Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Jan. 3-10

Here is a sampling of entertainments this week and also save-the-date events to put on your calendar. Birds of the Santa Monica Mountains: Easy walk to spot local birds, 8:30-10 a.m. Jan. 4. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide. Heavy rain cancels (but leader will walk if people show up). Leaving, on time, at the flagpole at the Anthony C.