Mandeville, LA April 2026

Investing In What Matters Most

Our April issue is an invitation to think differently about investment, not only in dollars and cents, but in the choices that protect what we love, strengthen what we’re building, and add meaning to our lives.

We open this issue with “Stephen Hammond Invests in H.O.P.E.,” our conversation with a health coverage advisor whose calm, neighbor-first approach feels tailor-made for a city that knows the chaos of hurricanes and surprise bills. Stephen’s motto says it all. HOPE: Help Other People Every Day. He breaks down the real-world difference between available health plans and reminds us that the best coverage is the kind that lets you breathe easier.

Next, “Family Time Is the Best Investment” offers five simple ways that you can invest in your family today. These practical, step-by-step tips are the perfect reset for busy families who want their calendars to match their values.

If you’re investing in a student’s future or searching for a learning environment that truly understands your child, don’t miss “A+ HELP for Kids and Their Families.” Executive Director Danyel Muegge has built a place where individualized instruction meets deep advocacy, helping students move from anxiety to achievement. From tutoring and test prep to homeschool support and IEP guidance, Danyel’s work is a reminder that education, done well, is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your child’s life.

We also explore the broader investments that have shaped our community over the last half century. In “Turning Luxury into Lifestyle,” we look at surprising ways Beau Chêne Country Club has invested in the city we call home, and what that kind of legacy-building has meant for Mandeville.

Rounding out the issue is “Redefining M.V.P.,” our exclusive Q&A with Tim Tebow in which he shares insight into his life beyond football. Don’t miss the link to a story he hasn’t shared publicly until now.

However you’re investing this season, we hope this issue of Mandeville City Lifestyle helps you choose with clarity, live with intention, and build something that lasts.

Happy Easter!

April 2026

PUBLISHER

Rebecca George | rebecca.george@citylifestyle.com

CO-PUBLISHER

Christian George | christian.george@citylifestyle.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Akifa Ashraf

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Christian George, Angela Broockerd, Amy Salvagno

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Abby Sands, Eugenia Lubrano-Gangi, Anthony Gangi

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe

LAYOUT DESIGNER Lillian Gibbs

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle

how to start your own publication at citylifestyle.com/franchise. REBECCA GEORGE & CHRISTIAN GEORGE , PUBLISHER & CO-PUBLISHER

Alana and Wyatt’s Adventures Series

Mandeville author and autism advocate Dana Garrett releases Alana and Wyatt’s Adventures: The Rare Gator Rescue, now on Amazon. When Alana, an 11-year-old nonverbal girl with autism, spots a rare baby alligator lost at the zoo, she uses her AAC device to enlist little brother Wyatt. With trusty camping gear and a big heart, they reunite Lilo with her mama. A joyful story of differences, teamwork, and every way we communicate. For more, email danagarrett127@yahoo.com.

Pink-A-Blue 4D Ultrasound & Baby Boutique in Mandeville turns a prenatal appointment into a family memory, offering 2D, 3D, 4D, and HD Live sessions with baby’s heart rate, position, and estimated weight included. The studio staffs ARDMS-registered sonographers, never overbooks, and welcomes loved ones to join or FaceTime in. Relax on a pillow-top mattress, watch on three screens, then browse the baby boutique. Call (985) 231-7660, book at pinkablue4d.com, or visit 1291 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2, Mandeville.

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Magnolia Landscape Architecture

Magnolia Landscape Architecture brings a design-first, licensed landscape architect approach to outdoor spaces across Louisiana and Mississippi, including Mandeville and Covington. From land planning and conceptual drawings to detailed construction documents, they prioritize clarity, budgeting, and performance, coordinating competitive contractor bids, and providing objective oversight so what gets built matches the plan, not a contractor’s upsell. For residential, commercial, or multifamily projects, expect purposeful beauty that’s functional, practical, and elegantly understated. Learn more at magnolialandscapearchitect.com

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ARTICLE BY CHRISTIAN GEORGE, PHD PHOTOGRAPHY BY ABBY SANDS AND PROVIDED

STEPHEN HAMMOND INVESTS in H.O.P.E.

