Monkey Business: Binti, the female gorilla who...

Monkey Business: Binti, the female gorilla who captured hearts by rescuing an injured boy at an Illinois zoo last week, is being honored in Woodland Hills by followers of the late Edgar Rice Burroughs, who created Tarzan. The Burroughs Bibliophiles will salute Binti with their “Kala” award, named for the ape who rescued John Clayton Greystoke--better known as Tarzan in the stories. . . . Burroughs’ descendants still operate the company that controls the Tarzan name from offices located on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana. The Bibliophiles are meeting today and tomorrow at the Warner Center Marriott.

Skate Away: Officials broke ground in Van Nuys on Thursday for a new complex for roller and ice skating (B3). . . . Near the site, due to open next year, Jasmine Lopez, above, took her new wheels out for a spin. More details in the Recreation Column on (C9).

X-Philes: Looking for paranormal activity in the Valley this weekend? Fans of the hit Fox television series “The X-Files” convene Saturday and Sunday at the Burbank Airport Hilton. . . . The conference includes panel discussions from series writers and guest stars. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster.