Peak blooms will still be visible, as Meerkerk Gardens hosts two weekend events this month.

The Purple Passion Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Celebrating the purple rhodie varieties guests who wear purple will get a free plant.

There will be a wide variety of hybrid, species and heritage rhodies, from 1 gallon to mature 6-to-7-feet tall field grown plants. Shop early for best selection. Entrance to the gardens is free on sales days.

Garden spokeswoman Joan Bell said this week-end’s sale is one of four weekend sales of the year.

Until the end of June, the nursery will be staff on weekends otherwise customers will need to schedule an appointment or can purchase by honor system.

Right now, the garden has many mature rho-

dies for sale, which were willed to the nonprofit.Later in the month, Meerkerk will host a

Classic Auto Display 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20.

Members of the Whidbey As and Whidbey Cruzers will gather around the gazebo with cars on display.

Entry is $5 for adults. Children younger than 16 are free.

“We invite anyone with an old car to join us,” Bell said.

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a not-for-profit garden open to the public, encompasses 10 acres of display and educational gardens envel-oped by 43 acres of woodland preserve with four-plus miles of nature trails. Friends of Meerkerk memberships, plant sales, admission and contri-butions combine to care for the Gardens.

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CALENDARMEERKERK CLASSIC AUTO SHOW: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 20, at Meerkerk Gardens. Fifth annual classic car display. Whidbey A’s and Whidbey Cruzers clubs will gather around the gazebo at Meerkerk Gardens. They will be joined by cars from Everett and Bellingham to display their marvelous machines. Admission is $5 for adults. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Wednesday June 3

Seattle Opera Preview - “Tosca,” 2-4 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an hour-long multi-media presentation that covers the basics of his-tory, music and stagecraft of “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini.

Job Hunting Workshop for Teens and Young Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., June 3, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn what it takes to get a job. WorkSource staff will go over essential topics to help you stand out from the crowd and land the perfect job. Discover library resources that will boost your knowledge and skills, too.

Session One: Job Search Strategies, Job Skills and Job Applications. Session Two: Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills. Attend one or both sessions. Refreshments provided.

Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:30-7:45 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy a recent superhero film. Popcorn provided.

ThursdayJune 4

Alzheimer Family Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 4, at Summer Hill Assisted Living, Oak Harbor. Support group for families and individuals who are coping with a loved one dealing with all forms of memory loss. Support, education and resources.

Saturday June 6

Meerkerk Purple Passion Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 6-7, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. A wide variety of hybrid, species and heritage rhodies. From 1 gallon to mature 6 to 7-foot field-grown plants. Shop early for best selection. Entrance to the Gardens free on sales days. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m., June 6, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. This comic book space adventure stars Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana in a Marvel Studios produc-tion. A group of interstel-lar outlaws team up to save the galaxy from a villain who seeks ultimate power.

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NW Crossroads Retreat, June 5-7, at the Captain Whidbey Inn. Attendees at the inaugu-ral Northwest Crossroads Retreat : Revelations for Healing Body, Heart, Mind and Spirit can expect to gain confidence, strength and focus during two days of engaging activi-ties. An eclectic set of holistic practitioners from the Pacific Northwest will share new ways of com-bining old traditions and techniques that release past blocks and pains, cre-ate clarity and focus, and enhance awareness of self and others. Register at www.nwxrr.com

WednesdayJune 10

Literature & Laughter Book Group: Astrid and Veronika, 6:15-7:45 p.m., June 10, at the Coupeville

Library. Discussion of this novel by Linda Olsson. All are welcome.

FridayJune 12

Second Friday Nonfiction Book Group: “Quiet,” 10:30 a.m. to noon, June 12, at the Coupeville Library. Join the discussion of this title by Susan Cain.

MondayJune 15

Caregiver Burnout, 1:30 p.m., June 15, at the Freeland Library. Join Sande Mulkey, com-munity ambassador for Regence on Whidbey, for a practical conversation about how to get over the guilt feelings and reach out to those who can help you.

Astronomy for Everyone, 6:30-8 p.m., June 15, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Basic astronomy prin-ciples and other select topics presented by mem-bers of the Island County Astronomical Society. ICAS is dedicated to astronomy, education and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. No experience necessary.

TuesdayJune 16

Explore Summer with Puppet Show: Down the Rabbit Hole, 1-2 p.m., June 16, at the Oak Harbor Library. A story about being true to your-self. A young rabbit tries to find out who he is by becoming someone else. A hilarious puppet show

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WednesdayJune 17

SWELL Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., June 17, at the Freeland Library. Looking for an evening book dis-cussion group? Join us the third Wednesday evening of each month. For adults.

FridayJune 19

Friday Movie Matinee, 2 p.m., June 19, at the Freeland Library. Rated PG-13.

SaturdayJune 20

Twentieth Annual Whidbey Island Garden

Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20, at various loca-tions on the island. www.wigt.org

Sunday June 21

2015 Master Gardener Education Series, 1-2:30 p.m., June 21, at Greenbank Farm’s Stansberry Cottage. You will learn what cover

crops are and why they are used. You will also learn the pros and cons of various cover crops in our climate and to use them effectively. Presenter will be Linda Bartlett. Bartlett is a co-owner of a small, diversified, organic farm, Rosehip Farm and Garden.

Monday June 22

Whidbey Island Radio

Control Society meet-ing, 6-8 p.m., June 22, at the Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor. Learn how and where to fly and how to operate your RC safely. Learn the the FAA rules and meet the society’s pilots. They fly two to three days a week. Guests welcome. Our pilots fly everything from RC glid-ers to turbine jet aircraft. www.wircsrc.com

TuesdayJune 23

Explore Summer: Nature Crusaders, 1-1:45 p.m., June 23, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn about heroes who championed the environment and be inspired to help save the planet yourself. For chil-dren ages 6-11 and their caregivers.

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