Saturday evening, a packed Knights of Columbus Hall saw the community celebrating the anniversary of The Oasis. The event, which included a ceremonial cake-cutting and a slide presentation by Bob Albert, Oasis president, ended with rousing theatrics and song from the KC Players.

Pictures by Mike Fak

There was a great attendance for the 25th anniversary dinner.

Oasis director Dom Dalpoas talks of the first 25 years and the future of The Oasis.

Bob Albert, Oasis president,  showed the first 25 years in a slide presentation.

Keith Leesman, vice president, introduces former Oasis board presidents.

What's a party without a great cake.

A lampoon of former Illinois governors was one of the KC Players' skits.

Bill Haley and the Comets were at the party.

Buddy Holly and the Crickets were there as well.

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