HOW ONE MAN HELPS CLIENTS MAKE CHOICES THAT SAFEGUARD HEALTH, FINANCES, AND EVERYDAY PEACE

In a town that knows hurricanes and surprise bills, Stephen Hammond is someone you need to know. There’s an old-soul steadiness to him, and not the kind you’d expect from a twentyeight-year-old. But once you meet Stephen and notice how he treats clients like neighbors, not numbers, you understand his motto: HOPE, Help Other People Every Day. It’s a Hammondfamily ethic shaped by three generations living close enough for backyard Italian dinners, with his 95-year-old grandmother still at the center.

If the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare coverage has you feeling confused, stressed, or one surprise bill away from panic, consider this Q&A your permission to breathe a sigh of relief.

“If you call, I’ll help you find great coverage. If my plan isn’t right, I’ll send you somewhere better, because trust is the long game.”

Christian: Who shaped your work ethic and the way you treat people?

Stephen: My mom’s heart, my dad’s respect, and my grandmother’s example. God first, then family, then friends. In that order. My grandmother’s the glue. Born in the Depression, she worked at Sears for 44 years, saved her money, and built a beautiful family. She taught me to invest in what matters most.

Christian: When someone feels stressed or confused, how do you help them feel confident?

Stephen: I make them feel heard. You get my direct line and deal with me, not strangers. Then I walk step by step through the plan so nothing feels hidden.

Christian: Are there moments that remind you this work matters on a human level?

Stephen: Saving someone money isn’t just math. It can mean breathing easier. Last month I helped a woman drop from about $1,700 a month to around $1,000. Hearing “thank you” and seeing what $8,400 can change annually, that sticks.

Christian: With so many plan options, how do people choose what to invest in?

Stephen: We start with how you use insurance and what matters most. With private insurance, there is no “one size fits all.” We tailor our policies to fit clients’ specific needs, whether that’s budget or coverage.

Christian: How do you explain “Bronze” vs. “Platinum”?

Stephen: It’s affordability now versus protection later. A Platinum plan might have a $2,000 deductible; a Bronze plan could be $10,000. Bronze can feel cheaper monthly, but if something happens, you pay more out of pocket.

Christian: Outside of work, what does a typical day look like?

Stephen: Sports and people. Adult league basketball, golf at Loft 18, and the gym. I want to live the healthy life I talk about, and I love small moments that make someone smile.

Christian: What do you wish more people knew about you as a person?

Stephen: That I genuinely care. If you call, I’ll help you find great coverage, file what needs filing, and point you the right way. If my plan isn’t right, I’ll send you somewhere better, because trust is the long game. My grandmother taught me that.

To contact Stephen Hammond, call 985-773-2403 or email him at Stephen.Hammond@USHAdvisors.com

FAMILY TIME is the Best Investment

EAT DINNER TOGETHER AS A FAMILY.

This meaningful time around the table is where connections happen. Let everyone share good moments from the day or something they struggled with. Create a jar of conversation starters, exchange giggles and cook up something delicious.

CREATE SURPRISES

Everyone likes to feel special – and surprised. The littlest things make the biggest impact: A backyard picnic; a sleepover in an indoor fort; an after-school ice cream treat; a bathroom spa day.

CREATE FAMILY TRADITIONS

Build weekly or monthly traditions – movie nights with popcorn, board game marathons, a gratitude jar, evening bike rides, living room dance parties,

even a family book club to discover old favorites and new reads.

EXPRESS LOVE AND GRATITUDE

In busy seasons, it’s easy to forget to let a loved one feel appreciated and thought of. Tuck a hand-written note in a lunch box or give an unexpected hug; spend time sharing what you’re thankful for about them.

KEEP GENERATIONS LINKED

Consider Sunday meals with grandparents or weekly phone calls if distance separates. Invite them to share their childhood stories and treasured memories. Start a yearly family scrapbook filled with favorite photographs and vacation souvenirs.

