Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Local community leader Lynne Castellanos runs Youth Empowered in Solvang, where the organization offers gym workouts, tutoring, and art classes for children, teens, and adults.

Her group, funded by memberships and donations, continues to help residents gain hope and confidence during challenging times.

TechIQ for Seniors (a student-led nonprofit) pairs local students with older adults for free one on one tech help at Maravilla Senior Living Community and other centers.

The program teaches seniors to use smartphones, online safety tools, and emerging technology in a friendly and personal setting.

Reef and Run at East Beach, a weekly ocean swim that began in 2008, draws swimmers of all ages with live music and food trucks until summer’s end.

Today, teen Cole Racich, who beat leukemia, won the 1,000-meter race in 15 minutes and 36 seconds, ahead of competitor Stewart Reid.

Santa Barbara Humane will host its fourth annual Whiskers Under the Moon gala on Saturday, Sept.

19 (5399 Overpass Road) featuring dining, dancing and live music to support local animal care programs. Early bird tickets cost $250 through Aug. 18.

City staff held Tuesday’s meeting on environmental concerns at the Carpinteria bluffs, where The Farm— a proposed 191-unit housing development set to replace the Tee Time driving range— was discussed.

Public comments will be accepted until Friday, July 10 to inform the Environmental Impact Report.

The Barber Shop relocated to 429 State Street in downtown and will celebrate its move with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3 at noon, as organized by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA); the business now owns the historic building and invites the community to join the festivities.

Santa Barbara will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on July 4 at West Beach with live music starting at 11:00 a.m. and fireworks at 9:00 p.m., followed by a beach cleanup on July 5 and an American Revolution exhibit at the Public Library from July 10 to 17.

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will host its free lecture series on Thursday, July 9 with former UC professor Paul H.

Gelles discussing his book Chumash Renaissance. Visitors can explore the museum’s galleries and gift shop from (5 to 8 p.m.) at 3500 Numancia St.

The annual Community Art Show returns with the theme Harmony to invite local artists to create 12x12 works in painting, photography, mixed media and sculpture.

Submissions begin Sept. 1 for artists over 24 and the free exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21.

Today, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of conserving native plants (including towering redwoods and rare Torrey pines) as it launches a nano-nursery for residents to grow native saplings amid climate challenges.

A Solvang triplex once owned by Dolly Parton is listed at $1.995 million.

The property, built in 1920 on a 0.26-acre lot near downtown, generates about $116,000 in annual rental income and features preserved details including a wig room (a nod to its celebrity past).

Santa Barbara Foresters beat Arroyo Seco Saints 22-2 on Tuesday at Jackie Robinson Field in Pasadena — scoring six runs in the fourth inning among other key plays.

The team will face Conejo Oaks Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Ventura College.

GVGSA Gold 10U Thunder won the Silver Bracket championship at the NSA Ride the Wave Tournament last weekend in Arroyo Grande; the team went 3-2 before clinching the title game with a 6-3 win, and head coach Phil Morones praised the players' teamwork and growth.

Former Laguna Blanca High School student Sam Narva set a California record by deadlifting 575 pounds last weekend at the Bummy’s Beat Down event held at South Bay Strength Company in Long Beach.

The 19-year-old trains at House of Brutal in Santa Barbara.

Sinatra Under the Stars Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Full bar available — Experience iconic Sinatra hits in a stunning coastal outdoor setting.

Academy Festival Orchestra: The Planets, An HD Odyssey

7:30-9 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a cosmic journey through orchestral works accompanied by stunning NASA visuals.

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket details not specified — Experience the roots music fusion of Grammy winners Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.

Soccer Summer Camp in Santa Barbara

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — University of California, Santa Barbara — Registration required — Train with Real Madrid coaches and improve your soccer skills while making new friends.

Jah Ollin Live with Koalishon & Heavy Rotation

9-11 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Experience an evening of heavy rhythms and Irie vibes with Jah Ollin and special guests.

26th Annual Woodies at the Beach

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Explore beautifully restored Woodies overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a picturesque coastal setting.

The Hidden Life of Wolves - Film

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating journey into the hidden life of wolves in this must-see film event.

Slow Flow Yoga Class

10:30-11:45 AM — Yoga Soup — Registration required — Experience a gentle vinyasa and restorative class designed for all levels.

Asian American Film Series Closing Night

6-9 p.m. — Alhecama Theatre — Suggested donation of $5 — Celebrate AAPI-centered stories and filmmakers at the closing night of the series.