COLUMBIA, MD — The Little Gym of Columbia will be holding an open house on Monday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its site at 10101 Twin Rivers Rd., Suite 112. The Little Gym is a gymnastics program that encourages children to build their developmental skills and confidence.

Mother-daughter duo Gazelle and Sharyl Xavier opened the local Little Gym of Columbia recently. Gazelle Xavier is the franchisee and Sharyl Xavier is the gym director. During the open house, children and families will be able to try out gym games like using the parachute and try the bars, beam and vault. There also will be refreshments and raffles.