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Declaration of Independence. 20 immigrants from countries all over the world will become new citizens of the United States of America. Fife and drums, color guard, and musket firings frame this special event organized by Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of Saratoga Battlefield and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The League of Women Voters will be onsite with voter registration forms for anyone interested in registering. Join volunteer Joe Craig at 2 p.m. as a messenger from 1776 reading the Declaration of Independence, with authentic 18th century toasts reflecting the insightful wit of the document signers. Enjoy free lemonade to share in the toasts, followed by celebratory musket firings. These events are free and open to the public. USS SLATER: USS Slater will be open to the public for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Independence Day, July 4. Typically, the ship is closed on Tuesday for continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. Admission is charged. Albany’s World War II destroyer escort is the only DE afloat in America. USS Slater is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 4311943 for more information or visit the website at www. ussslater.org. credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation. FREE YOUNG & FUN: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts’ (LPCA) Free Young & Fun Performance Series is dedicated to bringing the best entertainment for all ages to Lake Placid. July 5 at 10:30 a.m., Tim Dumas Comedy & Magic. For over 20 years, Tim Dumas has been making children and adults laugh throughout the United States and Canada. All of Tim’s performances are fun filled, high energy magic and comedy. There is no charge for the performance. The Young & Fun performance series is generously sponsored in part by Dr. David J. Balestrini at Lake Placid Family Dental. GREENWICH SENIORS: Greenwich Senior Citizens monthly covered dish luncheon is at noon in the pavillion at Lake Lauderdale Park on Route 22. Bingo and other games will be available. All Seniors are welcome. For more information call 638-8937. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALKS: The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. Look for adults in the second brood that are searching for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah meadows. The walk will depart from Old Gick Farm trailhead on route 50, north of King Road, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA: The Lake Placid Sinfonietta presents “Champlain National Bank’s Red, White and YOU!”, a free Park Series concert at 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell, Mid’s Park, downtown Lake Placid. Kick off the summer with a musical celebration of the spirit of American independence. Rain site is St. Agnes Church on Saranac Ave. For more information call 523-2051 or go to www.LakePlacidSinfonietta. org. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Wetland Hike, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A beautiful walk around a small wetland is sure to impress. While enjoying an easy hike you will have the opportunity to listen and look for wild animals. A Park Naturalist will lead the hike and will be sure to slip in some educational facts. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 793-0511. SARATOGA HOSPTIAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Expectant Parent Night, Free. To register call 580-2450 or online at saratogahospital. org/classes. UNITED SUBMARINE VETERANS: The July meeting for the AlbanySaratoga Base will be held on Wednesday, July 5, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. The July meeting is also be a show and tell. Bring in some submarine or Navy related items from your past or present to share with the group. All submarine veterans who served at any time are eligible to join. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please contact Jim Irwin (Base Commander) at 383-2481 or email: subvetjim@gmail.com. VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship on the Schenectady River Bike Path, starting at 9 a.m. in the Schenectady Community College parking lot, 78 Washington Street. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typicaly 10k or 6.2 miles; a 3 mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. More information is available at www.ava. org and www.walkescv.org. Saratoga Springs. Call 5845540 for more information. DELGAN POND: Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to discover the aquatic wildlife found at Delegan Pond at Camp Saratoga in the Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Use our dip nets to search for critters including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and insects. Please park in Parking Lot # 1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. For more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks. org/NY/Saratoga%20 Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The July meeting for Chapter 60 of the Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at the VFW home on Veterans’ Way, just off the Arterial North of Saratoga. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: 10 a.m., Kneehigh Naturalist. This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. Read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24 hour advanced notice. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Moreau Kayak Trip. This wonderful summer time paddle is a great way to learn a new fun way to spend time outside. The Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of summer and other wonderful sights that are more enjoyable from an up-close perspective given by a kayak. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Kids’ Craft. Come join us at the nature center for arts and crafts. Please call 793-0511 to make reservations of for more information. NYC BALLET ORCHESTRA: New York City Ballet Orchestra & Friends, now in their 20th season of special concerts, present the Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Major and the Schubert Octet in F Major. Laura Hamilton, violin (guest from the Met); Luellen Abdoo, violin; Derek Ratzenboeck, viola; Eugene Moye, cello; Alan Moverman, piano; Steve Hartman, clarinet; Harry Searing, bassoon; Richard Hagen, horn; Marji Danilow, bass. 4 p.m., Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation $7. SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING ROAD TRIP: A “pop-up” reading festival co-presented by Northshire Bookstore, the Saratoga Springs Public Library and Scholastic Books. At this reading road trip stop, kids and families will enjoy a fun afternoon of reading activities including an author visit and book signing with Adele Griffin, Sandra Magsamen, and Tod Olson; an activity station filled with reading activities; giveaway tables and a prize wheel; Costume characters including: Clifford the Big Red Dog® and Geronimo Stilton. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. SCHOONER LEGACY TOUR: The Lois McClure, a full-scale replica of an 1862-class sailing canal boat, will stop at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville on Thursday, July 6, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Families are invited to tour the schooner at no cost. The Legacy Tour of the canal schooner Lois McClure this summer marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a celebration of waterways and trees. Visitors will be welcomed aboard to discover how “boatwood” trees (white oak and white pine) have been essential for centuries in boat building and in the forest ecosystem. More information at: www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.