Some seasons defy labels, and September is one of them. Around here, we call it Fummer — when sundresses and sweaters share the same closet and lemonade sits right next to pumpkin spice.

In next week’s Beyond the Neighborhood, we’ll celebrate Fummer and the joy it brings, along with some even bigger themes:

• How kindness grew from one woman’s kitchen table into a global movement.

• The staff at New Horizons who’ve spent decades lifting others up.

• And the “goodest heart” I know — though she’ll never admit it.

It’s kindness, community, and seasonal confusion wrapped into one issue. And trust me, you’ll want to read it.