It seems universal—especially in a small community like the CWE—that one conversation leads to another topic, and before you know it you find connections you never expected. That’s what happened in early May when Kate Haher and I were visiting New City School in advance of the 2nd Neighborhood Community Meeting. We were there to…
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Last minute CWE Gift Guide, Part III
Q Boutique at the World Chess Hall of Fame carries a wide variety of unusual chess sets at many different price points. The latest addition to Q Boutique’s inventory is also the most expensive. Hand-crafted in Italy, the Samurai Set on Onyx/Bronze Board (22″ square) is $7,139, Member price is $5,711.20. The board and chess…
Train hobbyist lays down tracks in the CWE
It took Mel Husmann, above, three days to unpack boxes and set up his elaborate train set in the corner window of what will soon become Twisted Ranch at York and Maryland Avenue. Husmann transported about 90% of his collection to the CWE at the request of his daughter Kate Haher, executive director of CWENCID…