'Party with a Purpose' at The Secret Garden

Better believe it's going to be a rockin' good time at The Secret Garden on

Saturday: These are shirts for the staff who will be working the 'Party with a
Purpose.' The event will have a '60s vibe! Paint a friendship rock and help
a good cause. (Photo courtesy The Secret Garden)

Paint a friendship rock and help women, children in crisis

Combine a love of gardening and garden art with a good cause.

On Saturday, Feb. 8, The Secret Garden in Elk Grove will host its ninth annual "Party with a Purpose." The event benefits St. John’s Program for Real Change, a Sacramento shelter and rehabilitation program for homeless and battered women and their children.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., patrons will enjoy specials and refreshments while getting to paint a friendship rock to take home. Suggested donation is $15.

RSVP at 916-682-6839. The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., in Elk Grove.

Details and directions: www.secretgarden-online.com.

For more information on St. John's Program for Real Change: www.stjohnsprogram.org.

-- Debbie Arrington