Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara’s annual Plane Pull is looking for more teams to join the fundraiser as participants pull a 140,000-pound jet to support programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services and PetSmart Charities are waiving pet adoption fees during National Adoption Week from Oct.

19 to 25 at PetSmart stores in Santa Maria and Goleta and will host pet care for veterans on Oct. 24 at Santa Maria Elks Lodge (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

The Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade returns to State Street on Dec.

4 after a six-year hiatus, starting at Arlington Theatre and ending at Ortega Street. The 68th edition will feature a human-powered procession with marching bands, decorated wagons, and walking ensembles to welcome the holiday season.

Team Gary raised $11,200 on Tuesday, Oct.

13 to support cancer care in honor of local radio personality Gary Fruin, whose legacy continues to inspire. A check presentation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Paradise Springs Winery.

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara received its 14th consecutive four‐star rating from Charity Navigator, affirming its financial transparency and efficiency — the nonprofit earned 23 ratings in 24 years and secured a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid in January.

The Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

5 along Hollister Avenue from Orange Avenue to Kinman Avenue and invites schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community groups to register by Nov. 21 to enter, volunteer, or sponsor the event.

Brighten Solar Co. built its reputation over 13 years by educating homeowners on solar energy and using skilled techniques for clay tile roofs (a local hallmark) and its French founders continue to lead community partnerships that include projects at Deckers, reinforcing safe and reliable installations.

Brian McDonald stars in Jonathan Tolins’s Buyer and Cellar, a one-man comedy about a struggling actor working in Barbra Streisand’s private basement mall at a Malibu estate.

The play runs through Oct. 25 at New Vic Theatre.

Eleven UCSB students have revamped Ellison Hall’s 25-foot mural with a summer project that replaced a 1975 piece in a collaborative effort with the Department of Political Science.

They researched topics and mixed custom colors to feature Santa Barbara’s plants, mountains, and ocean (symbols of empowerment and civil participation).

Jazz at the Lobero will host the Charles Lloyd Quartet featuring Bill Frisell, Larry Grenadier and Kweku Sumbry on Thursday, Nov.

12 (7:30 p.m.). Tickets are available online and at the Lobero Box Office.

Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness will host a ribbon-cutting and open house at 310 Camino Del Remedio on Monday, Oct.

19 from 9 to 10 a.m.—introducing Tecolote House, a 12-bed supportive housing facility operated by PathPoint, and the 14-bed Sobering Center run by Good Samaritan Shelter.

At the SBART press luncheon, Santa Barbara High setter Jules Horton and San Marcos runner Austin Singer were named Athlete of the Week — Horton for helping share a Channel League title and Singer for setting a Clovis Invitational record.

Playoff brackets for volleyball and flag football drop Friday, Oct. 16.

The SBCC men's soccer team (Vaqueros) beat previously undefeated Moorpark 3-0 on Tuesday night with two goals from Jose Ramirez and a third from a substitute in the 84th minute; the Vaqueros will meet No. 15 LA Mission at 6 p.m. Friday in a conference-deciding match.

The Santa Barbara City College Women’s Golf team took second at WSC #4 on Monday at Cypress Ridge Golf Course.

Aidie Smith finished 77 (one stroke behind the winner) and the team will play Wednesday at Knollwood Country Club.