Events
Elephants in the Park
Join us for hotdogs and fun at South Haven Christian Church - 780 Juniper Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Super Saturday Canvassing
Join us for door knocking with Comptroller Elise Nieshalla. We will meet at South Haven Christian Church at 780 Juniper Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385.
Mayor Costas and Valparaiso Republicans Golf Outing
Join Mayor Jon Costas & the Valparaiso Republicans for a day on the course!
Gather your foursome and join us for golf, food, and great company at The Course at Aberdeen.
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- The Course at Aberdeen | 245 Tower Rd., Valparaiso
- Registration: 7:30 AM
- Tee Time: 8:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:30 PM
GOLF & LUNCH OPTIONS
• Individual golfer: $200
• Team sponsorship / foursome: $1,000
• Lunch only: $50
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support the outing through a hole, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart, or golf shotgun sponsorship. Packages range from Bronze to Platinum, with opportunities starting at $250.
Sponsorship deadline: September 9, 2026
To register or discuss sponsorships, contact:
Jack Pupillo
219-789-9457
jmpupill@gmail.com
Michelle Harris
219-477-9937
Friendsofmichelleharris@gmail.com
See you on the course!
Paid for by the Valparaiso Republicans.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Candidate meet and greet at Central Church of God (5120 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368).
Dawn Miller for County Council Fundraiser
Dawn Miller for Council Council Fundraiser at BW3s in Valparaiso (212 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN).
Fundraiser for Sheriff Jeff Balon
Re-Election Fundraiser for Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon. Deadline for registration is May 30th, 2025.
For registration or sponsorship information call:
Tim Manteuffel at 219-241-2501 or
Bernie Bilder at 219-299-9911
Countywide Meeting
Join us for our first county meeting of 2025! Our special guests are the Porter County Commissioners Jim Biggs, Ed Morales, and Barb Regnitz.
Appetizers and cash bar
PCRW Club Memorial Day Cookout
This is an event for the whole family. We will have burgers, hot dogs, chips, and bottled water. Feel free to bring a side, but definitely bring the family, a friend, or both! Let’s remember together.
RSVP Jackie Haney, President PCRW 219-508-6954
South County GOP Meeting
South County GOP District Meeting. Guest Speaker: Julie Olthoff
Candidate Callout
Candidates interested in running for election and or re-election in 2026 are invited to a candidate information night. Megan Umlauf from Cardinal Contact LLC will be going over the following:
Things to ask yourself before you run
Motivation and purpose
Time and energy commitment
Public scrutiny and privacy
Understanding the role
Support Network
Things to do once you've decided to run
Define your Message and Platform
Build a Campaign Team
Understand the Legal Requirements
Fundraise Early and Strategically
Engage the Community and Build Visibility