This funds cultural regeneration programmes including artist development grants, town centre and neighbourhood creative installations grants, and cultural organisations support.
Hundreds are expected to turn out to pay their respects to the fallen as parades and services are carried out in towns and villages across Renfrewshire.
There will be 6 community film events on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for adults of all ages who want to meet new people and form friendships, as part of Winter Connections.
Young people from Renfrewshire and surrounding areas gathered together in a youth assembly with the creator and co-founder of Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme.
The Tannahill Centre will provide soup, tea, coffee, and breakfast items to local people who attend free activities at the centre as part of Winter Connections.