8 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. 

Sunday School for Witches – workshop series. 3-4:30 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7A, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.  

Monday, August 1 

50 over Fitness – Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group.  9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos.            517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.  

Alluring Nature 2022 Art Show: En Plein Air Exhibition – through August.  12-5:30 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. framersedge.net.  

Brown Bag Books – August 1-31.  Win prizes! 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org 

Dinomania – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing.                     517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Ingenious Engineers – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Pinball Arcade – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Scrabble Hour – Recreational Scrabble 6-8 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-351-2420. elpl.bibliocommons.com.  

Video Game Designer – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.  

Tuesday, August 2 

Board Game Meet Up – ages 18 & up. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spare Time Bowling Alley, 3101 E Grand River, Lansing.  

DIY Soap – Make soap with us – all supplies provided. 2-3 p.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.  

Family Pops Concert – Free family concert by the East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band. Outdoors.  7-8 p.m. Edgewood Village Park, 6213 Towar Garden Circle, East Lansing.  

Lansing Roller Derby Boot Camp | Summer 2022 – Basic Skills. -8 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78,                East Lansing.  

National Night Out – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Gardens, 2074 N Aurelius Road, Holt. delhitownship.com.  

Parent Happy Hour – Storytime for kids and wine flight specials for parents. 5-7 p.m. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.            517-721-1330.  

Picnic Playdate Family Storytime – Meet at GLADL.! 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St. gladl.org 

Spanish Storytime – at the Playground of Dreams (Pavilion 2). 10:30-11 a.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.  

Sporcle Live! Trivia – Are you a trivia buff? Two games 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Crunchy’s, 254 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing. crunchyseastlansing.com. 

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Human Genomes Shaped by Past Events that Caused Sharp Dips in the Population

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Representation of the impact of a founder event on genetic data with an initial population made of various genomic segments that were inherited identical-by-descent (IBD) from a common ancestor. Following a founder event, the diversity of IBD segments is reduced and due to recombination events, the length of these IBD segments shortens gradually—these two parameters are thus informative about the founder strength and age, respectively. CREDIT Rémi Tournebize and Priya Moorjani (

The genomes of many human populations show evidence of founder events, which occur when a small number of initial members start a new population, and can lead to low genetic diversity as well as increase the risk of certain genetic diseases in the new population. Rémi Tournebize and Priya Moorjani of the University of California, Berkeley report these new findings in the open access journal PLOS Genetics.

Founder events can occur when a population experiences a sharp decrease in numbers or when a few individuals colonize an isolated environment, such as an island. Despite the large impact that founder events can have on a population’s genetics, we know few details of how these events have shaped the evolution of humans and other species.

To better understand these past events, researchers developed a new technique called ASCEND that uses genomic analysis to estimate the timing and strength of founder events. In the new study, they applied ASCEND to analyze about 460 human populations worldwide. The researchers found that over half of the populations that they analyzed had evidence of recent founder events, including most living hunter-gatherer, nomadic and indigenous groups that were sampled. These founder events are associated with geographic isolation, a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, or the cultural practice of marrying within your own group or religion.

The researchers also analyzed about 200 modern dog populations and found that most populations show signs of extreme founder events. These events occurred within the last 25 generations, coinciding with the start of dog breeding during Victorian times, and may be related to inbreeding and the use of a few highly prized males to sire numerous litters.

The new analysis technique will help scientists to identify groups that experienced strong founder events and that may be at high risk of certain genetic diseases. Ashkenazi Jews and Finns, who experienced strong founder events, often undergo genetic screening to learn about their pre-disposition to certain genetic diseases. The study found that several populations among Native Americans, Oceanians, and South Asians have experienced even more extreme founder events than Ashkenazi Jews, and so these populations may also benefit from genetic screening.

“Some human populations like Ashkenazi Jews or Finns have been extensively studied in population genetics and have helped researchers identify many disease-causing mutations,” say the researchers. “Hence, we wanted to study if other populations have a similar history that could enable further progress in medical genetics. We were surprised to see how widespread the history of founder events is in humans, both in present-day and ancient DNA samples, suggesting that investigation of disease-causing variants will be fruitful to identify and reduce disease burden among contemporary groups.”

Republished courtesy of PLOS.