For many, Gainesville is known as a college town as it’s home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. But an upcoming festival is helping change the city's narrative.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (BBBSNEFL), part of the nation’s oldest and largest mentoring organization, has been empowering youth in Northeast Florida for over a century. This January, in honor of National Mentoring Month, BBBSNEFL invites the community to join the mentorship movement. From January 15-19, the Acosta Bridge and Florida Blue Riverside will shine green to raise awareness, culminating in their 8th Annual Little Big Run on Saturday, January 18th. Join them for music, food, and celebration as they honor the power of mentorship. Share your story with #BeBig, sign up to be a "Big," or donate to help create life-changing relationships. Learn more at www.BBBSNEFL.org or call (904) 727-9797. It Takes Little to Be Big!

In honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and BBBSNEFL’s incredible 110th anniversary, Margarita J’Ville has been moved to September! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida for its annual Margarita J’ville event Friday, September 27 at Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill at 6:30 pm. A tropical celebration for a great cause! Guest can groove to live music by the amazing Bay Kings Band, savor delicious island cuisine, sip on unlimited margaritas and handcrafted cocktails, and win big at our exciting silent auction, raffles and fan-favorite liquor pull!

Big Brothers Big is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most impactful mentoring program. Working within the communities of Northeast Florida for over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (BBBSNEFL) has effectively changed the lives of thousands through impactful mentoring programs and meaningful relationships.

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ModernCities.com put together a list of 12 fun activities and popular attractions in Duval County -- all free of charge. Cummer Museum of Art & GardensIf youre an art lover with a free Friday night, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the place to be. In addition to the fort replica, there are also miles of trails and the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center. Elsewhere in Jacksonvilles massive Timucuan Preserve, you can visit Kingsley Plantation, the Spanish Pond, and Cedar Point. Check out the remaining eight jewels of Jacksonville you can enjoy for free at moderncities.com/article/2019-jul-12-free-things-to-do-in-jacksonville-page-2

1942: Actress and film director Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on the sitcom "Laverne and Shirley," is born in The Bronx, New York. Marshall is also known for directing such movies as "Big," "Awakenings" and "A League