A+ HELP FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES

ARTICLE BY CHRISTIAN GEORGE, PHD | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

How Danyel Muegge transforms academic struggle into measurable progress through advocacy, encouragement, and individualized support

Walk into A+ HELP Home Schooling & Tutoring and you’ll discover a small-school setting with big expectations, where students sit a little taller thanks to individualized instruction and advocacy for families.

The school was founded in 2017 by Executive Director Danyel Muegge, a state-certified educator since 1995 with experience in public and private classrooms, kindergarten through twelfth grade, plus adult education.

“Educators are innovators,” Danyel says. “We strive to provide a place where students are guided on a successful educational path, and we succeed in this by treating each student as an individual with strengths and weaknesses, inspiring them to achieve academic standards and goals.”

“A+ HELP is a guiding light,” she adds, “illuminating the paths of self-confidence, individualization, and a love for learning.”

HELP FOR STUDENTS, HOPE FOR PARENTS

Danyel’s graduates have gone on to colleges nationwide, military service, and tech-based programs.

“When my son was in public school, everything was a constant struggle,” Justin and Tiffany King share. “When we moved our child to A+ HELP, everything changed. He’s thriving with his peers and catching up so much academically. We credit all of his progress to Danyel and her team.”

Another parent recalls her teenager whose grades “soared,” ending with “an impressive 3.6 GPA upon graduation.” She also enrolled her third-grade child, diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety in first grade, and now “she’s at the end of her sophomore year and on track to graduate on time with a 3.0 or higher GPA.”

“Our son, Zachary, is seventeen and on the autism spectrum,” says another parent. “Like many parents of neurodivergent children, we were searching for a learning environment where he would not only be supported academically, but genuinely understood. A+ HELP provided exactly that. Zachary is now thriving in the nurturing, one-on-one environment, blossoming both intellectually and emotionally.”

FROM ANXIETY TO ACHIEVEMENT

Bria Carter remembers feeling “significant anxiety about my future,” then finding “structure, encouragement, and academic support” that carried her through the COVID-19 era. Today, she’s in college pursuing Business Management with a concentration in Real Estate. “The foundation, confidence, and academic discipline I developed at A+ HELP played a significant role in preparing me for this next chapter,” she says.

Another graduate says, “When I first walked through the doors of A+ HELP, I was a 1.7 GPA student. Since attending, I have graduated with honors from Montana State University and am now on track to begin law school.”

A+ HELP offers homeschooling and tutoring services, including ACT, ASVAB, and HiSET prep. Tutoring is $40/hour, built around assessments that “pinpoint weaknesses,” “fill those gaps,” and “leverage strengths for academic growth.”

For students who need more than tutoring, homeschool students attend four days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During summer months, A+ HELP leans into enrichment to prevent “summer brain drain.” Summer school is $550 per month for all classes or $185 per individual class, with middle and high school tracks plus Life Skills projects. Aftercare is available Monday through Friday.

Danyel also serves families as an IEP consultant and advocate, guiding parents through rights, entitlements, and strategies, and attending meetings when needed.

“Education is the best investment you can make for your children. If you’re not happy with your child’s current educational situation,” Danyel says, “we can HELP.”

To schedule a visit, contact Danyel by phone (985) 502-6416, email aplushelpmandeville@yahoo.com, visit aplushelp.net, or come by at 606 Lafitte Street, Mandeville.

TURNING LUXURY INTO LIFESTYLE

SURPRISING WAYS BEAU CHÊNE COUNTRY CLUB HAS INVESTED IN THE CITY WE CALL HOME

Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

The dream of Beau Chêne Country Club is a story about courage. And it’s also about vision, one that transformed a particular stretch of Northshore into something designed, or rather, imagineered, as the planned paradise we all know and love today.

Long before the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway buckled the South Shore to St. Tammany Parish, this stretch of pine-sweet air had already earned its nickname: the Ozone Belt, a place where imagination, recreation, and hustle seem baked into the land’s DNA.

