A Margarita With a Mission: Tomball Rotary’s Holiday Fundraiser Supports Local Animal Rescues
A holiday dinner out in Tomball can come with a little extra goodwill this season.
The Tomball Rotary Club has teamed up with four local restaurants for a fundraiser featuring the Tomball 1907 Margarita, made with Don Cosme Tequila. Available through December 31, 2026, the special cocktail helps support local animal rescue work, giving residents a simple way to contribute while visiting a neighborhood restaurant.
Club members gathered November 12 at Cisco’s Salsa Company alongside representatives from Abandoned Animal Rescue and Adopt A Rescued Friend. In its recap, Tomball Rotary explained that proceeds from the cocktail support the club and the animal welfare and other charitable causes it serves.
Two more gatherings are coming in December, offering residents a chance to meet the people behind that work.
Where to Find the Tomball 1907 Margarita
Four participating Tomball businesses are serving the fundraiser cocktail throughout the holiday campaign:
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Cisco’s Salsa Company: 209 Commerce St., Tomball, TX 77375
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403 EATS: 403 E. Main St., Tomball, TX 77375
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Captain Brad’s Coastal Kitchen: 24435 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77377
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Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill: 1025 Alma St., Tomball, TX 77375
Residents do not have to attend a launch event to participate. According to Rotary District 5890’s campaign announcement, a portion of each special margarita sold during the fundraiser benefits Abandoned Animal Rescue and Adopt A Rescued Friend.
Two December Gatherings Offer a Chance to Meet Tomball Rotary
The club’s remaining launch events are:
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Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.: Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill
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Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 6 p.m.: Captain Brad’s Coastal Kitchen.
The informal gatherings are an opportunity to ask about Rotary, meet members and learn how the club supports causes around Tomball.
More Than 80 Years of Service in Tomball
Long before the holiday margarita campaign, Tomball Rotary began with local leaders looking for ways to help their growing community.
According to the club’s history, organizers met at Swanson’s Cave, also known as City Cafe, on October 24, 1945. With sponsorship and guidance from the Rotary Club of Conroe, the group secured approval for its application that November and held its charter meeting on December 27, 1945.
Today, the club brings together businesspeople, community leaders, retirees and other residents interested in service. Its work combines fundraising, charitable grants and hands-on assistance, helping local organizations carry out their missions while also supporting student scholarships and leadership opportunities.
The club’s annual fish fry is one example. Its fundraising supports scholarships and community service in Tomball and northwest Houston. Organizations listed among past beneficiaries include Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries, Families Feeding Families, Tomball VFW, Camp Hope and programs serving women and children.
That history helps explain the approach behind the current campaign: bring people together around something enjoyable, partner with local businesses and put the proceeds to work in the community.
The Animal Rescue Work Behind the Fundraiser
For the two featured rescue organizations, community support helps sustain the daily work of caring for animals and finding them homes.
Abandoned Animal Rescue, or AAR, was founded in 2002 by Angie Fenton, Barbara Schulz and James Gordon. Managed and maintained by volunteers, the organization operates a rescue and adoption center, promotes spaying and neutering, and educates the public about humane animal ownership. Foster families also help care for animals with special needs, young litters and pets undergoing rehabilitation.
Adopt A Rescued Friend, also known as AARF Houston, rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals, including dogs facing injuries or significant medical needs. Its work includes taking in animals from the streets and local shelters, coordinating veterinary treatment and helping pets move toward adoption. The organization relies on donations, sponsors, foster homes and volunteers to continue that work.
How to Help Beyond the Holiday Campaign
Residents interested in supporting animal rescue can explore AAR’s volunteer and fundraising opportunities or learn about fostering, adopting, donating and volunteering through AARF Houston. Both organizations offer ways to contribute beyond adopting a pet.
For those curious about broader community service, Tomball Rotary meets Wednesdays at noon at Martha’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill, 1025 Alma St. Residents can visit the club website or follow its Facebook page for updates and opportunities to connect.
A December gathering could be an easy place to start: meet a few neighbors, learn where help is needed and find a way to take part.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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