The Break

10/04/2026

NAMI Walks NAMI of McHenry County 💙💙

10/04/2026

The Youth Empower Alliance is at it again! Help the YEA Harvard Youth Advisory Committee raise funds to make safe, beautiful spaces in their community! Show these young leaders some love!
NAMI of McHenry County Warp Corps Harvard Junior High SchoolThe Harvard State BankHarvard High SchoolHarvard Diggins LibraryThe City of Harvard, IllinoisHarvard Community Unit School District 50Greater Harvard Area Historical SocietySt. Joseph Catholic Church, Harvard, IL

Youth Voice Community Impact!

09/29/2026

Successful color walk🍃🍁🍂

09/28/2026

Want to walk with us this Saturday? Remember to sign up for Grimlen's group! We'll see you at Emricson Park! www.namiwalks.org/teams/85554

09/27/2026

Our Teen Center is always in need of donations to create a welcoming, positive space for young people. If you have any gently used electronic items or display items listed, please consider donating to us! Thank you for helping us support our community's youth!

09/24/2026

The Break Teen Center has adopted part of Main Street and are committed to keeping it clean for the next two years!

We have our first community clean up October 11th from 10AM-1PM! We would love to have as many members and their friends and family join!

RSVP link: https://www.clbreak.com/event-details/community-clean-up

09/23/2026

Come say hi to our scarecrow DJ Hay-Bale outside Salon C in Downtown Crystal Lake! Don’t forget that when members sign-up they receive 4 free music lessons through our Soundwaves program! 🧡

09/19/2026

‼️🚨The Pauly Starfox Birthday Bash is TODAY at Mackey's Hideout🚨‼️ Help us raise funds to support Live4Lali and The Break Teen Center by purchasing raffle tickets for your chance to win one of four amazing prize baskets, generously supported by our wonderful sponsors!

Up Last: Keep the Scene Alive
Celebrate the local music scene with a basket packed with merch, music, and goodies from talented artists, bands, and local businesses!

This Basket Includes:
* Ukulele ($50) and $20 Gift Certificate from Pearl Street Music ($70)
* $50 Gift Certificate to Siren Records
* Yhprum Tapestry and shirts ($100)
* Take 32 Shirt ($30)
* Endowed Shirt ($30)
* Sink Merch ($30)
* Bardware Shirts ($60)
* Emergency Rave Kit from Interstellar Kreations ($15)

Est Value: $385

Raffle & 50/50 Ticket Prices:

6 tickets for $5
26 tickets for $20

You can buy tickets at the show or make donations through our website (clbreak.com)!

Every ticket purchased helps support harm reduction efforts and adolescent programming in our community. Thank you for supporting! 🩵💙

09/18/2026

‼️🚨The Pauly Starfox Birthday Bash is TOMORROW at Mackey's Hideout 🚨‼️ Help us raise funds to support Live4Lali and The Break Teen Center by purchasing raffle tickets for your chance to win one of four amazing prize baskets, generously supported by our wonderful sponsors!

Up Third: Self-Care Basket
You can’t pour from an empty cup! Enter to win a basket full of goodies designed to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy a little well-deserved “me time”!

This basket is filled items from Mindful Roots and Enlightened Balance, including:
* Full Moon Zodiac Candle
* Loose Leaf Tea Infuser
* Relax Roll On Oil
* Aromafume Chakra Balancing Essential Oil Blends
* Zum hand & body lotion, milk soap bar, and shea butter bath salts
* Four 3-Day passes to Edge Fitness Center
* Rooted Defense (immune support) loose leaf tea
* Good vibes incense sticks
* English Lavender incense sticks
Est Value: $75

Raffle & 50/50 Ticket Prices:

6 tickets for $5
26 tickets for $20

You can buy tickets at the show, make donations through our website (clbreak.com), or stop by the Break before Saturday!

Every ticket purchased helps support harm reduction efforts and adolescent programming in our community. Thank you for supporting! 🩵💙

09/18/2026

‼️🚨The Pauly Starfox Birthday Bash is 2 Days Away at Mackey's Hideout🚨‼️ Help us raise funds to support Live4Lali and The Break Teen Center by purchasing raffle tickets for your chance to win one of four amazing prize baskets, generously supported by our wonderful sponsors!

Up second: Off the Tracks 🚂
Packed with goodies from restaurants and cafes in Downtown Crystal Lake (easily accessible by the metro train)!
This includes:
Distorted Sandwiches and Sodas $50 Gift certificate and free shirt ($80)
Aroma Gift Card $10
Moontime $25
Cafe Olympic $25
Est Value: $190

Raffle & 50/50 Ticket Prices:

6 tickets for $5
26 tickets for $20

You can buy tickets at the show, make donations through our website (clbreak.com), or stop by the Break before Saturday!

Every ticket purchased helps support harm reduction efforts and adolescent programming in our community. Thank you for supporting! 🩵💙