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

- Walt Disney

This ground has always been a kind of investment, first in survival, then in industry and restoration, and finally in a master-planned sanctuary of estates and neighborhoods. And rising above them all is Beau Chêne, one of the most coveted, luxurious, and historically significant neighborhoods, not only in Louisiana but throughout the South.

Have you ever wondered how it came to be? Why the streets here in Beau Chêne curve like calligraphy? Why the ponds seem placed instead of merely found?

THE BLUEPRINT BEHIND THE BEAUTY

Part of the answer runs straight into Disney himself, or more specifically, into his brother Roy Disney.

When Disney World was taking shape in Florida, renowned golf architect Joe Lee was helping Roy Disney translate vision into fairways. Not long after, Beau Chêne brought Lee to the Northshore to help conceive the golf courses that flank our neighborhood streets. The same imagination that once turned swamplands into wonderlands found its signature echo here, where lakes catch sunlight as if they, too, were part of the original blueprint.

By 1897, this bend of the Tchefuncte was already something of a Magic Kingdom with Pineland Park offering the community a health resort, complete with cottages and a racetrack whose oval once traced part of what is now the Oak Course.

In the 1930s, William Penick built his riverfront estate, naming it “Beautiful

Oaks” for the live oaks lining his driveway. He also added a modest three-hole course.

Then, in 1972, Morgan Earnest and Lester Kabacoff assembled the Penick and Weiss tracts and commissioned a master plan that would transform estate land into a 1,250acre community. By 1975, the Oak Course, designed by Lee, opened its fairways, turning decades of private river country into a shared Northshore landmark.

A DREAM, SKETCHED IN STAGES

What distinguished Beau Chêne from the beginning was not just acreage, but artistic intention. The founders studied benchmark communities like Amelia Island and Hilton Head, imagining more than subdivisions. They envisioned a Northshore refuge that carried forward the area’s long

tradition as a health resort destination, a place where families could cross the lake and feel an immediate shift in rhythm. Beau Chêne was designed, not as an escape from community, but as an extension of that impulse, a carefully planned environment where recreation, residence, and civic life could exist in balance.

Beau Chêne became a place that gave more than took, and over time, it evolved into part of the civic framework of Mandeville itself—a place that employs, stabilizes, and stewards this sacred stretch of land as an infrastructure partner.

Today, the Club employs between 150 and 180 people depending on the season, making it one of the larger private employers in Mandeville, with more than 20 additional 1099 team members working year-round.

Beau Chêne’s donation of property for the Highway 22 fire station reinforced the safety and continuity of the entire corridor. When Beau Chêne, Inc. waived its option on the Louisiana State Police Troop L property, owned by the Pailet family, it helped make the transaction possible by choosing to support a public safety need on land that might otherwise have supported additional housing and future revenue. In 1984, it also donated a portion of the land on which Roquette Lodge now stands, extending that same spirit of investment to the Catholic Church.

“That spirit still lingers here as a family-friendly club where members and non-members alike can book weddings, events, and special occasion celebrations.”

Over three decades, it has placed more than 1,300 foursomes into the hands of charities and nonprofits, each certificate valued between $350 and $400, turning fairways into fundraisers.

In 2026 alone, Beau Chêne will host 16 charity tournaments. It also serves as the home for Mandeville High School golf and, as scheduling allows, it continues to open its practice facilities to Fontainebleau High School and St. Scholastica Academy.

As you drive through the prestigious neighborhood, it can be tempting to think that what began in 1972 was just a real estate play. But when you get to know the ownership of the Club, you’ll discover that this neighborhood is more than a collection of unique houses. It’s an attitude, an atmosphere that frees us to breathe again. That spirit still lingers here as a family-friendly club where members and non-members alike can book weddings, events, and special occasion celebrations.

MODERNIZING THE MAGIC

Over the last decade, Beau Chêne’s philosophy has translated into deliberate reinvestment into the community. The average age of membership has dropped by nearly ten years. Fitness facilities were moved and expanded by 300 percent. Pickleball courts were added inside and out. Childcare was introduced, infrastructure upgraded, irrigation systems rebuilt, drainage improved. LED lighting has been installed beneath the live oaks, double-pane glass now opens to the western exposure, and HVAC systems have been carefully repositioned for efficiency.

