Heather Molton is excited about the upcoming 2013-2014 school year, when she will assume responsibilities as Hyer Elementary’s PTA president. Hyer’s nominating process began with parent interest forms that are submitted to a nominating committee. The nominating committee presented the slate at the February General PTA meeting. Newly-elected board members include 
Ann Lovasz, president-elect, Michele Vicente, treasurer, and Holly Krug, ways and means Director. Molton said, "I am thrilled about the new 2013-14 Hyer PTA Board members, and I am truly humbled to be surrounded by such an amazing group of dedicated Hyer volunteers. I sincerely appreciate their commitment to Hyer and I am confident that we will see great things ahead as we prepare for the coming school year."
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society will hold its annual home tour on Saturday, April 6. The tour will showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled and updated to serve the lifestyle needs of families today. 2013 Home Tour Chair Cindy Brewer said, “Our mission is to protect, preserve and promote the historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Park 
Cities. A portion of the proceeds of the 2013 Home Tour Week will be used to help preserve and maintain the Park Cities House at Dallas Heritage Village, which was the second house built in Highland Park. It also funds the May and November land marking ceremonies. For more information on the houses being showcased and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
Active Park Cities residents Julie and Rob Little are co-chairing this year’s “Kid to Do” at the Dallas Zoo. This family event will occur on Saturday, June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Zoo. Rob Little said, “Julie and I are honored and excited to be the chairs. Kids will love having the run of the Zoo in the evening with their friends, feeding giraffes, seeing koalas, riding camels and exploring the other great exhibits. It really is the best family party of the year!” There will also be bounce houses, a DJ, and 
food provided by a large selection of Dallas restaurants. All money raised directly benefits the Dallas Zoo. For more information, including tickets, please CLICK HERE.
The 2nd annual Callier Cares Luncheon will honor Park Cities resident Geraldine “Tincy” Miller with the 2013 Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award. The event will be held on Friday, April 26 at the Dallas Country Club. This award is presented annually to an individual or group of individuals who has contributed significantly to advancing the care of patients with communication disorders.
Proceeds from the event will benefit patients in need through the Callier Care Fund. Ruth and Ken Altshuler created the fund to help children and adults who would otherwise be unable to afford treatment to overcome speech, language and hearing disorders.
Images courtesy of HPISD, the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, and the Dallas Zoo.