Al Forno’s Johanne Killeen and George Germon will appear at a free event this week to celebrate publication of their new book, On Top of Spaghetti (William Morrow, $24.95). Today at 5 p.m., the Brown Faculty Club and Brown Bookstore continue their Authors Who Cook Series, with the couple as they treat the audience to samples of their recipes, a wealth of insider tips, and sign copies of the cookbook. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Brown Faculty Club, 1 Magee St., Providence. For reservations and additional information, call (401) 863-3023.

The People’s Liquor Warehouse hosts “Taste of the Hill,” a benefit for The Federal Hill House at Roger Williams Park Casino tomorrow from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy food from Federal Hill’s restaurants, music, a wine tasting, dessert wines, holiday shopping, and silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $50 and can be reserved by calling Federal Hill House, (401) 421-4722.

Newport Vineyards, Middletown, hosts a harvest event Saturday to celebrate the 2006 vintage. John Nunes reports much excitement about this outstanding vintage.

“The warm September and October has allowed us to leave grapes on the vine very late in the season,” said Nunes. “This is also the first year that our Nunes Farm Vineyard on Wyatt Road is in full production and we are looking forward to Spring releases of Pinot Grigio, Gewurtztraminer, Riesling and Merlot.”

The 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. event includes wine tasting and barrel samples from this year’s harvest and samples of specialty breads, cheeses, chocolates and other gourmet foods from several New England purveyors including Provencal Bakery, Newport Chocolates, Richart Chocolates, Amy’s Delights, Cabot Cheese, Sweet Berry Farm, Catanzaro Wine Biscuits, Edible Arrangements, and Bristol Harbor Homemade. Beatrice “Trixie” Wadson, joined by contributing writers and artists, will host a book signing of Balancing the Tides, a Newport Journal. Admission is $5 and includes sampling and a logo wineglass. Reserve at info@newportvineyards.com or call (401) 848-5161.

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, 48 Court St., Bristol, hosts its annual Teddy Bear Tea on Sunday with seatings at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Children of all ages and their families are encouraged to bring their Teddy bears or other stuffed animals to share with those attending. The homemade food will include scones, Teddy bear tea biscuits with honey, cheese crackers, assorted tea sandwiches, plus vegetables and homemade desserts. Beverages will include tea, apple juice, milk and hot chocolate. This is a nut free menu. The tea is $10 for non-members, $7.50 for members and $5 for children under 12. The maximum for a non-member family is $30 and for a member family $25. Discounts will be given to those who bring their bears. To reserve, call (401) 253-7223.

The Holiday Scandinavian Brunch by Star Lodge No. 56, Vasa Order of America, will be Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vasa Hall, 43 Bald Hill Rd., Cranston. There will be a Swedish bake table and menu including Swedish pancakes, meatballs, ham, sausage, breads, rice pudding and coffee. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Reservations required for limited seating. Call (401) 944-5525 or (401) 463-8704.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood, Biltmore Hotel, Providence, offers all U.S. military veterans a free entrée on Sunday in appreciation for their service. All veterans must show proper identification. For information, call (401) 351-4500.

The Oyster Cabin Restaurant, Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, Mass., will host Lynch’s Riverview Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Tasting on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Music will be provided by jazz pianist Mark Taber with hors d’oeuvres and domestic and international wines. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. For tickets, call (508) 278-5100.

Sakonnet Vineyards Master Chef cooking class will feature chef Daniel Dumont of Wentworth-by-the-Sea in New Castle, N.H., on Sunday . Sessions include lunch and dinner with wine pairings. The class fee is $125. A dinner guest costs $50. To reserve, call Ann Flathers at (401) 635-8486, ext. 112.