These are not glamorous improvements; they’re structural ones, born from a deep love of the people who live in our community. Don’t get me wrong, Beau Chêne doesn’t suffer from a lack of glam or glitz. Every year, the Fourth of July fireworks light up our fairways, best seen from the pool deck. Community concerts at the Pavilion and bingo nights draw regular crowds of 300 neighbors beneath one roof.

The Club’s founders once imagined New Orleanians crossing the lake for weekends of leisure, and that legacy is still alive. But even more beautifully, what this neighborhood has become to Mandeville

“Over the last decade, Beau Chêne’s philosophy has translated into deliberate reinvestment into the community.”

is much steadier: a civic anchor disguised as a country club. A place where private membership supports public rhythm and economic impact moves in syncopated rhythm with the continuity of the neighborhood.

THE HIDDEN ROI

Drive through the gates of Beau Chêne, and you’ll see investments hiding everywhere.

In an effort to help secure favorable utility rates and preserve the park-like character that defines the neighborhood, the Club donated to Beau Chêne the community’s sewer plant and water wells rather than retaining them for future management and profit. It also maintains 36 holes of golf, tennis and pickleball courts indoors and out, fitness facilities, aquatics, youth programs, child care, and summer camps.

During COVID, the Club’s kitchen pivoted to provide takeout service to all Beau Chêne homeowners, regardless of membership.

If the early chapters of this land were about survival and industry, the coming chapter is about a legacy of stewardship where private institutions like ours invest meaningfully in public ways.

A LEGACY OF LOVE

For centuries, the live oaks that stipple our neighborhood have outlived storms, industries, and generations of ambition. They’ve watched the ground shift to accommodate brickyards, racetracks, theme parks, and fairways. On this bend of the Tchefuncte, where investment is often tallied in quarters and balance sheets, the ROI of Beau Chêne Country Club is measured as much generationally as it is monetarily. It’s found in children who grow up beneath the same canopy their grandparents once admired and in institutions that strengthen and support the surrounding city.

If Walt Disney was right, that dreams require the courage to pursue them, I think he would have felt at home here in Beau Chêne—a place shaped as much by the magic of his own family’s fingerprint as by the courage of the community that calls this Wonderland home.

For membership inquiries, email ashlee@ beauchenecc.com or call (985) 635-0201. Non-members are welcome to host weddings and events at Beau Chêne Country Club.

Redefining MVP: TIM TEBOW’S LIFE BEYOND FOOTBALL

An exclusive Q&A with City Lifestyle

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

From championship trophies to global humanitarian impact, Tim Tebow’s journey has defied every standard playbook. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Tebow pulls back the curtain on the moments that truly defined him, from a humbling middle school church retreat to the life-altering shift of fatherhood. This isn’t just a look back at a career; it’s an invitation into the heart of a man driven by purpose. Read the highlights below, then join us for the full, unfiltered experience by scanning the QR code at the end.

Q: WE ALL KNOW YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, BUT TELL US ABOUT THE CURL CONTEST.

A: I was competing for my future high school team (my brother’s team), and I pushed myself way past what was smart. I ended up collapsing and needing medical attention. But what stayed with me wasn’t the pain, it was the lesson. Would I be willing to do something that others aren’t? For much of my life, I strived to bring my best for a game, but I hope that I can say at the end of my life I was willing to do that for things that actually matter.

Q: YOU’VE ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN SPORTS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT NOW?

A: Becoming a dad. Nothing compares. From the moment I knew my wife was pregnant, I felt a new depth of love for our child, but when you bring your baby home, the responsibility hits you like nothing else. Suddenly, everything you see, every decision you make, you’re asking, “Is this corner too sharp? What happens if she reaches that drawer?” It changes how you see the world and how you see other people.

Q: YOU’VE SPOKEN OPENLY ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND FOOTBALL. HOW DID THAT SEASON OF LIFE SHAPE YOU?

