Events in Pell City, AL

CFMOTO USA is bringing a fleet of its newest motorcycles to the Barber Vintage Festival for an on-site demo experience. Riders can take test rides to get real seat time, explore design and performance, and compare models in a festival setting. To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement. A signed demo waiver is required. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeve shirt or jacket are required, with gloves recommended. A helmet and eye protection are mandatory, and a zero tolerance alcohol and drug policy applies.

Hosted at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, this benefit event serves as the official kickoff to the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival. The evening honors founder George Barber through a brief documentary and firsthand stories from special guests that highlight his vision and lasting influence on motorsports and beyond. Attendees can look forward to live performances, hors d’oeuvres, whiskey and wine tastings, a silent auction, an interactive cooking station staffed by a chef, and a multi-course dinner.

Zombicide is a cooperative board game where players work together to endure a zombie apocalypse. Move mini figures across the board, search for weapons, fight zombies, gain experience, and complete mission objectives to win.

A store-hosted One Piece tournament held each week gives participants a chance to compete.

This casual Pokémon Go meetup features a lure set at the Scarlet Raven Gaming PokéStop. It is a chance to connect with fellow players and enjoy catching Pokémon together.

Participate in a Pokémon League tournament featuring competitive play and card trading. Play matches against other participants, trade cards, or choose both.

Commander Night offers an opportunity to play Commander and connect with fellow players.

This monthly series presents films made before 1970 in the library auditorium. Each showing features a different classic, and complimentary popcorn and snacks are provided.

Pinson Methodist Church marks 150 years in Pinson with a special celebration that will include opening a time capsule sealed in 1976. Those who helped place items in the capsule are especially invited. The occasion also welcomes former pastors, directors of youth and children, choir directors, worship leaders, choir and praise team members, musicians, and other former staff, along with former members and anyone who has ever attended the church.

This library book club welcomes adult readers for an evening of conversation about recent reads. The selection is The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a chilling multigenerational tale in which three women across different eras confront danger and witchcraft. Graduate student Minerva investigates the life of little-known horror writer Beatrice Tremblay and the real events behind her novel The Vanishing, and she begins to sense a sinister presence that once troubled Tremblay and her roommate still lingers on campus, echoing Minerva’s great-grandmother Nana Alba’s encounter with a witch in early 1900s Mexico. For help obtaining the book or with questions, contact the Adult Department at 205-655-2022 or tr.adult@jclc.org.

Settle into the grandstands at Talladega SuperSpeedway for a full day of on-track excitement and an up-close look at what sets this place apart. From towering banked turns and blistering pace to tight-pack drafting that can reorder the field in an instant, the grandstand vantage point showcases the tactics, split-second timing, and constant surprises that define superspeedway racing in Lincoln, Alabama. Take in the scale of the venue and the rush of cars flashing by at one of the sport’s hallmark tracks.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts NASCAR series returns to Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Expect blistering speeds, tight packs and nonstop drafting that can shuffle the order in seconds. Late-race strategy often proves decisive, making every lap feel uncertain. It is an opportunity to watch how teams and drivers balance risk and teamwork on one of stock car racing’s most demanding circuits.

At Talladega Superspeedway, the YellaWood 500 brings high-speed NASCAR action to the sport’s longest and fastest oval. The track is known for milestone achievements by Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr., who set records with their victories here. All three premier series are set to appear at Talladega for a late season showdown. Travel packages promoted for this event feature hotel options at Marriott Atlanta Airport or Hilton Birmingham at UAB, with available add-ons such as Garage Experience access, ticket upgrades, and scanner rentals.

At Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR Racing Experience puts participants behind the wheel of an authentic NASCAR race car for independent laps. There is no lead car and no in-car instructor, so the drive is entirely up to you. Those who prefer to ride can take the passenger seat with a professional driver reaching speeds over 170 miles per hour. It is a bucket-list experience for race fans, with iconic speedways like Daytona, Charlotte, and Talladega in the spotlight.

NASCAR Racing Experience brings real race pace to Talladega Superspeedway. Take full control of a real NASCAR race car and drive solo with no lead car and no in-car instructor. Prefer to ride? Settle into the passenger seat for a professional drive that can surpass 170 miles per hour. Talladega is among the featured tracks for this experience, alongside venues like Daytona and Charlotte, giving race fans direct access to authentic track speed.

Leeds hosts the fourth annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast and Patriotic Cruise-In at Rails and Ales. The morning features hot, freshly made pancakes, a full coffee bar, samples of Bloody Marys and mimosas, live music, and possibly bacon. Breakfast is offered at no cost, with optional donations benefiting American Legion Post 107 in full. Leeds, the City of Valor and home to three Medal of Honor recipients as well as many veterans, gathers in appreciation as neighbors share a meal, shake hands, and thank those who have served.

An onsite tournament at Highland School welcomes students in grades 3 to 8 for a day focused on friendly competition, teamwork, and fun. The fee is $15 per student. Participants may form teams of up to five and will take part in both an individual test and a team test. Individual and team awards will be presented for each grade level. Interactive games and activities round out the event, offering a chance to demonstrate problem solving, collaborate with friends, and enjoy an engaging academic challenge.

Adults gather for a welcoming book discussion focused on Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Connect with fellow readers and share your thoughts on the novel’s themes as the story follows Beth and her husband Frank, whose calm life depends on keeping the past quiet. After Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog that was chasing their sheep, the incident pulls Beth back into the orbit of Gabriel Wolfe, the teenage love who once broke her heart, now back in the village with his young son Leo. Memories of Beth’s own child, lost in a tragic accident, surface as village tensions grow and long-buried secrets and jealousies return with dangerous consequences. The conversation explores how Beth confronts a crossroads between who she used to be and who she has become. For help obtaining a copy or with questions, contact the Adult Department at 205-655-2022 or tr.adult@jclc.org.

This Business Builder Breakfast offers a morning of networking to help grow your business, along with door prizes and a special guest speaker. Admission is free, although seating is limited and registration is required.

Settle into the library auditorium for screenings of classic films. The series takes place on the third Friday of each month and features movies released before 1970. Popcorn and snacks are provided. For specific dates and film titles, check the library’s schedule.

An evening book club for adults offers conversation focused on reading and community. This session spotlights The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan, a wintry tale about Mirren Sutherland, an antiquarian book hunter whose search leads to a Highland castle and a family legend about a rare volume that could save an ancestral estate. Hired by Jamie McKinnon to find the hidden treasure, Mirren encounters her rival, Theo Palliser, on the way north. When heavy snow strands them at the castle, they turn to the late laird’s love of treasure hunts and follow a trail of clues through the house, forming and breaking alliances as they race to uncover long kept secrets. The club meets at the library in the evening and provides a welcoming space for adults to share thoughts on this title and other recent reads. For help obtaining the book or with questions, the Adult Department is available at 205-655-2022 or tr.adult@jclc.org.

Settle into the auditorium at the library for a showcase of vintage films from the pre-1970 era. Popcorn and other snacks are provided to enjoy during the movie.