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Events at
One Place

the nights you circle on your calendar

At One Place, events aren’t just fundraisers β€” they’re experiences. The ones where friends gather, stories are shared, and the community comes together to support children and families across Onslow County. Each year, our signature events prove that doing good can also be a really good time.

Our Signature Events

Two Nights.
One Community.
Immeasurable Impact.

At the SECU Hope Center

πŸ’Ž Annual Gala Β· September 19th, 2026

Diamonds & Denim

For 18+ years, Diamonds & Denim has brought Onslow County together for an unforgettable celebration of community, generosity, and the children whose futures depend on what we build together. In 2026, for the first time, in our new home: the SECU Hope Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us on September 19!

πŸ”₯ Signature Event Β· March 7th, 2027

Oak & Smoke

An evening where every pour has a purpose. Rare bourbons and curated wines, live jazz, a master Torcedor hand-rolling cigars, chef-crafted culinary stations, and a live auction β€” all benefiting the One Place Child Advocacy Center.

Year-Round Events

Community Events & Activities

Beyond our signature fundraising events, One Place is active in the Onslow County community all year long β€” from awareness campaigns and training days to family-facing activities and coalition gatherings. All are welcome.

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Why These Events Matter

When Community Gathers,
Something Powerful Happens

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Children gain advocates who believe in their safety and healing

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Families feel supported by a community that refuses to look away

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The mission feels shared β€” never carried alone

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Critical programs are sustained year-round through one great night

These events fuel critical programs, raise awareness, and remind us that hope grows strongest when people come together with open hearts and a shared purpose.

More Ways to Join

Beyond Our Signature Events

In addition to Oak & Smoke and Diamonds & Denim, One Place participates in and hosts other community events throughout the year β€” each one offering another opportunity to connect, learn, and support our mission.

Whether you attend one event or many, your presence helps strengthen the safety net around children and families in Onslow County.

Save the date. Bring a friend.
Make an impact.

We’d love to see you at one β€” or both β€” of our signature events. Your presence is part of what makes these evenings possible.

Can’t Make It to an Event?

There are many ways to support the mission of One Place β€” year-round, at any level. Every gift, every sponsorship, every act of generosity helps children and families across Onslow County.