CHICO, Calif. - A Chico State alum is bringing a fresh twist to the concept of recycling with a new thrift market event.

Chico Creative Reuse hosted the first of a series of reuse and thrift markets that will be held every Thursday night in September.

The event was held at Chico Creative Reuse on Orange Street between 6th and 7th Streets.

The idea that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure rang true at this event, where artists are transforming materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

This is the first event of its kind in Chico, inviting community members to support local artists and find inspiration. The inaugural event featured eight vendors who showed off their craft, using items like scrap metal and old jewelry to create art.

In addition to the art on display, th

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