Two of the major moms groups in the neighborhood are gearing up for the new preschool year, hosting their member round-ups next week.

The North Dallas Early Childhood PTA’s event is 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Walnut Hill Recreation Center. The first general meeting is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church.

The Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association holds its membership drive at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Bookmarks library inside NorthPark Center. The first general meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 23 at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church.

Both groups are open to mothers with preschool aged children, offering playgroups, moms’ night out, book clubs, children’s activities and monthly meetings. Children do not have to be enrolled in preschool. Both groups require annual dues of $35.