A readers' theater presentation, "Christmas in Prose and Poem: a Celebration of the Nativity in Readings and Rhymes" will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 21 in Hager Hall at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks.

Church members will present dramatic readings of Christmas poetry and short narrative pieces. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the Manna food pantry.

St. Pat's will host three Christmas Eve services on Wed., Dec. 24 in the sanctuary.

•Worship for families with young children and a "Happy Birthday, Jesus" party will be at 5 p.m.

•Two identical festive Holy Eucharist services with guest musicians, choir and candles will be at 7 and 10 p.m.

A quiet, reflective Christmas Day service with Holy Communion be at 10 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 25.

For more information, call the church office at (805) 630-9039.