Celebrate Goonies Day

Published 6:36 am Wednesday, June 5, 2013

<p>"The Goonies" was filmed in Astoria in 1985. June 7 is recognized as the official Goonies Day. Submitted photo</p>

ASTORIA Filmed in Astoria and released on June 7, 1985, The Goonies appeals to movie fans young and old. At the 25th Anniversary Celebration, Astorias mayor, Willis Van Dusen, declared June 7 to be Goonies Day in Astoria. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Clatsop County Historical Society and the Oregon Film Museum to plan this years weekend festivities, which celebrate childhood whimsy and the idea of finding adventure in your own backyard.

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Film fans in Astoria will enjoy a number of activities and specials on Goonies Day, Friday, June 7, and throughout the weekend.

Goonies Day activities for Friday, June 7 include:

5 p.m. Join in the Truffle Shuffle at John Warren Field, the Astoria High School football field on Exchange Street. The chamber invites the public to help set a record for the most people doing the Truffle Shuffle at this film location.

7 p.m. Baked Alaskas weekly trivia night will be themed for the occasion. Baked Alaska is located at No. 1 12th St.; trivia is $2 per person per game.

10 p.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy 80s music and a DJ dance party at Hazels Tavern, 1313 Marine Drive. There will be a prize for best Goonies Day Costume. There is no cover; 21 and over only.

Goonies Day activities for Saturday, June 8 include:

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fans have the chance to tour the house made famous in The Goonies as the residence of the Walsh family; the private home will be open to a limited number of fans. Tickets are $15. Purchase a timed-entry ticket in advance online at goo.gl/khG04 or in person at the Visitor Center, 111 West Marine Drive, June 6 to 8.

7 p.m.   Author Mick Alderman will present his book, Three Weeks with The Goonies at the Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St. A native Astorian, Alderman was invited by director Richard Donner to observe the filming back in 1985 and wound up spending every day on set. His memoir takes the reader through The Goonies location shooting process day by day. Alderman will relate anecdotes, share photos and offer signed copies of his book. An informal panel discussion with other locals will follow. The program is free; doors open at 6 p.m.

Daily activities include a Goonies Day Rich Stuff Trivia Scavenger hunt. You can visit several Goonies-loving businesses in Astoria and get the answers to trivia questions. The first 150 participants to return a completed answer sheet will receive a special Goonies Day button. For more information, contact the Astoria Vistor Center, 111 West Marine Drive, by calling 503-325-6311.

Fans can also celebrate all weekend at the Oregon Film Museum, 732 Duane St. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail and was used in the jailbreak scene in The Goonies. It includes loads of information, fun movie-making activities and treats for Goonies fans. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission is $4 for adults and $2 for kids; call 503-325-2203 for more information.

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