A: I talked a lot about that very thing in my book Shaken . We all go through moments where our faith in our abilities and purpose feels rattled, but I believe it’s often in those storms when God can show us who we could become.

Q: YOU TALK A LOT ABOUT COMPARISON CULTURE. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE COMPARISON HAS BECOME SUCH A TRAP TODAY?

A: Because we’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel. Social media shows people’s “best day,” often filtered and staged, and then we measure our reality against that. There’s a reason filters are so popular—it’s not real. We end up scrolling through images that don’t tell the full story, and without realizing it, comparison starts to steal our joy and our gratitude.

“We’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel... comparison starts to steal our joy.”

Q: YOUR FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON THE “MOST VULNERABLE.” WHERE DID THAT CALLING BEGIN?

A: When I was 15, I met a boy in the Philippines who was treated as a throwaway because he was born with physical differences. That moment changed me. I realized God was calling me to pursue a different kind of MVP, not “Most Valuable Player,” but “Most Vulnerable People.”

Q: FINALLY, WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

A: I have some weird coffee habits, which include protein powder, collagen, and cream all mixed together. I love golf dates with my wife. And every night, I bring snacks to bed to share with our dogs. It brings me more joy than it probably should.

This conversation barely scratches the surface. Tim goes deeper into the moments that rattled him, the joys of fatherhood, and one story he has never shared publicly until now. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on Share the Lifestyle Podcast.

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

MONTH OF APRIL

Northshore Special Needs Family Events

Mandeville Lakefront

Dana Garrett connects special-needs children and caregivers through community, faith, and inclusive fun. Join the monthly caregiver Bible study at We Rock the Spectrum, Sunday Strolls on the Mandeville lakefront to walk, swing, and reset, plus Coffee Talk virtual chats with specialists and caregivers. April dates and the full calendar are posted in the free GroupMe. For information, contact danagarrett127@yahoo.com.

APRIL 6TH

Jazzin on the Tammany Trace

Fontainebleau State Park | 8:00 AM

Jazzin on the Tammany Trace (April 6–7, 2026) is a two-day Northshore ride based at Fontainebleau State Park. Day 1: 37-mile round-trip to Covington. Day 2: 36-mile round-trip to Slidell, then dinner, bar tickets, and live music. Full option $80; Half option $50. Optional lodging: dorm bunks $75, tent camping $45. Register at latrail.org or contact directly at info@latrail.org, (337) 781-9416.

APRIL 10TH

Mandeville Live!

675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville | 6:30 PM

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and kick off the weekend at Mandeville Live! Catch Don Vappie & Creole Jazz (April 10), Christian Serpas & Ghost Town (April 17), and Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition (April 24). Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site. For more information, visit ExperienceMandeville.org or call (985) 624-3147.

APRIL 11TH

Mandeville Trailhead Market

675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville | 9:00 AM

Mandeville Trailhead Market features 90+ local artisan vendors with goods that are locally crafted, locally grown, and locally made. Shop every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with live music on stage beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Upperline Duo). For more information, visit ExperienceMandeville.org or call (985) 624-3147.

APRIL 11TH

Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall

430 Lamarque Street, Mandeville | 6:30 PM

Join us at the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall on Saturday, April 11, 6:30–9:00 p.m., for Matt Rhody’s Hot Club of New Orleans. Expect gypsy-jazz-inspired swing with lightning-fast guitar, virtuosic violin, and high-spirited improvisation, blending classic standards with fresh arrangements. Food provided by the Ladies of the First Free Mission Baptist Church. For more information, visit dewdropjazzhall.com

APRIL 19TH

Northshore Autism Acceptance Festival

Mandeville Trailhead | 10:00 AM

Northshore Autism Acceptance Festival brings families, educators, and neighbors together for a joyful day of inclusion and community. Join the celebration on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mandeville Trailhead. Expect kid-friendly activities, resources, and local partners sharing ways to support neurodiverse individuals year-round. Free admission. Come learn, connect, and celebrate acceptance on the Northshore.