Collection of essays explores appeal of living in Western Washington

Bellingham's Rebecca Helm Beardsall works in the extended education department at Western Washington University. She recently edited a collection of essays, "Western Washington Reflections: Stories from the Puget Sound to Vancouver."

She will be joined by some of the contributors for a talk about the book at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Village Books, 1200 11th St.