Toy Drive at 3rd Floor; Wine Deals at Batanga

MIDTOWN— Head to this beer bar tomorrow (December 12) for Jingle Balls: SECOND DOWN, a toy drive co-hosted by 94.5 The Buzz's Jessica DeBate. The event goes from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and bites, but are asked to take a new athletic ball to join for the festivities. More info here. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN—Those who dine at Batanga from December 15 to December 31 will receive an envelope containing a gift certificate to the restaurant in the amount of $5 to $50. Present the unopened envelope any day in January to redeem your gift. Also at this downtown tapas bar and restaurant, all bottles of wine are 50% off every Sunday. [Eaterwire]

HANGOVER OBSERVATIONS— The Houston Press celebrated its annual Tequila & Tamale party last night. Kaitlin Steinberg writes: "In tallying up your votes, we found that El Gran Malo's tasty and multi-dimensional cocktail was your clear favorite. El Gran Malo and El Big Bad have both decided to make it a special this week, so stop by either spot and try the winning 'El Hat Trick' drink." [Houston Press]