‘Zombies’ train for ‘Thriller’ dance at county fair Christopher Estrella of CStarproductionz is hosting free dance classes at Mission Bay and in Point Loma in advance of a “Thriller” dance event June 25 at the San Diego County Fair. Estrella is hosting all former “zombies” and “wannabe zombies,” which includes participants from the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Marine Corps and sheriff’s and police associations. The classes are open to the public and located throughout the city. Locally, classes are held at: • Mission Bay on Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. behind the Hilton Hotel, 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive • in Point Loma on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. at NTC Park in Liberty Station, 2750 Dewey Road Estrella said he will also be posting “Thilller” dance lessons on his website so people can practice at home. An added bonus is each performer is given free entrance into the fair. For more information, visit www.cstarproductionz.com ‘Beginning of Hope’ fashion show to benefit foster youth A benefit fashion show is slated for Wednesday, May 18 to benefit two foster-care organizations: Voices for Children and Just in Time for Foster Youth. The “Beginning of Hope” show, which will take place at the Soledad Club in Pacific Beach, will feature the fashions of Stacey Blanchet of Blanchet Designs, Jennifer Lynn of Linden of Los Angeles, Camille Wood of Dazzieme by Camille and Artemisa Knudtson of Artemisa’s Creations. The evening will be hosted by television personality Keely Lindquist. Voices for Children is a nonprofit organization which tries to ensure that abused, neglected and abandoned children who have become dependents of the San Diego County Court have a safe and permanent home. Through its network of trained and educated volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), Voices for Children works with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to identify and protect the best interests of each child inside and outside of court. Just in Time for Foster Youth provides transitioning foster youth with opportunities for self-sufficiency through emergency support, essential resources, and personal guidance at critical junctures on their path to independence. The show begins at 7 p.m., although the doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $65 for adults, $30 for students and $25 for ages 11 to 18. The cost includes dinner, drinks, a no-host bar with specialty drinks, and dessert. The Soledad Club is located at 5050 Soledad Road. For tickets and details, visit www.blanchet designs.com