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Source: Fairfax County Times
At 1:30 p.m. today, Northern Virginia residents felt the rumblings of a 1.8 magnitude earthquake. The quake originated in Annandale and was felt in Washington, D.C., Arlington, Springfield and Mount Vernon.
Fairfax County Police received reports from multiple callers reporting an audible “boom” sound, followed by roughly four seconds of the earth rumbling. There are no reports of damage to property or injuries related to the incident at this time.
The epicenter of the quake was about two miles west of Annandale, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The last earthquake in Northern Virginia was in Manassas on Sept. 29, 1997, registering 2.5 magnitude. That same year, two months earlier, there was a 2.5 magnitude quake in Culpeper.
In 2005, there was a 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Baltimore, Md.
Regarding the loud boom, “That does happen sometimes,” said Don Blakeman, a seismologist with the USGS. “An earthquake sometimes can be heard, the closer to the epicenter you are.”

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This year EarthDay Network & Green Apple Festival are putting on eight free simultaneous festivals in landmark parks across the U.S. on Sunday April 20th.
The combined efforts of Earth Day Network (the nonprofit organization created by the founders of the original Earth Day in 1970) and Green Apple Festival has resulted in plans for a nationwide gathering that will get Americans out of their homes and under the trees to celebrate Earth Day 2008.
The events will combine environmental addresses by prominent speakers, the presence of a wide variety of environmental organizations and educational displays on the theme of environmental awareness. The line-up ranges from blues legends to Latin powerhouse pop stars, reggae greats, jam band favorites, conscientious hip-hop artists, R&B icons, rock bands and singer/songwriters during “America’s largest Earth Day celebration.”
The all-inclusive, interactive and free public events will occur in New York City (Central Park), Chicago IL (Lincoln Park Zoo), Miami FL (Bicentennial Park), Denver CO (City Park), Dallas TX (Fair Park), San Francisco CA (Golden Gate Park) and Los Angeles CA (Santa Monica Pier). The flagship event will be Earth Day 2008 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Find out more about specific concert lineups in each of the cities by visiting their website at www.greenapplemusicfestival.com.

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Barrett: Closed to fishing. Reopens May 7. Reservations available through Ticketmaster. Call (619) 220-8497.
Cuyamaca: Mt. Lassen delivers 1,200 pounds of trout later this week. A free fishing class will be held Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Ranger Willard will teach tried and true cold water trout tactics, using baits, tube jigs and lures. Private boats prohibited until the lake acquires a high-power wash to prevent quagga mussels from entering the lake. Open daily.
Dixon: Trout action has been excellent with some limits reported over the weekend. A planting of 2,400 of rainbow trout will occur April 15. The Hidden Valley Kiwanis is holding its 11th annual charity Trout Derby at the lake on April 26 and 27. Open daily.
El Capitan: The 233 anglers checked caught 17 bass (kept) and 422 bass (released). The largest caught was 7 pounds, 7 ounces; 12 bluegill, 46 crappie, 4 channel catfish and 6 blue catfish. Open Thursdays through Mondays for general boating and fishing. Water contact activities (waterskiing, wakeboarding, jetskiing, etc.) are permitted on Sundays only. Boat rentals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. On Thursday and Monday, permits must be purchased from the Iron Ranger Pay Station. (exact change only).
Henshaw: Reported one angler caught a 5-pound catfish. A second angler caught three crappie and one catfish. Good fishing areas around the dock. Reports of carp and bass being caught. Carp being caught anywhere along the shoreline. Open daily for fishing.
Hodges: The 191 anglers checked caught 7 bass (kept), 73 bass (released), 73 bluegill and 130 crappie. Cory Stenovec, caught a 7 pound, 4 ounce large mouth bass using jig bait. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Jennings: Best trout spots along the boat dock, fishing float and buoyline triangle. Needlefish and Rapalas for trolling and nightcrawlers are best lures/bait. The best catfish spots are the floating boathouse and the bird trees. Mackerel is best for bait. Bass can be found on the bank in five feet of water in brush and under trees. Best lure/bait include dropshotting four in worms, swimbaits and white jigs. Free fishing class on trout and catfish will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. More info: Hugh Marx (619) 443-2510 or (619) 390-1300. Twilight special for motorboats, with rentals after 4 p.m. going for just $20. Night Fishing Starts Friday May 16, three weeks earlier than last year. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Check www.lakejennings.org for more information.

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The staff of Weekend, the Washington Post’s weekly entertainment guide, covers what’s happening in the Washington area. We’ll field your questions on everything in the
to weekend getaways and kids’ activities. We write about all kinds of fun things to do and we’re happy to talk to you about it.
It’s almost opening day at the Nats’ new stadium. But even if you don’t have tickets, you can still enjoy some baseball. Amy Orndorff writes about the many non-Nats baseball things to do around the region. Plus, we visit one of the many (yes, many) tango classes in the area, chat with Jim Sturgess of “21″ and review Olazzo in Silver Spring.
A transcript follows.
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Weekend Now
Curt Fields: Hello everyone.
Welcome to Weekend Now. I’m afraid we have fewer people here than usual to answer questions so be patient if there’s a lull between answers. We’ll type as fast as we can.
It looks as if it’ll be a nice weekend for getting out and doing something fun. So let’s start coming up with a plan so we don’t let it go to waste.
Here we go…
Great idea: to have Ben’s Chili Bowl and other local favors at the Nats park!
Eve Zibart: For sure — although I have to say, the idea of thousands of people eating chili dogs in one place does give me a little pause!!!
Curt Fields: Yes, it’s definitely cool that they’re incorporating a taste of DC into the makeup of what’s available. That’ll help provide character for the park.
Any of you chatters going to opening day?
If not, be sure and check out our cover story from today.
We’ll post a link shortly.
Kids in tow: Is there a kid-friendly restaurant in the Dupont area?

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