2026 Annual Rice Drive

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 8:00am to 1:00pm

Once again, we are gearing up for our annual rice drive by distributing food packages to our local Chinatown senior citizens.  We will partner with the Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) to distribute the packages and to assist with voter registration.  

With food prices rising beyond normal inflation for several years now, our senior community needs help more than ever.  Last year, we distributed 300 packages of culturally appropriate food items to our CID community.  With your help, we hope to surpass that number this year.

Please donate to help us continue this tradition.

C.A.C.A. Seattle Presents: The Archaeology of Rock Springs Chinatown and the 1885 Chinese Massacre – FREE *please register below

Date: Sunday, October 25 – 12PM to 2PM

Location: Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island, WA

Join us for a fascinating journey into one of the most significant yet often overlooked chapters of American history. The Archaeology of Rock Springs Chinatown and the 1885 Chinese Massacre explores how archaeology is uncovering the lives, resilience, and experiences of Chinese immigrants in Wyoming during the late nineteenth century.

In 1885, anti-Chinese violence erupted in Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 Chinese miners and the destruction of Rock Springs Chinatown. The massacre remains one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese violence in United States history. More than a century later, archaeological research is helping bring these forgotten stories to light.

Featured speaker Dr. Laura Ng, historical archaeologist and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Grinnell College, will share insights from her archaeological excavations and research on the Rock Springs and Evanston Chinatowns. Through artifacts, historical records, and community stories, Dr. Ng reveals how archaeology provides a powerful lens into the everyday lives of Chinese immigrants and the challenges they faced in the American West.

The program will also highlight recent efforts to increase public awareness of this history, including a congressional resolution introduced by Judy Chu recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre.

Whether you are interested in archaeology, Chinese American history, immigration, the American West, or social justice, this engaging presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn about a pivotal historical event and the ongoing work to preserve its legacy.