Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for a Chamber Coffee on Thursday to celebrate the Great Bend Zoological Society to be held at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. Enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with others and stay in the know about what’s happening in our vibrant community. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 9:30.
The Great Bend Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo through fundraising, community outreach, and educational initiatives. Working in partnership with the City of Great Bend, the Society helps enhance zoo operations, sponsor animal exhibits, and fund special projects such as exhibit upgrades and accessibility improvements. Members of the Society receive benefits like discounts, exclusive updates, and invitations to special events, all while playing an active role in the zoo’s growth and mission to promote wildlife education and conservation. Learn more at https://www.greatbendks.net/306/Zoo-Society.
Kansas Pro Wash ribbon cutting set
Following this week’s Great Bend Chamber Coffee, around 10 a.m. Thursday, there will be a ribbon cutting to celebrate Kansas Pro Wash’s five-year anniversary. The ribbon cutting will take place in the zoo parking lot, 2123 Main.
Meet the owner and learn more about their expanded services. Kansas Pro Wash will have its van on-site to showcase the work they do and how they continue to grow.
Kansas Pro Wash, owned by Derik Schneider, offers professional pressure washing and staining services for both residential and commercial projects. From cleaning pools and restoring decks to tackling large-scale jobs across Kansas — including recent work in Atchison and the Kansas City area — Kansas Pro Wash is known for quality results and attention to detail. In addition to pressure washing, they also offer staining services to protect and enhance the look of fences and decks.
Whether you’re in Great Bend or surrounding areas like Hays, Russell, or Pratt, they’re ready to help boost your curb appeal. For questions email kansasprowash@gmail.com or call 620-793-6756.
