Kulcha Shok parties

The Second annual Kulcha Shok photo contest has kicked off. Photographers can submit surfing images to Lance-O at lanceo@kulchashok.com. They must have the Kulcha Shok logo in them.

Kulcha Shok Muzik bills itself as “bringing reggae and surf-oriented events, productions, promotions & vibes to the masses.” The Miami Beach-based company produces radio programing, a TV show called Island Hoppers, music and more, all devoted to surfing.

It’s a lifestyle.

The company’s Dirty South showdown and surf contest is returning on December 5. Visit KulchaShok.com regularly as details develop.

And the surf parties continue. Reggae Sundays (aka “the Church”) are every Sunday at Jazid (1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach), Third Thursdays have returned to Purdy Lounge (1811 Sunset Harbor Drive, Miami Beach) and Kulcha Shok is at Boston’s (40 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach) every other Monday.

The Corporate Challenge is an opportunity for employees to improve camaraderie and promote a healthier lifestyle while raising funds for the children of St. Jude. Corporate teams vie for the Corporate Cup, which is awarded to the team with the best overall race time. In addition, a trophy will be awarded to the corporate team that raises the most funds for St. Jude.

To participate in the Corporate Challenge, individuals and relay teams are responsible for the race entry fee plus a minimum of $150 per athlete in pledges/donations. Each team member is provided with a fundraising resource packet and information about St. Jude that can be shared with donors, tools to create their own personalized fundraising website and an online training program provided by Active.com.

The first 50 Corporate Challenge participants and St. Jude Heroes Charity Athletes to raise $4,000 will receive a free two-night stay at Loews Miami Beach Hotel and two roundtrip AirTran tickets. Other incentives such as gift cards, airline vouchers and hotel vouchers are also available for reaching certain fundraising levels.

Events held in conjunction with the Nautica South Beach Triathlon include a beach expo on April 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as well as a kids run and tot trot at 10 a.m. on race day.

To register for the triathlon and to become a Corporate Challenge participate or St. Jude Charity Athlete, visit SouthBeachTri.com.

The Nautica South Beach Triathlon is presented by Toyota. Other premier sponsors include Men’s Health magazine, Paul Mitchell, K-Swiss and the city of Miami Beach.