'The Goonies' lives on in Astoria

And you thought after last summer's mondo 25th anniversary celebration, Astoria would be all Goonied out.

Think again. As part of the Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2010, Astoria Mayor Willis Van Dusen declared June 7 to be officially recognized as Goonies Day in Astoria. (June 7 is the anniversary of the day the film was released in theaters in 1985.)

Fans around the world are expected to celebrate the anniversary, said Regina Willkie, marketing manager of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and one of the main organizers of the 25th anniversary event. The Chamber is contacting film fans online via email lists, Facebook groups and Goonies fan sites, letting them know about the special deals and activities waiting for them in Astoria Tuesday, June 7.

A ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Film Museum will debut the expanded and improved exhibits by the Clatsop County Historical Society. "The new exhibits will bring the museum visitor into the filmmaking process, from location scout to production manager to cast member," said Willkie. You'll also be able to see the replica of the Jeep driven by the Fratellis in the movie. The Chamber and CCHS purchased the vehicle to be part of Astoria's Goonies heritage. CCHS Executive Director Mac Burns is inviting visitors to explore "The Goonies" and other movies filmed in Oregon at the museum, which celebrates the art and legacy of films and filmmaking in the state.

All over town, merchants and organizations will be participating in the Goonies festivities. You'll be able to snag a free truffle at ABECO Office Systems, get a 15 percent discount at Gimre's Shoes for quoting any line from the movie, swoon over a Baby Ruth cheesecake at the Silver Salmon Grille and pick up a Goonie-decorated cupcake at Simply Cakes by Jae.

Grab the gang and dive into a mini-scavenger hunt at Rogue Ales Public House. Then throw back a Truffle Shuffle Stout on tap at Fort George Brewery. Dine on Goonie burgers, pizza, milkshakes, pie and drinks at the Wet Dog Cafe. Then stop by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce to collect your free 25th anniversary doubloon after you've visited at least five participating locations. Visit www.oldoregon.com for a complete list of merchants taking part.

But don't wait until Tuesday to start getting your Goonie geek on. You can take in the Goonies-themed art show, "This Is Our Time Now," premiering at Lunar Boy Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at its new location at 240 11th St.

From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 4, you can dance the night away at the ‘80s Party at the Wet Dog Café (21 and older only). Show up in your Goonies costume for prizes and drink specials.