Sensational shuckers Tom Engley, Scott Castro, and Tom Berry at the Shellfish Extravaganza in 2014. —Lisa Vanderhoop

Kick off the spring season this Saturday, April 15, by indulging in some of the Island’s freshest shellfish. The Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group is hosting a fundraiser from 6 to 10 pm at the Chilmark Community Center, featuring a “buck a piece” raw bar, chowder by the Food Truck, music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, and a silent auction. Proceeds help the shellfish group further its mission to preserve and expand resources, and improve water quality. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit mvshellfishgroup.org.