San Luis Obispo Tribune (CA): Boys & Girls Club honors activist on César Chávez Day in Paso Robles

Boys & Girls Club honors activist on César Chávez Day in Paso Robles

Thalia Carbajal was one of several teens from the Quest Bound Leadership program who came out Thursday to paint a mural of César Chávez near the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County in Paso Robles. (By Joe Johnston | jjohnston@thetribunenews.com | purchase prints)

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With bold strokes of paint, youths with the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County in Paso Robles celebrated César Chávez Day on Thursday by working on a mural.

The artwork, located behind the club at 600 26th St., is a multiphase project called the “Be Great Mural.” It has various scenes, each designed to teach youngsters “to be great, reaching their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens,” according to the group. A painting of César Chávez was added to the piece.