West Hills children’s musical
“We Three Spies” is the annual children's musical at West Hills Community Church. The amusing play is a modern update of the Nativity Story featuring clever songs, delightful music and spiritual truth. Performances held at 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 8. No charge, (408) 779-0697.
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