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16 UCW DECEMBER 2-8, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM a SCOUTLOOK APP ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Foote Director of Communications Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Liberty Point Bulletin ScoutLook is a mobile app designed to help military and civilian families find their way around Fort Bragg and the Communities of Cumberland County. With custom filtering op- tions, user-specific recom- mendations and integrated GPS capabilities, ScoutLook provides users with on-the- SHOPPING OPTIONS By the time you read this article, the Christ- mas shopping season will be in full swing. The Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (FACVB) wants to help with your shop- ping plans. The FACVB has compiled three shopping trails. One trail guides you to loca- tions for the the perfect gift for the bookworm on your list. The other two are for shoppers who enjoy looking for special and unique gifts. LITERARY LANES SECOND-HAND TREASURE On the Second-Hand Tresure Trail, shoppers will find over 40 different places to hunt for that elusive antique or one-of-a-kind collectible. Thrift seekers and bargain hunters will have their hands full with gently-used house- wares, jewelry, furniture, and war memora- bilia dating as far back as the 16th century. ANTIQUING TRAIL go access to events, attractions, hotels, restaurants and other things around them, both on-base and off-base. For military families stationed on-base, ScoutLook offers directions, contact information and user reviews of all the Fort Bragg facilities, as well as integrat- ed access to MWR's event calendar. When the off-base preference is select- ed, ScoutLook transforms into a pocket guide for civilian families around Cum- berland County. Cumberland County, North Caro- lina is the epicenter of some of the richest stories of American history. That is one of the reasons why you will find volumes of books re-telling our rich heritage across our dozens of libraries and bookstores. Here, you can enjoy all the mystery novels, coffee shops, and magazines that make for a fun, lazy Sunday afternoon. Cumberland County is home to over a dozen treasure-filled antique shops, making America's Hometown a favorite destination for antique- seekers from all over. The antique selection you'll find here is broad and rewarding, from vintage furniture to house wares, clothing to toys, vintage jewelry and civil war memora- bilia. Learn more and download each trail at VisitFayettevilleNC.com/CulturalHeritageTrails 1 1 6 Green Street Fayetteville, NC 2830 1 (9 1 0) 829-9 171 www.fascinate-U .com Thur., Dec. 10: 10 a.m. "Fascinating Story Time" w/ the Public Library (free admission for story time) Sat., Dec. 12: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. "Make It, Take It" Christmas Ornaments Sat., Dec. 19 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. "Super Science Saturday" The Strength of Triangles Sat., Dec. 26: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. "Silly Saturday" Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and receive free museum admission! The museum will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Cape Fear Railroaders will be running their trains on the 3rd oor on Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 19 from noon to 4 p.m. DECEMBER EVENTS Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year! Invest In Advertising Opportunities We can show you how to market your business! 910.484.6200 www.upandcomingweekly.com