Three athletes left the Island Friday morning in their purple and white warm-up suits, high socks and caps, each in their numbered T-shirts, carrying their black sports bags, having trained since September for this day of competition.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services will host an informational meeting on Nov. 1 for interested athletes, families and volunteers in the Special Olympics. The meeting will be held at Community Services from 4 to 6 p.m.
Special Olympics spokesmen will attend to provide information about the largest amateur sports organization in the world. There is no age limit for participation.
