Los Alamos County Environmental Services and Chamisa Elementary School hosted an excited community event Wednesday evening which included art displays, make and take projects, refreshments and an exciting fashion show featuring colorful and creative attire made entirely from recycled materials. Here a student shows something made from recycled materials provided at the event. Photo by Paulina Burnside

Competitors in the fashion show Wednesday evening at Chamisa Elementary School pose for a group photo. Photo by Maire O’Neill Sarah Khan wears an outfit designed and made by Andrea Lynch. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.comArt teacher Renee Mitsunaga and Los Alamos Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule congratulate all who participated in the Recycle Fair & Fashion Show at Chamisa Elementary School Tuesday evening. Also pictured, far left, is emcee for the event, Joyce Eggert Haven. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.comStudents enjoy one of the make and take opportunities at the Recycle Fair Wednesday evening at Chamisa Elementary School. Photo by Paulina Burnside
Fashion show participants line up Wednesday evening at Chamisa Elementary School. Photo by Paulina Burnside
Pretty in pink on the runway Wednesday evening. Photo by Paulina BurnsideBrandon Keller wears a very clever pirate costume Wednesday evening at Chamisa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.comThe plastic bag pool was a big hit with children Wednesday evening at Chamisa Elementary School. Photo by Paulina BurnsideLos Alamos Superintendent of Schools Kurt Steinhaus competes in the Adult Division at Wednesday evening’s fashion show. Phot by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.comDesigner Andrea Lynch, left, and model Sarah Khan are cheered by the audience. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Ethan Mendez leads the line of models at the Recycle Fashion Show. Photo by Paulina Burnside
Hundreds of paper cranes adorn Robin Scully’s dress in the Teen Division. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Michelangelo Lobato competes in the Adult Division Wednesday evening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Chamisa Elementary School principal Suzanne Lynn takes the microphone Wednesday evening to thank Los Alamos County, LAPS staff, parents and students for their participation in the Recyle Fair & Fashion Show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Millie James, left, and her mother Bonnie James enjoy an activity prior to Millie’s modeling debut in Wednesday’s fashion show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Josh Levings serves cake on reuseable  plates Wednesday at the Recycle Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Students participate in make and take projects Wednesday evening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Weird but wonderful – playing in a pool of plastic bags. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Even angels sometimes need some last minute assistance with their dresses. Photo by Paulina Burnside
Kara-Lynn Christensen shows her wings and halo at Wednesday’s fashion show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
A group from the Children’s Division watches as the older models arrive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.comWaving to her fans as she makes a twirl Wednesday evening at the Recycle Fashion Show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
It is always good to accessorize especially at a fashion show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Pretty and colorful trim catches the eye on this dress at Wednesday’s fashion show. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Robin Scully models her remarkable paper crane dress at Chamisa Elementary School Wednesday evening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com