Why Are My Allergies Worse in the Fall? By: Dr. Jake Livingston The days are getting a bit cooler and shorter, and for many, that means the start of Fall allergy symptoms. As opposed to Spring when tree and grass pollens cause problems, the culprit in Fall is mostly weeds. Molds can also thrive [...]
Update: Bain’s Bridge Project The Cahaba River Bain’s Bridge project is back in the news. Plans are moving forward to sell the upper portion of the former Bama Concrete site on Old Montgomery Highway to Cahaba Landing Development, a group of five locals, among whom is Riverchase’s Hunter Strickler. According to Strickler, the city [...]
Meet Mayor Derzis The results are in and on November 3rd one of Riverchase’s own takes over as Mayor. Many of us know him already, attended one of his onsite appearances, or watched his podcast interviews. We sense the excitement of something new in the offing. I recently sat down with the mayor and asked [...]
Let’s Keep Riverchase Special By Stephanie Derzis & the ARC Committee One of the things that makes Riverchase so special is the way our homes and landscapes blend to create a welcoming community. To help keep that charm, our neighborhood has an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) that looks at exterior changes before projects get underway. [...]
Fall 2025 President’s Letter Patrick Schach The holidays are a special time in our neighborhood. As long as I’ve lived here, I’ve been so impressed with the creative and big ways Riverchase residents decorate. It’s been consistently great around Christmas for decades, and in recent years, our neighbors have really stepped it up for Halloween, [...]
Summer 2025 President’s Letter Patrick Schach Summer has arrived in Riverchase! It may be hotter than many of us would like, but all the activity in the neighborhood makes for a truly fun season in our community. I hope you enjoyed the annual July 4th celebration at Riverchase Country Club and the parade through Riverchase [...]
Spring 2025 President’s Letter Ray Estep A few years ago, a local Eagle Scout donated his time to repair about 75 yards of path and landscape borders at Riverchase Baptist Church. He received his community service merit badge for doing this, but he also gave back to his community in a very meaningful way. “Community [...]
What Makes Riverchase A Desirable Community? The homes in Riverchase are nestled among a forest of trees and situated on hills and valleys that take good advantage of nature’s restless topography. It’s one of the things that sets us apart from other communities and gives us an added charm. But neighborhoods age, houses age, and [...]
With their brilliant iridescent plumage and their remarkable agility in flight, the ruby-throated hummingbird is a favorite of birdwatchers and conservationists alike. Measuring only 3 to 3 ¾ inches long with a wingspread of 4 to 4 ¾ inches, they are one of nature’s smallest jewels. In flight these tiny birds will beat their wings [...]
Hoover Recreation Center Has a Lot to Offer! If you or your family are looking for a place to be active or engage with the community, the Hoover Recreation Center offers affordable memberships to Hoover residents. The 75,000 sq ft facility offers a wide variety of fitness, aquatics, and recreational programs to accommodate the ever-growing [...]
