Toms River, NJ ... The Cruisin' Downtown season continues on Wednesday, June 10 with featured band RB Express.  The monthly event is presented by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County and takes place on Washington Street.  One of the few vintage auto shows that offers live musical entertainment, the ever-popular "Cruisin' Downtown" takes place the second Wednesday of each month through September, from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free and open to public.

Restaurants and shops will be open and live entertainment will be featured. New Jersey's own RB Express (www.rbexpressdoowop.com <http://www.rbexpressdoowop.com/> ), a group that exemplifies the tight harmonies and rhythms of early street corner doo-wop, will be performing the great songs from the '40's through '70's and will have you singing along to old favorites.  DJ Dave and Elvis impersonator Ray Kaminski will be on hand to keep the tunes rolling.  To celebrate Father's Day, the Ocean County Library will present Bob Sloan, author of the new cookbook "Dad's Awesome Grilling Book".  Mr. Sloan, who's quoted as saying "where there's smoke, there's Father", will be demonstrating grilling techniques from his book in front of the Library.  Street vendors, contests, prizes and giveaways round out the event and offer something for everyone.

Owners with vintage automobile models dating prior to 1984 are eligible to participate and must obtain a dash plaque by registering at the Downtown Toms River event booth on the corner of Washington Street and Court House Lane.  Registration is free.  Best of Show trophies are presented by the Vintage Auto Club to the top three automobiles at each "Cruisin' Downtown" event.  Owners displaying cars should report to Hadley Avenue, off Hooper Avenue, between 4 and 5 p.m., facing south to Washington Street. Representatives from the Vintage Auto Club will be on hand to direct participants.

For motorcycle enthusiasts and proud owners, members of the Trinity Motorcycle Ministry will be available at the motorcycle registration table, which is located at Town Hall plaza.  Motorcycles can access this area by taking Water Street to Horner Street and entering the Town Hall courtyard, where they will be directed to the registration table and parking.   According to Michael Redpath, Executive Director of Downtown Toms River, Cruisin' Downtown has continued to grow in size.  "We are thrilled that our Cruisin' event has continued to gain popularity.  At the kickoff last month, we had over 200 vintage cars and more than 100 motorcycles.  We are working hard to maximize every bit of space we have available for this event so we accommodate as many vehicles as possible."

"Cruisin Downtown" is sponsored by Capone's Gourmet Pizza & Restaurant, United Water Toms River, Comcast, New Jersey Natural Gas, Mr. Alan's Florist, Shore Photography, Extra Space Storage, and radio stations WJRZ and the WRAT.

Created to encourage tourism and attract area residents to the historic business district of Toms River, "Cruisin' Downtown" is among several special events scheduled throughout the year by Downtown Toms River.  Other events include the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, July 18; the 4th Annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival, September 26 and the Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from June 10 through October 28.  Returning to the event calendar this year is the Concerts in the Park series, which launched on May 16th during the Arts & Music Festival.  

The concerts are held at Huddy Park and will continue on June 27, July 25, and August 22.  Anyone interested in volunteering with these events can call 732-341-8738.

For more information on displaying a vehicle or motorcycle at "Cruisin' Downtown", or information for any of the other Downtown Toms River events, visit www.downtowntomsriver.com <http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/>  or call 732-341-8738.