Don't worry if you couldn't make it to Tampa this week. If you're a Union County Republican who wants to watch as Gov. Chris Christie takes center stage during his keynote speech tonight, then make your way to the Elks Lodge in Summit for a local GOP-sponsored event.

Below is an email from Republican Committee of Union County finance chairman (and onetime Freeholder candidate), Chris Smith of Summit.

THE SPEECH GOES ON! 

A little hurricane has never been known to slow down Governor Chris Christie.  He is still on to be the keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention TONIGHT!!  

Please join the Republican Committee of Union County at the Summit Elks, 40 Maple Street in Summit, for a speech watching party!  

Although Governor Christie won’t be speaking until around 10p.m., the doors open at 8p.m, and all are welcome. 

We will have free snacks and there is a cash bar with the best drink prices in town! Hang out, play pool or shuffleboard, and join the excitement as a New Jersey Republican takes center stage on the national level! 

Requested donation is only $20.

Hope to see you all there! 

— Andy Smith, RCUC Finance Chairman